First Student
Router
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optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Router at First Student. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement. establishing efficient routes. maintains driver routes”
What You'll Achieve.
routes are established as efficiently as possible; routes are maintained for efficiency and accuracy; driver’s route times and stop times are verified for accuracy; standard hours accuracy report is established; routes are kept current and accurate
Industry & Context.
Subject to DOT drug testing and physical, DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule drugs, including marijuana, for any reason., 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., 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.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
High school diploma or equivalent, CDL Operator’s License, Knowledge of location and surrounding area, Able to work in a team environment, Good organizational and customer service skills, Computer literate, Subject to DOT drug testing and physical
What You'll Do.
establishing efficient routes
maintains driver routes
consults with school officials regarding bus routes
Ensures that routes are established as efficiently as possible
Maintains routes for efficiency and accuracy
May work with software programs to establish routes for drivers and school district
Verifies accuracy of driver’s route times and stop times
Demonstrates and promotes a safe environment at all times
Assists the Contract Manager in establishing standard hours accuracy report
Meets with school officials as needed to keep routes current and accurate
May maintain on a spreadsheet driver miles and amount of time for drivers billing preparation
May drive bus routes as needed
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
consults with school officials regarding bus routes; Meets with school officials as needed to keep routes current and accurate; Assists the Contract Manager in establishing standard hours accuracy report
Full Job Description
**Now Hiring Router** **This role is a contract position with an anticipated end date of November 27, 2026.** At First Student, our Routers are a constant reflection of our company’s commitment to safety and customer service. The Router is responsible for establishing efficient routes, maintains driver routes, and consults with school officials regarding bus routes. At First Student, we are proud to offer: $20.00/hr • Tremendous Career Advancement Opportunities due to a strong presence across North America • Positive and rewarding work environment Router Responsibilities: • Ensures that routes are established as efficiently as possible • Maintains routes for efficiency and accuracy • May work with software programs to establish routes for drivers and school district • Verifies accuracy of driver’s route times and stop times • Demonstrates and promotes a safe environment at all times • Assists the Contract Manager in establishing standard hours accuracy report • Meets with school officials as needed to keep routes current and accurate • May maintain on a spreadsheet driver miles and amount of time for drivers billing preparation • May drive bus routes as needed Router Required Experience and Skills: • High school diploma or equivalent • CDL Operator’s License • Knowledge of location and surrounding area • Able to work in a team environment • Good organizational and customer service skills • Computer literate • Subject to DOT drug testing and physical. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason. ** First for a reason:** At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training
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