Transportation Operations & Partnerships Specialist

First Student, Inc.; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

First Student, Inc. is seeking a transportation operations professional in Saint Paul, MN to oversee onboarding of partners, manage daily trips, and support client relations.

You will coordinate with districts and parents to meet needs, and work with internal teams to develop proposals and secure new opportunities. The role involves ensuring compliant operations, managing a large pool of drivers and transportation partners, and communicating route plans during startup periods, with a focus on

Responsibilities

• Assist in onboarding transportation partners and managing daily trips.
• Coordinate with parents and districts to address needs and ensure on-time service.
• Capture new business opportunities with current customers and develop proposals with internal staff.
• Manage staff equipment and driver/bussiness cards and ensure compliance with policies.
• Monitor regulations affecting transportation and support implementation within First Alt.
• Oversee accounts to ensure efficiency and meet client expectations.
• Negotiate proposed routes with local service providers during startup periods.

Job description

First Student, Inc. is seeking a transportation operations professional in Saint Paul, MN to oversee onboarding of partners, manage daily trips, and support client relations.

You will coordinate with districts and parents to meet needs, and work with internal teams to develop proposals and secure new opportunities. The role involves ensuring compliant operations, managing a large pool of drivers and transportation partners, and communicating route plans during startup periods, with a focus on