Operations Supervisor

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Transportation Operations Supervisor Location:

Jackson, MS Pay Rate:

Salary $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year First Student is currently hiring for an Operations Supervisor. In this role you will focus on supervising day to day operations of our buses. As well as schedule the maintenance and fueling of the buses! This is great opportunity to enhance your skill set and grow and contribute with a dynamic company. Why Join First Student? Competitive Pay! 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 Key Responsibilities Demonstrates and promotes a safe work environment at all times Insures drivers have the daily paperwork necessary to complete their routes. Insures completed charter paperwork is received by the Location Manager for processing. Coordinates field trips by the assignment of personnel and vehicles. Under location managers direction, assists drivers with establishing route descriptions. Ensures that drivers follow through with scheduled fueling and mechanical work Observes safety practices of personnel and takes corrective action when necessary. Assists Location Manager during training session and kick off meetings. Attend disciplinary meetings with location manager May interact with school officials on routine matters at smaller bus locations. May drive bus on occasion if necessary. Assists dispatcher when necessary. May manage small locations under the overall direction of the Location Manager Ensures that routes meet state, local, and vendor requirements. Reviews time sheets prior to submission to payroll. Qualifications/ Minimum Experience or Skills Required 3-5 years' experience in transportation industry. Good supervisory skills. Excellent communication and organization skills. Good Interpersonal and computer skills 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. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions Incumbent must be able to move about the office and in the surrounding company facility outside the office (e.g., bus parking lot); utilize standard office equipment; access filing system/cabinets; and communicate effectively and efficiently in person or by telephone. Must be able to drive company or personal vehicle to deliver training in multiple locations. The job is performed under temperature extremes and low-level risk. Physical demands include, but are not limited to, significant lifting, carrying, pulling and/or pushing, frequent stopping, kneeling and crouching. Apply today to become part of a team that values safety, dependability, and professionalism.

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 and technology the transportation industry has to offer. 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. 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. 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. Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance Poster is at this link or upon request https://www.phila.gov/media/20210423160847/Fair-Chance-Hiring-law-poster.pdf. MISSION Provide unmatched care and the safest ride to school, so when students arrive, they start and end their day with an exceptional experience and are ready to achieve their full potential.

FOCUS ON SAFETY

Safety is at the heart of everything we do

CARE FOR OUR STUDENTS

Ensure our vehicles are welcoming and trusted places where students feel comfortable and secure

SURPASS CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS

Go the extra mile to deliver an extraordinary experience for our customers and communities

FOSTER TEAMWORK

Work together, act with integrity, respect each other, champion diversity and inclusion

SET THE HIGHEST STANDARDS

Continually seek a better way to do things with innovation, sustainable practices, financial discipline, commercial excellence, and operational excellence