Bus Fleet Operations Manager – Safety & Service

First Student, Inc.; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k & PTO

Career advancement

Job summary

First Student, Inc. is seeking a Location Manager to provide operational oversight, day-to-day management, and direct supervision of staff and financial performance to ensure safe, reliable transportation services.

The role offers a Monday–Friday day shift, a salary up to $75,000 per year depending on experience, and a yearly bonus up to 20% of salary based on location metrics. Location Managers will drive budgets, schedules, safety compliance, and performance reporting across a North American

Qualifications

• 4-year degree or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years management experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Business background in financial, strategic, and/or organizational analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manages operational expenses and explains budget variances.
• Manages injury and collision claims.
• Ensures safety practices and applicable regulations are obeyed by all employees.
• Ensure facilities and buses are maintained to safety and environmental standards.
• Sets accurate schedules for routes.
• Minimizes route drive times and mileage while adhering to contractual and regulatory mandates.
• Provides accurate and timely operational and financial reporting as requested by AGM and/or finance.
• Ensures purchases follow company processes and policies.
• Drives employee engagement and recognition.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Business analysis

Education

4-year degree or equivalent

Job description

First Student, Inc. is seeking a Location Manager to provide operational oversight, day-to-day management, and direct supervision of staff and financial performance to ensure safe, reliable transportation services.

The role offers a Monday–Friday day shift, a salary up to $75,000 per year depending on experience, and a yearly bonus up to 20% of salary based on location metrics. Location Managers will drive budgets, schedules, safety compliance, and performance reporting across a North American