Transportation Manager
Company: First Student
Location: Fairfield
Posted on: May 14, 2022
Job Description:
First things -First: Who are we? -Twice the size of our next
largest competitor, -First Student -is the leading school
transportation solutions provider in North America. Every day, we
complete 5 million student journeys, moving more passengers than
all U.S. airlines combined. With a team of highly trained drivers
and the industry's strongest safety record, First Student delivers
reliable, quality services including full-service transportation
and management, special-needs transportation, route optimization
and scheduling, maintenance, and charter services for 1,100 school
district contracts. -At First Student, our Transportation Managers
are a constant reflection of our company's commitment to safety and
customer service. The Transportation -Manager is responsible for
providing operational oversight, day-to-day management, and
directly supervising staff and financial performance.
- Leading from the front! Our most successful Transportation
Managers are able to achieve positive results by influencing and
motivating the locations employees. -
- Ability to organize, interpret, and make decisions based off of
the locations financial data.
- Maintain a client focused mindset.Qualifications -
- Three years of demonstrated people management, ideally in the
transportation industry. - -
- Demonstrated experience in being held to a variety of
performance metrics.
- Experience managing operational expenses: Budget Forecasting,
Pay, P&L, etc. -
- Business background in financial, strategic, and operational
analysis.First for a Reason - -Benefits -We offer competitive
compensation and benefits (which vary based on role, location, and
business), including physical and mental health initiatives,
medical/dental/vision, 401(k), and paid holiday/vacation.
-Professional Advancement -Start here. Go far. We believe in
promoting from within -which means tremendous opportunities for
you, thanks to our strong presence across North America. In
addition, our 18-month Aspiring Manager Program prepares future
leaders at First Student or First Transit. -Extensive Training
-Build skills and knowledge in such areas as safety and security,
injury prevention, technology and equipment, and job efficiency.
-Diversity & Inclusion -Because we're stronger together, we aspire
to have a culture where all people are First. We're committed to
providing an inclusive and diverse working environment for everyone
every day. -Community Service & Impact -Go where opportunity meets
community. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. As
the face of First Student, First Transit and First Vehicle Services
in your community, you'll have a positive impact on others. -Our
-Divisions - -About First -America -First America is the -largest
passenger transportation company in North America, we provide
-passenger transport -and maintenance services to municipalities,
school districts and the general public in the U.S. and Canada. Our
4.8 billion operation is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH -and
employs more than 96,000 employees at 1,200 locations in 38 states
and 7 Canadian provinces. - -About First Transit -First Transit
Inc. is a leading provider of public transportation contracting and
management services. For over 60 years, we have supplied precision,
efficiency, innovation, and all-around expertise to both public and
private transportation systems. Today, we operate in 335 locations,
carrying more than 350 million passengers annually throughout the
United States in 39 states, Puerto Rico and Canada. -About First
-Vehicle Services - -First Vehicle Services is a leading provider
of diverse fleet management and maintenance services in North
America. Since 1981, First Vehicle Services has been providing
efficient and cost-effective vehicle management and maintenance
services at governments, school districts, petrochemical companies,
transit agencies, airports, universities, and private organizations
throughout the United States. -Apply today and get your career on
the road with First -Student! - -We aspire to have a culture where
all people are First. We strive to attract and retain a diverse
workforce therefore all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability or veteran status. First is also committed to
providing a drug-free workplace. For candidates applying to
positions in San Francisco or Los Angeles California, First will
consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal
histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco
Fair Chance Ordinance or Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance. First
is an equal opportunity employer and by doing so we will sustain
and promote an inclusive culture that supports future growth for
all.
Keywords: First Student, Fairfield , Transportation Manager, Professions , Fairfield, Connecticut
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