Assistant Location Manager

First Student; Slaughter (LA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company contribution

Paid time off and paid holidays

Company-paid life insurance

Growth opportunities

Job summary

First Student is hiring a Transportation Assistant Manager to supervise daily operations, monitor performance, and address safety concerns in Zachary, LA. The role supports the Contractual Manager and ensures on-time route coverage and efficient dispatch.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of transportation experience and 2–3 years of supervisory experience, with strong MS Office skills and a willingness to work extended hours, including weekends.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of transportation experience.
• 2–3 years of supervisory experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Familiar with basic vehicle maintenance.
• Willingness to work extended hours, including weekends.
• Must have a vehicle to travel within service area.

Responsibilities

• Ensure home-to-school routes are covered timely and efficiently.
• Interface with drivers regarding concerns and performance issues.
• Investigate client complaints and coordinate resolutions.
• Ensure achievement of on-time performance goals.
• Monitor driver safety and perform Injury Prevention contacts.
• Assist Contractual Manager with review of union grievances.
• Ensure dispatch staff assigns spare drivers and buses for on-time coverage.
• Audit and correct athletic trip invoices per company guidelines.

Skills

Transportation experience

Supervisory experience

MS Office

Vehicle maintenance basics

Time management

Flexible hours

Driver's license / vehicle for travel

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Now Hiring: Transportation Assistant Manager

Pay Rate: $65,000.00 USD Per Year

Location: Zachary, LA

At First Student, our Assistant Transportation Managers are a constant reflection of our company's commitment to safety and customer service. The Assistant Transportation Manager is responsible for assisting the Contractual Manager in supervising daily operations, monitoring performance, identifying safety issues, and resolving conflicts.

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

Major Responsibilities:

• Ensures home to school routes are covered in a timely and efficient manner
• Interfaces with drivers regarding concerns and performance issues
• Investigates client complaints and coordinates resolutions
• Ensures achievement of on time performance goals
• Monitors driver safety and makes Injury Prevention (IP) contacts with drivers to identify and resolve safety issues
• Assist Contractual Manager with review and resolution of union grievances
• Ensures dispatch staff assigns spare drivers and buses as required to provide on-time coverage of routes
• Audits and corrects athletic trip invoices based on company guideline

Qualifications/ Skills Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3-5 years experience in transportation
• 2-3 years supervisory experience
• Computer literacy skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Familiar with basic vehicle mechanic processes and maintenance
• Ability to effectively prioritize tasks and manage time effectively
• Work extended hours regularly, including weekends
• Possess working vehicle to travel within service area as needed

Language Requirement

This role requires English proficiency. Federal, state, and local requirements, including U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, require training, safety communications, company policies, employment documents, and other job-related communications be conducted in English.

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.