Location Manager

First Student•White Bear Lake, MN

3d•$80,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The Transportation Manager provides operational oversight and day-to-day management, directly supervising staff and financial performance. The role reflects First Student’s commitment to safety and customer service. It includes managing expenses and claims, ensuring employees follow safety practices and regulations, maintaining facilities and buses to company safety and environmental standards, and overseeing route schedules and efficiency. The manager also provides operational and financial reports, ensures purchases follow company policies, and supports employee engagement and recognition. The position requires English proficiency because training, safety communications, company policies, employment documents, and other job-related communications must be conducted in English under applicable federal, state, and local requirements, including U.S. Department of Transportation regulations.

Requirements

Four-year degree or equivalent.
Minimum of 3 years of management experience.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
Business background in financial, strategic, and/or organizational analysis.
English proficiency.

Responsibilities

Manage operational expenses and explain budget variances.
Manage injury and collision claims.
Ensure employees comply with safety practices and applicable regulations.
Ensure facilities and buses are maintained to First Student safety and environmental standards.
Set accurate route schedules.
Minimize route drive times and mileage while adhering to contractual and regulatory requirements.
Provide accurate and timely operational and financial reporting as requested by the AGM and/or finance.
Ensure purchases follow company processes and policies.
Drive employee engagement and recognition.