Transportation Manager: Safety & Operations Leader

FIRST MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k)

Paid holidays and PTO

Career advancement opportunities

Stable company environment

Job summary

First Student is hiring a Transportation Manager to oversee day-to-day operations, supervise staff, and drive financial performance while upholding safety standards.

Responsibilities include budgeting, scheduling, safety compliance, and reporting. Requires a 4-year degree, 3+ years of management, and 5+ years of operations experience, with strong communication and presentation skills.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years management experience
• Minimum 5 years operations experience
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills
• Business background in financial, strategic, and/or organizational analysis

Responsibilities

• Manages operational expenses and explains budget variances
• Manages injury and collision claims
• Ensures safety practices and applicable regulations are obeyed by all employees
• Ensure facilities and buses are maintained to safety and environmental standards
• Sets accurate schedules for routes
• Minimizes route drive times and mileage while adhering to contractual and regulatory mandates
• Provides accurate and timely operational and financial reporting as requested by AGM and/or finance
• Ensures purchases follow company processes and policies
• Drives employee engagement and recognition

Skills

Management

Communication

Budgeting

Operations

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

First Student is hiring a Transportation Manager to oversee day-to-day operations, supervise staff, and drive financial performance while upholding safety standards.

Responsibilities include budgeting, scheduling, safety compliance, and reporting. Requires a 4-year degree, 3+ years of management, and 5+ years of operations experience, with strong communication and presentation skills.