Assistant Transportation Manager

Now Hiring: Assistant Transportation Manager

Pay Rate: Salary $52,000.00-$67,900.00/year based on experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the safe and timely transportation of students to and from school.
• Supports the location in managing day-to-day activities supporting operations, safety, maintenance, dispatch, fleet and facility management, payroll, routing/scheduling, AR/AP and other interrelated functions.
• Oversees all aspects of customer contract compliance and management with a focus on retaining the customer, including adherence to all staff, driver, and vehicle requirements, KPI, billing and budget management.
• Builds positive relationships with customers, employees, local school officials, parents, and the community.
• Resolves concerns with employees, local school officials, parents, and the community.
• Implements fair and consistent recognition and/or corrective discipline.
• Manages location budget and assists with development, preparation and analysis of the budget and forecast, identifying and addressing any variances.
• Provides accurate timely operational and financial reporting as requested by AGM, LM and/or finance.
• Supports location compliance with federal, state, local, contractual and company policies and procedures.
• Assists with FS safety practices ensuring applicable regulations are obeyed by all employees.
• Manages injury and collision claims.
• Ensures compliance with all security policies and procedures; involves appropriate leadership from AGM, Sr. Director of Security or Human Resources in the event of a security issue.
• Ensures facilities and buses are maintained to FS safety and applicable regulatory standards, including environmental standards such as idling time.
• Other responsibilities as required or requested.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3-5 years of experience in transportation.
• 2-3 years of supervisory experience.
• Computer literacy skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Familiarity with basic vehicle mechanic processes and maintenance.
• Ability to effectively prioritize tasks and manage time.
• Willingness to work extended hours regularly, including weekends.
• Possession of a working vehicle to travel within the service area as needed.

Benefits

• 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.

Equal Opportunity

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.