Supervisor Operations

First Student, Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

First Student, Inc. in Cincinnati is seeking an Operations Supervisor to oversee daily bus operations, coordinate maintenance and fueling, and support scheduling at our location. The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and collaboration with drivers and dispatchers.

The position offers a Monday–Friday, 8-hour day shift with a salary of $50k–$53k per year, based on experience. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in transportation and strong supervisory and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years experience in transportation industry.
• Good supervisory skills.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Computer skills.
• Subject to DOT drug testing per DOT 49 CFR Part 40.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates and promotes a safe work environment at all times.
• Insures drivers have daily paperwork for routes; processes charter paperwork.
• Coordinates field trips by assigning personnel and vehicles.
• Assists drivers with route descriptions under Location Manager.
• Ensures drivers follow fueling and mechanical schedules.
• Observes safety practices and takes corrective action when needed.
• Assists Location Manager during training sessions and kickoff meetings.
• Attends disciplinary meetings with Location Manager.
• May interact with school officials at smaller locations.
• May drive a bus on occasion if necessary.
• Assists dispatcher when needed.
• May manage small locations under Location Manager.
• Ensures routes meet state, local, and vendor requirements.
• Reviews timesheets before submission to payroll.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

DOT regulatory knowledge

Job description

Come join one of the largest transportation organizations in all of North America!

First Student is currently hiring for an Operations Supervisor. In this role you will focus on supervising day to day operations of our buses. As well as schedule the maintenance and fueling of the buses!

This is great opportunity to enhance your skill set and grow and contribute with a dynamic company.

Salary: $50-53k/yr, based on experience

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8 hour day shift (8 hours between the times of 4:30am and 7pm)

Job 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.

Minimum Requirements:

• 3-5 years experience in transportation industry.
• Good supervisory skills.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.
• Good Interpersonal skills
• Computer skills
• 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.

We aspire to have a culture where all people are First. We strive to attract and retain a diverse workforce therefore 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. For candidates applying to positions in San Francisco or Los Angeles California, First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance or Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance. First is an equal opportunity employer and by doing so we will sustain and promote an inclusive culture that supports future growth for all.

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.