First Student
LocationManager
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“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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