Location Manager

Transportation Location Manager Pay Rate: $80,000.00 per year At First Student, the Location Manager provides operational oversight, day-to-day management, customer interface, and required reporting and compliance mandates (both internal and external) for a specific location. The Location Manager also represents company management with school officials concerning issues of passenger management, route scheduling, billing, charter activities, driver issues, safety, fleet maintenance, and general logistics matters. Location Managers directly supervise exempt and non‑exempt staff and manage financial performance. This position has full supervisory responsibility for recruitment, hiring, on‑boarding, retention, performance development, performance management, teammate relations, salary adjustments, and termination of direct reports. Responsible for on‑line learning courses and completion of courses individually and for the location. Will coach and develop location employees to support company initiatives and location/region goals. Identifies issues related to resource needs (driver shortage) for the locations needs and customer requirements. Responsible for stimulating local commercial and/or charter growth. Responsible for development, preparation, and analyzing of location budget and financial controls. Why Join First Student? Competitive Pay! Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company contribution Paid time off and paid holidays Company‑paid life insurance Stable employment with a well‑established organization Opportunities for growth and internal advancement Employee discounts on cell phone plans, vehicles, electronics, and more through PerkSpot Key Responsibilities Manages operational expenses and explains budget variances Manages injury and collision claims Ensures safety practices and applicable regulations are obeyed by all employees Ensures facilities and buses are maintained to First Student safety and environmental standards Sets accurate schedules for routes Minimizes route drive times and mileage while adhering to contractual and regulatory mandates Provides accurate and timely operational and financial reporting as requested by AGM and/or finance Ensures purchases follow company processes and policies Drives employee engagement and recognition Qualifications 4‑year degree or equivalent Minimum 3 years management experience Strong oral and written communication skills Strong interpersonal and presentation skills Business background in financial, strategic, and/or organizational analysis Physical Requirements and Working Conditions Incumbent must be able to move about the office and between floors; utilize standard office equipment; access filing system/cabinets; and communicate effectively and efficiently in person or by telephone. Little or no travel required, but meeting with local customers may be necessary. Apply today to become part of a team that values safety, dependability, and professionalism. 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr