Transportation Manager

Now Hiring Transportation Manager in Philmont, NYAt 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.At First Student, we are proud to offer:Tremendous Career Advancement Opportunities due to a strong presence across North AmericaPositive and rewarding work environmentF/T benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision and matching 401KCompetitive starting salaryPersonal time off and observed holiday payTransportation Manager Responsibilities:Manages operational expenses and explains budget variancesManages injury and collision claimsEnsures safety practices and applicable regulations are obeyed by all employeesEnsure facilities and buses are maintained to First Student safety and environmental standardsSets accurate schedules for routesMinimizes route drive times and mileage while adhering to contractual and regulatory mandatesProvides accurate and timely operational and financial reporting as requested by AGM and/or financeEnsures purchases follow company processes and policiesDrives employee engagement and recognitionTransportation Manager Experience and Skills Required:4-year degree or equivalentMinimum 3 years management experienceStrong oral and written communication skillsStrong interpersonal and presentation skillsBusiness background in financial, strategic, and/or organizational analysisFirst Student’s commitment to putting our customers first, dedication to safety, and an ambition to deliver dependable transportation makes for a working environment you'll love. As a huge company with 120,000 staff and over 2.5 billion customers worldwide, you'll also enjoy security, a brilliant future, and excellent training.Apply today to join our team!Language Requirement: This role requires English proficiency. Federal, state, and local requirements, including U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, require training, safety communications, company policies, employment documents, and other job-related communications be conducted in English.First for a reason:At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.In the state of Washington, all technician and driving positions, including but not limited to van drivers and any other position requiring employees to drive a company-owned vehicle, are considered safety-sensitive and are therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis.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. First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, and any other fair chance law. Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance Poster is at this link or upon request