School Transportation Operations Lead

First Student, Inc.; Town of Prattsburgh (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401K matching

Paid holidays

Personal time off

Job summary

First Student, Inc. is hiring an Assistant Transportation Manager in Prattsburgh, NY to assist the Contractual Manager in supervising daily operations, monitoring performance, and addressing safety concerns.

This full-time role requires 3–5 years in transportation and 2–3 years supervisory experience, with hours Monday–Friday 6:00am–4:00pm and a starting salary of $65,000–$70,000. Strong MS Office skills and a commitment to safety are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3-5 years experience in transportation.
• 2-3 years supervisory experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Familiar with basic vehicle maintenance processes.

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

Skills

Transportation experience

Supervisory experience

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Time management

Flexible hours

Vehicle maintenance knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

First Student, Inc. is hiring an Assistant Transportation Manager in Prattsburgh, NY to assist the Contractual Manager in supervising daily operations, monitoring performance, and addressing safety concerns.

This full-time role requires 3–5 years in transportation and 2–3 years supervisory experience, with hours Monday–Friday 6:00am–4:00pm and a starting salary of $65,000–$70,000. Strong MS Office skills and a commitment to safety are essential.