Operations Supervisor: Bus Fleet & Scheduling

FIRST STUDENT MANAGEMENT LLC; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

FIRST STUDENT MANAGEMENT LLC is seeking an Operations Supervisor to oversee day-to-day bus operations, supervise maintenance coordination, and ensure fueling readiness. This role prioritizes safety, route supervision, and adherence to DOT requirements while supporting the Location Manager with essential paperwork and scheduling.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in transportation, strong supervisory and communication skills, and a proactive, detail-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years experience in transportation industry.
• Strong supervisory, communication, and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and computer skills.
• DOT drug testing compliance experience.

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

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Job description

FIRST STUDENT MANAGEMENT LLC is seeking an Operations Supervisor to oversee day-to-day bus operations, supervise maintenance coordination, and ensure fueling readiness. This role prioritizes safety, route supervision, and adherence to DOT requirements while supporting the Location Manager with essential paperwork and scheduling.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in transportation, strong supervisory and communication skills, and a proactive, detail-oriented approach.