Supervisor Operations

First Student; Pine Bush (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K matching

Paid time off

Job summary

First Student in Pine Bush, NY is seeking an Operations Supervisor to oversee day-to-day bus operations and coordinate maintenance and fueling schedules.

The role emphasizes strong supervisory and communication skills, with 3–5 years in transportation. English proficiency and safety compliance are required; occasional bus driving and field interactions may occur.

We offer a competitive salary ($65,000-$75,000) based on experience, with full-time benefits and opportunities across North America.

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 and physical per DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40.

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.
• Assists drivers with establishing route descriptions under location managers direction.
• 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 is hiring an Operations Supervisor in Pine Bush, NY

$65,000-$75,000 (based on experience)

Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am/8:00am-5:00pm

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

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.

We are proud to offer:

• Tremendous Career Advancement Opportunities due to a strong presence across North America
• Positive and rewarding work environment
• Full time benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision and matching 401K
• Paid time off including observed holiday pay

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.
• Assists drivers with establishing route descriptions under location managers direction
• 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.

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.