Bus Fleet Operations Supervisor

First Student, Inc.; Cedar Hill (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company contribution

Paid time off and paid holidays

Company-paid life insurance

Employee discounts on cell phone plans

Job summary

First Student is hiring an Operations Supervisor to oversee day-to-day operations, including bus routes, maintenance, and fueling at our Chattanooga location. You will supervise drivers, coordinate field trips, and ensure paperwork and safety standards are met.

The role may involve driving occasionally and supporting the Location Manager with training and disciplinary matters. The ideal candidate has strong supervisory, communication, and organizational skills, with experience in transportation

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in transportation industry.
• Good supervisory skills.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.
• Good Interpersonal skills and computer skills.
• Subject to DOT drug testing and physical per DOT regulations.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safe work environment.
• Ensure drivers have daily paperwork to complete routes.
• Coordinate field trips by assigning personnel and vehicles.
• Ensure drivers follow fueling and maintenance schedules and safety practices.
• Assist Location Manager during training sessions and meetings.
• Attend disciplinary meetings with Location Manager.
• May interact with school officials at smaller bus locations.
• May drive bus on occasion if necessary.
• Assist dispatcher when needed.
• May manage small locations under Location Manager.
• Review time sheets prior to submission to payroll.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Job description

First Student is hiring an Operations Supervisor to oversee day-to-day operations, including bus routes, maintenance, and fueling at our Chattanooga location. You will supervise drivers, coordinate field trips, and ensure paperwork and safety standards are met.

The role may involve driving occasionally and supporting the Location Manager with training and disciplinary matters. The ideal candidate has strong supervisory, communication, and organizational skills, with experience in transportation