First Student

LocationManager

$80–90k Merced, California, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
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The Brief

“Location Manager at First Student. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement. Manage operational expenses and explain budget variances. Manage injury and collision claims”

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Minimum 3 years management experience, oral and written communication skills, interpersonal and presentation skills, Business background in financial, strategic, and/or organizational analysis

What You'll Do.

Manage operational expenses and explain budget variances

Manage injury and collision claims

Ensure safety practices and regulations are obeyed

Ensure facilities and buses are maintained

Set accurate schedules for routes

Minimize route drive times and mileage

Provide operational and financial reporting

Ensure purchases follow company processes

Drive employee engagement and recognition

How You'll Work.

Communication Scope

oral and written communication skills; interpersonal and presentation skills

Full Job Description

First Student is now hiring a Transportation Manager serving Merced School District! **Annual Salary: $80,000 - $90,000 +Bonus** At 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:** • Full-time, year-round employment • Full Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, & 401(k) • Tremendous Career Advancement Opportunities due to a strong presence across North America • Positive and rewarding work environment **Transportation Manager Responsibilities:** • Manages operational expenses and explains budget variances • Manages injury and collision claims • Ensures safety practices and applicable regulations are obeyed by all employees • Ensure 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 **Transportation Manager Experience and Skills Required:** • 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 First Students commitment to putting our customers first, dedication to safety, and an ambition to deliver dependable transportation makes for a working environment youll 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

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