Transportation Manager: Safety & Operations Leader

First Student, Inc.; Belton (MO); On-site; USD 73,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

First Student, Inc. is hiring a Transportation Manager in Belton, Missouri, to oversee daily operations, enforce safety programs, supervise staff, and manage financial performance across routes and services.

The role emphasizes safe and reliable transportation for students and staff, cost control, and collaboration with school officials and the operations team. Bonus eligibility and competitive compensation accompany the position.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent, further education preferred but not required.
• 1 year experience in an Assistant Location Manager role or equivalent with management responsibility.
• 5 Years Operations Experience, preferably in school bus transportation.
• Committed to Safety Lifestyle.
• Proficient computer literacy with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience with timekeeping and payroll systems is preferred.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the safe and timely transportation of passengers to and from destinations; manages operational expenses.
• Leads location in day-to-day activities: safety, maintenance, dispatch, fleet and facility management, payroll, routing/scheduling, AR/AP.
• Manages contract compliance, KPI, billing and budget management; ensures training needs are met.
• Builds relationships with employees, school officials, parents and community and handles concerns.
• Communicates with customers; responds to inquiries; develops action plans for customer retention.
• Ensures services stay within budget and reports financials as required.
• Maximizes charter revenue and supports growth opportunities; leads recruitment and staff development.

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Timekeeping systems

Payroll systems

Job description

First Student, Inc. is hiring a Transportation Manager in Belton, Missouri, to oversee daily operations, enforce safety programs, supervise staff, and manage financial performance across routes and services.

The role emphasizes safe and reliable transportation for students and staff, cost control, and collaboration with school officials and the operations team. Bonus eligibility and competitive compensation accompany the position.