Transportation Manager
Company: First Student
Location: South Sioux City
Posted on: May 26, 2023
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,
scheduling, maintenance, and charter services for 1,100 school
districts contracts. At First Student, our Transportation Managers
are a constant reflection of our company's commitment to safety and
customer service. Our Transportation Managers represent company
management with school officials concerning issues of passenger
management, route scheduling, billing, charter activities, driver
issues, safety, fleet maintenance, and general logistics matters.
The Transportation Manager has full supervisory responsibility for
recruitment, hiring, on-boarding, retention, performance
development, performance management, teammate relations, salary
adjustments, and termination of direct reports. The Transportation
Manager will coach and develop location employees to support
company initiatives and location/region goals. They also Identify
issues related to resource needs (driver shortage) for the
locations needs and customer requirements
- Leading from the front! Our most successful Transportation
Managers often possess an entrepreneurial mindset and are able to
achieve positive results by influencing and motivating the
location's employees.
- Ability to organize, interpret, and make decisions based on the
location's 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. 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, you'll have a
positive impact on others. 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, Sioux City , Transportation Manager, Executive , South Sioux City, Iowa
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