School Transportation Operations Leader

First Student, Inc.; Stoughton (MA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Competitive salary

Monday-Friday schedule

Career advancement opportunities

Training and development

Job summary

First Student, Inc. in Stoughton, MA is seeking a Transportation Manager to lead the daily operation for Stoughton Public Schools. You will oversee routes, staffing, safety, and fleet readiness while driving performance and customer satisfaction.

The role emphasizes leadership, accountability, and collaboration with school partners. Monday–Friday schedule, with a strong focus on safety and service standards.

Qualifications

• At least three years of transportation leadership or management experience.
• Experience leading frontline staff in a fast-paced operation.
• Strong understanding of route coverage, scheduling, staffing, safety, and service performance.
• Ability to manage budgets and explain financial results.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily transportation operation serving Stoughton Public Schools.
• Directly supervise and develop drivers, monitors, dispatchers, and office staff.
• Ensure routes are fully staffed, scheduled, and operating safely and on time.
• Respond to service disruptions with real-time, practical decisions.
• Build employee engagement, accountability, and retention.
• Provide accurate operational and financial reporting to leadership.

Skills

Transportation leadership

People management

Budget management

Operational decision-making

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

First Student, Inc. in Stoughton, MA is seeking a Transportation Manager to lead the daily operation for Stoughton Public Schools. You will oversee routes, staffing, safety, and fleet readiness while driving performance and customer satisfaction.

The role emphasizes leadership, accountability, and collaboration with school partners. Monday–Friday schedule, with a strong focus on safety and service standards.