Supervisor Operations - 12 Month Contract

Autobus Transco (1988) Inc.; Halifax; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

First Student in Halifax is seeking an Operations Supervisor on a 12-month contract to oversee day-to-day bus operations and coordinate maintenance and fueling. The role requires directing staff, ensuring safety, and maintaining paperwork for routes and charters.

The position emphasizes strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills to support a high-performing transportation team.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in the transportation industry.
• Strong supervisory skills.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and computer proficiency.

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.
• Insures 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.
• Attends 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
• Insures that routes meet state, local, and vendor requirements.
• Reviews time sheets prior to submission to payroll.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Transportation industry experience

Job description

Come join one of the largest transportation organizations in all of North America! First Student is currently hiring for an Operations Supervisor - 12 Month contract. 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.

Job 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.
• Insures 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.
• Attends 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
• Insures that routes meet state, local, and vendor requirements.
• Reviews time sheets prior to submission to payroll.

Minimum Requirements

• 3-5 years experience in transportation industry.
• Good supervisory skills.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.
• Good Interpersonal skills Computer skills

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.

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