Road Supervisor

First Student, Inc.; Hasbrouck Heights (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career advancement opportunities

Positive work environment

Job summary

First Student, Inc. is hiring a Field Supervisor to oversee driver performance, safety compliance, and incident reporting for a large bus fleet. The role emphasizes safety-first operations, accurate inspections, and timely route management in a fast-paced environment.

The Field Supervisor will lead driver interviews, monitor on-time performance, and ensure adherence to DOT rules while maintaining clear, English-language communications with team members and management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1-2 years supervisory experience preferred.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer literacy with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience dealing with collision and injury claims a plus.
• Prior School Bus Driver experience preferred.
• Subject to DOT drug testing and physical. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.

Responsibilities

• Monitors driver pre and post trip inspections and equipment issues and takes corrective action.
• Performs driver road checks and observes drivers for work readiness.
• Performs IPP Safety contacts with drivers; corrects safety violations on the scene.
• Dispatches and drives routes as needed.
• Assists management with driver interviews.
• Monitors on time performance.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Verbal communication

Written communication

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Collision claims experience

School Bus Driving experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Now Hiring Field Supervisor

At First Student, our Field Supervisors are a constant reflection of our company's commitment to safety and customer service. The Field Supervisor is responsible for monitoring driver performance, investigates accidents and administers compliance forms, reporting and related activities.

At First Student, we are proud to offer:

$25/hr

• Tremendous Career Advancement Opportunities due to a strong presence across North America
• Positive and rewarding work environment

Field Safety Supervisor Responsibilities:

• Monitors driver pre and post trip inspections and equipment issues and takes corrective action.
• Performs driver road checks and observes drivers for work readiness.
• Performs IPP Safety contacts with drivers; corrects safety violations on the scene.
• Dispatches and drives routes as needed.
• Assists management with driver interviews.
• Monitors on time performance.

Field Safety Supervisor Experience and Skills Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1-2 years supervisory experience preferred
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Computer literacy skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Experience dealing with collision and injury claims a plus
• Prior School Bus Driver experience preferred
• Subject to DOT drug testing and physical. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.

First Student's commitment to putting our customers first, dedication to safety, and an ambition to deliver dependable transportation makes for a working environment you'll love. As a huge company with 120,000 staff and over 2.5 billion customers worldwide, you'll also enjoy security, a brilliant future, and excellent training.

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.