Location Manager

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.

Now Hiring Location Manager – Westport, CT

At First Student, our Location Managers are a constant reflection of our company’s commitment to safety and customer service. The Location Manager is responsible for providing operational oversight, day-to-day management, and directly supervising staff and financial performance at our Westport location.

Salary Range: $85,000 to $105,000 per year (based on experience and qualifications)

At First Student, we are proud to offer:

• Tremendous career advancement opportunities due to a strong presence across North America

• Positive and rewarding work environment

Location Manager Responsibilities:

• Manages operational expenses and explains budget variances

• Ensures the safe and timely transportation of passengers

• Manages injury and collision claims

• Ensures safety practices and applicable regulations are obeyed by all employees

• Ensures facilities and buses are maintained to First Student safety and environmental standards

• Sets accurate schedules for routes, minimizing drive times and mileage while adhering to contractual and regulatory mandates

• Provides accurate and timely operational and financial reporting as requested by AGM and/or finance

• Ensures purchases follow company processes and policies

• Drives employee engagement and recognition

• Maintains positive relationships with school officials, parents, and the community

• Recruits, trains, and develops location employees to support company initiatives and location/region goals

• Ensures compliance with all company, local, state, and federal regulations

• Administers and executes terms of collective bargaining agreements (as applicable)

Location Manager Experience and Skills Required:

• 4-year degree or equivalent experience

• Minimum 3 years management experience (preferably 5+ years of operations experience)

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills

• Business background in financial, strategic, and/or organizational analysis

• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); experience with payroll/timekeeping systems preferred

First Student’s commitment to putting our customers first, dedication to safety, and ambition to deliver dependable transportation makes for a working environment you’ll love. As a leading company with 120,000 staff and over 2.5 billion customers worldwide, you’ll also enjoy security, a brilliant future, and excellent training.

Apply today to join our team!

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.

For candidates applying to positions in San Francisco or Los Angeles, California, First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance or Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance.

First is an equal opportunity employer and by doing so we will sustain and promote an inclusive culture that supports future growth for all.

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.