First Student

AssistantTransportationManager

$52–68k Memphis, Tennessee, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Assistant Transportation Manager at First Student. Skills: transportation management, supervisory experience, customer service. Assist in supervising daily operations. Monitor performance”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensures the safe and timely transportation of students; Customer contract compliance and management; Retaining the customer; Adherence to all staff, driver, and vehicles requirements; KPI, billing and budget management; Ensures any budget variances are identified and can be addressed; Provides accurate timely operational and financial reporting; Ensures facilities and buses are maintained to FS safety and applicable regulatory standards

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Resolving conflicts; Resolves concerns

Eligibility Requirements

Work extended hours regularly, including weekends, Possess working vehicle to travel within service area as needed

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

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

What You'll Do.

Assist in supervising daily operations

Identify safety issues

Ensure safe and timely transportation of students

Support location in managing day-to-day activities

Support/oversee customer contract compliance

Build positive relationships with customer

Resolve concerns with employees

Implement recognition and/or corrective discipline

Manage location budget

Assist with budget development

Ensure budget variances are identified

Provide accurate timely operational and financial reporting

Support location compliance with policies

Assist with safety practices and regulations

Manage injury and collision claims

Ensure location compliance to security policies

Ensure facilities and buses are maintained

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional coordination; Build positive relationships with customer, employees, local school officials, parents and the community; Resolves concerns with employees, local school officials, parents, and the community; Involves appropriate leadership from AGM, Sr. Director of Security and Human Resources

Communication Scope

Build positive relationships; Resolves concerns

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