Transportation Manager II

First Student; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Medical, dental and vision

Paid personal time off

Observed holiday pay

Job summary

First Student in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Transportation Manager II to provide operational oversight, day-to-day management, and supervision of staff and financial performance. The role emphasizes safety, customer service, and adherence to regulations while driving efficiency on routes.

The successful candidate will have a 4-year degree or equivalent and at least 3 years of management experience, with strong communication and leadership skills to lead a large transportation team across a major

Qualifications

• 4-year degree or equivalent is required.
• Minimum 3 years of management experience.
• Strong oral and written communication required.
• Strong interpersonal and presentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage operational expenses and explain budget variances.
• Oversee injury and collision claims.
• Ensure safety practices and regulations are followed by all staff.
• Maintain facilities and buses to safety standards.
• Set accurate schedules for routes while minimizing drive times.
• Provide accurate operational and financial reporting as requested by AGM and/or finance.
• Ensure purchases follow company policies and processes.
• Drive employee engagement and recognition.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Education

4-year degree or equivalent

Job description

First Student is now hiring a Transportation Manager II Location: Buffalo, NY Salary: $80,000-$85,000 (based on experience) At First Student, our Transportation Managers are a constant reflection of our company’s commitment to safety and customer service.

The Transportation Manager is responsible for providing operational oversight, day-to-day management, and directly supervising staff and financial performance. At First Student, 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 package including 401k with company match, medical, dental and vision
• Paid personal time off and observed holiday pay

Tremendous growth opportunities, we are also proud to offer a supportive team atmosphere and clear pathways for advancement

Transportation Manager Responsibilities

• Manage operational expenses and explain budget variances
• Oversee injury and collision claims
• Ensure safety practices and applicable regulations are followed by all employees
• Maintain facilities and buses to First Student safety and environmental standards
• Set accurate schedules for routes and minimize drive times/mileage while meeting contractual and regulatory requirements
• Provide accurate and timely operational and financial reporting as requested by AGM and/or finance
• Ensure purchases follow company processes and policies
• Drive employee engagement and recognition

Transportation Manager Experience and Skills Required

• 4-year degree or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years management experience
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills
• Business background in financial, strategic, and/or organizational analysis

First Student’s commitment to putting our customers first, dedication to safety, and ambition to deliver dependable transportation makes for a working environment you’ll love. As a company with 120,000 staff and over 2.5 billion customers worldwide, you’ll also enjoy job security, a bright future and excellent training.

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 SanFrancisco Fair Chance Ordinance, LosAngeles 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