Assistant Transportation Manager

First Student • Memphis, TN

9d • Onsite

About The Position

At First Student, our Assistant Transportation Managers are a constant reflection of our company’s commitment to safety and customer service. The Assistant Transportation Manager is responsible for assisting the Contractual Manager in supervising daily operations, monitoring performance, identifying safety issues, and resolving conflicts.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3-5 years experience in transportation
• 2-3 years supervisory experience
• Computer literacy skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Familiar with basic vehicle mechanic processes and maintenance
• Ability to effectively prioritize tasks and manage time effectively
• Work extended hours regularly, including weekends
• Possess working vehicle to travel within service area as needed

Responsibilities

• Ensures the safe and timely transportation of students to and from school.
• Support the Location in managing the day-to-day activities to support operations, safety, maintenance, dispatch, fleet and facility management, payroll, routing/scheduling, AR/AP and other interrelated functions.
• Supports and/or oversees all aspects of customer contract compliance and management with a concentrated focus on retaining the customer. Includes adherence to all staff, driver, and vehicles requirements, as well as KPI, billing and budget management.
• Build positive relationships with customer, employees, local school officials, parents and the community.
• Resolves concerns with employees, local school officials, parents, and the community.
• Implements fair and consistent recognition and/or corrective discipline.
• Manages location budget and assists with development, preparing and analyzing of the budget and forecast.
• Ensures any budget variances are identified and can be addressed.
• Provides accurate timely operational and financial reporting as requested by AGM, LM and/or finance.
• Supports location compliance with federal, state, local, contractual, and company policies and procedures.
• Assists with FS safety practices and applicable regulations are obeyed by all employees.
• Manages injury and collision claims.
• Ensure location compliance to all security policies and procedures.
• In the event of a security issue, involves appropriate leadership from AGM, Sr. Director of Security and Human Resources.
• Ensures facilities and buses are maintained to FS safety and applicable regulatory standards, including environmental standards, i.e., idling time.
• Other responsibilities as required or requested

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED