Transportation Operations Manager

5 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States First Student Full time
Job Title: Manager in Development

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.

Job Summary:

The Manager in Development (MID) position is a short-term transitional role (approximately 12 weeks) designed to provide hands-on work assignments and targeted training to prepare candidates for management positions. During this program, MIDs will work closely with leadership and participate in departmental rotations, including dispatch, road supervision, safety, finance, and HR.

Responsibilities:
  • Managing safety risks
  • Financial analysis
  • Operations coordination
  • Fleet maintenance
  • Exposure to areas such as security, sales, human resources, labor relations, and legal compliance
Requirements:
  • High school diploma or GED
  • 1-2 years of supervisory or transportation/logistics experience
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a valid driver's license
  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Willingness to relocate within the designated market unit
Benefits:

We offer competitive compensation and benefits (which vary based on role, location, and business), including physical and mental health initiatives, medical/dental/vision, 401(k), and paid holiday/vacation.

Professional Advancement:

Start here. Go far. We believe in promoting from within which means tremendous opportunities for you, thanks to our strong presence across North America.

Diversity & Inclusion:

Because we're stronger together, we aspire to have a culture where all people are First. We're committed to providing an inclusive and diverse working environment for everyone every day.

Community Service & Impact:

Go where opportunity meets community. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. As the face of First in your community, you'll have a positive impact on others.

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.



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