Supervisor Road (CDL)

FIRST MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC; Parkville (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company contribution

Paid time off

Job summary

First Student is seeking a Transportation Road Supervisor to oversee drivers and day-to-day operations. You will communicate requirements, manage scheduling, and support local management to ensure safe, reliable service for students and clients.

The role requires strong English communication, a high school diploma, and CDL eligibility to operate vehicles as needed. Competitive benefits accompany the position.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (or equivalent).
• 2–3 years supervisory experience in transit or related field preferred.
• Computer literate with Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Communicates job requirements and responsibilities to drivers.
• Manages day-to-day scheduling, counseling and evaluation reports to local management.
• Conducts on-scene accident investigations; assists in reports and safety documentation.
• Designs and delivers driver training and safety courses; trains new drivers and retrains those involved in incidents.

Skills

Supervisory experience

English fluency

Communication skills

Time management

Team coordination

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Now Hiring: Transportation Road Supervisor Pay Rate: $26.00/hour At First Student, our Road Supervisors serve as first line supervisors for Drivers, customer response, driver field evaluation and accident first-responders.

Why Join First Student?

• Competitive Pay!
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company contribution
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Company-paid life insurance
• Stable employment with a well-established organization
• Opportunities for growth and internal advancement
• Employee discounts on cell phone plans, vehicles, electronics, and more through PerkSpot

Major Responsibilities

• Communicates job requirements and responsibilities to drivers.
• Takes responsibility for day to day scheduling, counseling and evaluation reports to local management.
• Conducts on-the-scene accident investigation; assists drivers in preparing accident reports, OSHA reports and safety violations documents.
• Designs and delivers driver training and safety courses; trains new drivers and retrains those involved in accidents.
• Observes drivers on the road, and corrects safety problems on the scene while documenting violations.
• Liaisons between drivers and both clients and organization in customer service issues.
• Evaluates and monitors driver safety and performance, as well as compliance in legal, employment and labor policy matters.
• Assists Safety Manager with DOT/FTA compliance regarding drug testing and recordkeeping.
• Assists in dispatching, driving, interviewing, and miscellaneous clerical tasks as needed.
• Meets all driver qualifications at location.
• Obtains a CDL required to operate vehicles at location, maintains that license, and drives route periodically.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Education or Certifications Required

• High School Diploma (or equivalent)

Minimum Experience or Skills Required

• Supervisory experience with hourly employees, with 2-3 years of transit supervisory experience preferred Computer literate with working knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint Familiar with basic vehicle mechanical processes and maintenance Ability to effectively prioritize tasks and manage time effectively Excellent verbal, written and relational communication skills, with ability to appropriately interact with employees of all levels including drivers, customers, senior management, client representatives, union officials and general public; fluent in English Human resources and training experience Work extended hours regularly, including Saturday Demonstrate regular and consistent attendance and punctuality Possess working vehicle to travel with in service area as needed

Essential Job Functions:

• Use of full ranges of hearing, speech and vision
• Use of fingers (manual dexterity) handling paperwork
• Stoop, crouch, squat or kneel when performing inspections of any type
• Bend at knee, hip, waist when performing duties
• Stand while performing inspections and platform training
• Be subject to wet, cold or hot environmental conditions
• Write reports in a coherent, legible way

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Incumbent must be able to move about the office and between floors; utilize standard office equipment; access filing system/cabinets; and communicate effectively and efficiently in person or by telephone.
• Typical office environment, transit facilities, maintenance facilities and transit vehicles
• Physically fit to board transit vehicles and inspect both vehicles and facilities as needed

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.

MISSION

Provide unmatched care and the safest ride to school, so when students arrive, they start and end their day with an exceptional experience and are ready to achieve their full potential.

FOCUS ON SAFETY

Safety is at the heart of everything we do.

CARE FOR OUR STUDENTS

Ensure our vehicles are welcoming and trusted places where students feel comfortable and secure.

SURPASS CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS

Go the extra mile to deliver an extraordinary experience for our customers and communities.

FOSTER TEAMWORK

Work together, act with integrity, respect each other, champion diversity and inclusion.

SET THE HIGHEST STANDARDS

Continually seek a better way to do things with innovation, sustainable practices, financial discipline, commercial excellence, and operational excellence