Assistant Transportation Manager — Fleet Operations & Safety

First Student; Village of Menands (NY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career advancement opportunities

Positive work environment

Competitive starting salary

Paid time off and holidays

Full-time benefits: medical, dental, &

Matching 401K

Job summary

First Student, Inc. in Menands, NY is seeking an Assistant Transportation Manager to support the Contractual Manager in supervising daily operations and ensuring on-time performance for home-to-school routes.

The role requires 3–5 years in transportation with 2–3 years in supervision, strong computer skills, and the ability to work extended hours including weekends. Competitive benefits and a full-time schedule accompany the position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3-5 years experience in transportation.
• 2-3 years supervisory experience.
• Computer literacy with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

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 identifies safety issues.
• Assist Contractual Manager with review and resolution of union grievances.
• Ensures dispatch staff assigns spare drivers and buses to provide on-time coverage.
• Audits and corrects athletic trip invoices per company guidelines.

Skills

Transportation experience

Supervisory experience

Computer literacy (Word, Excel, &Outll

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

First Student, Inc. in Menands, NY is seeking an Assistant Transportation Manager to support the Contractual Manager in supervising daily operations and ensuring on-time performance for home-to-school routes.

The role requires 3–5 years in transportation with 2–3 years in supervision, strong computer skills, and the ability to work extended hours including weekends. Competitive benefits and a full-time schedule accompany the position.