Transportation Operations Supervisor

First Student; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 61,000; 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 hiring an Operations Supervisor in Chattanooga, TN. In this role you will supervise day-to-day operations of buses, schedule maintenance and fueling, and support drivers and location staff.

The position emphasizes safety, paperwork accuracy, and coordination of field trips with the Location Manager. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in transportation with strong supervisory, communication, and organizational skills, plus familiarity with DOT regulations.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in transportation industry or similar supervisory role.
• Proven supervisory and leadership abilities.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with DOT regulations and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe work environment and ensure daily safety standards.
• Ensure drivers have required daily paperwork and that charter paperwork is submitted to payroll.
• Coordinate field trips by assigning personnel and vehicles; assist drivers with route descriptions.
• Oversee fueling and maintenance scheduling; monitor safety practices and take corrective action.

Skills

Transportation exp

Supervisory skills

Communication

Organizational skills

DOT regulations

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Pay Rate: $53,317.95/year At

Now Hiring: Operations Supervisor Location: Chattanooga, TN Pay Rate: $53,317.95/year At First Student, Operation leaders play a critical role in keeping our locations running smoothly. In this role you will focus on supervising day to day operations of our buses. As well as schedule the maintenance and fueling of the buses! This is great opportunity to enhance your skill set and grow and contribute with a dynamic company. If you're organized, dependable, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is a great opportunity to join a stable, industry-leading organization.

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

Key Responsibilities

• Always demonstrates and promotes a safe work environment
• Ensure drivers have the daily paperwork necessary to complete their routes. Insures completed charter paperwork is received by the Location Manager for processing.
• Coordinates field trips by the assignment of personnel and vehicles. Under location managers direction, assists drivers with establishing route descriptions.
• Ensures that drivers follow through with scheduled fueling and mechanical work Observes safety practices of personnel and takes corrective action when necessary.
• Assists Location Manager during training session and kick off meetings.
• Attend disciplinary meetings with location manager
• May interact with school officials on routine matters at smaller bus locations.
• May drive bus on occasion if necessary.
• Assists dispatcher when necessary.
• May manage small locations under the overall direction of the Location Manager
• Ensures that routes meet state, local, and vendor requirements. Reviews time sheets prior to submission to payroll.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in transportation industry.
• Good supervisory skills.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.
• Good Interpersonal skills and computer skills
• Subject to DOT drug testing and physical. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.

At First Student, our commitment to safety, dependability, and customer care creates an environment where you can thrive. With more than 120,000 employees across North America, we offer stability, growth, and exceptional training.

We aspire to have a culture where all people are First. We strive to attract and retain a diverse workforce; therefore, 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.

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.