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Join First Student as an Assistant Transportation Manager in Augusta, ME, where you'll play a key role in ensuring safe and efficient student transportation in local school districts.

Responsibilities: Oversee daily transportation operations, monitor performance, ensure safety standards are met, and support the Location Manager with union relations and audits.

Skills: Required skills include strong communication, leadership, and computer proficiency, along with experience in transportation operations and driver safety.

Qualifications: A high school diploma is required, with a Bachelor's degree preferred; 3-5 years of transportation or operations experience and 2-3 years in a supervisory role.

Location: This position is located in Augusta, ME with travel required within the service area.

Compensation: $50000 - $60000 / Annually

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: Assistant Transportation Manager Location: Augusta, Bath, and Central Lincoln County (AOS 93), Maine Wage Range: $50,000 – $60,000/year (commensurate with experience) At First Student, our Assistant Transportation Managers are a reflection of our company’s commitment to safety, customer service, and community partnerships. In this role, you’ll support the Location Manager by supervising daily operations, monitoring performance, ensuring safety standards, and keeping our service running smoothly for the local school districts. At First Student, We Are Proud to Offer: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Comprehensive coverage for you and your family. 401(k) Retirement Plan: Company match to help you plan for your future. Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick leave, and holidays. Life and Disability Insurance: Employer-paid basic life insurance and options for additional coverage. Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for personal and work-related issues. Tremendous Career Advancement Opportunities: Thanks to a strong presence across North America. Positive and Rewarding Work Environment Ongoing Training & Career Development: Opportunities to grow your skills and advance your career. Employee Recognition Programs and Discounts Assistant Transportation Manager Responsibilities: Ensures home-to-school routes are covered in a timely and efficient manner for Augusta, Bath, and AOS 93 schools. Interfaces with drivers regarding concerns and performance issues. Investigates client complaints and coordinates resolutions with school officials and parents. Ensures achievement of on-time performance goals and reliable student transportation. Monitors driver safety and makes safety contacts with drivers to identify and resolve issues. Supports Location Manager with union relations and assists with review and resolution of union grievances (where applicable). Ensures dispatch staff assign spare drivers and buses as needed to provide full route coverage. Assists with financial and operational audits, including athletic trip invoices, budgeting, and compliance reporting. Builds positive relationships with school officials, the community, and First Student employees. Participates in staff training, onboarding, and ongoing development. Upholds company, local, state, and federal policies, as well as safety and environmental standards. Performs other duties as assigned. Assistant Transportation Manager Experience and Skills Required: High school diploma or equivalent (Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience). 3-5 years of experience in transportation or operations (student transportation preferred). 2-3 years of supervisory or leadership experience. Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Familiarity with vehicle mechanic processes and maintenance is a plus. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to effectively prioritize tasks and manage time in a fast-paced setting. Willingness to work extended hours as needed, including some weekends. Possess a valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle to travel within the service area. First Student’s commitment to putting our customers first, dedication to safety, and ambition to deliver dependable transportation creates a work environment you’ll love. As North America’s leading school transportation provider, you’ll enjoy job security, opportunities for advancement, and excellent training. Apply today to join our team and help keep Augusta, Bath, and AOS 93 moving safely! 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. MISSION Provide unmatched care and the safest ride to school, so when students arrive, they start and end their day with an exceptional experience and are ready to achieve their full potential. FOCUS ON SAFETY Safety is at the heart of everything we do CARE FOR OUR STUDENTS Ensure our vehicles are welcoming and trusted places where students feel comfortable and secure SURPASS CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS Go the extra mile to deliver an extraordinary experience for our customers and communities FOSTER TEAMWORK Work together, act with integrity, respect each other, champion diversity and inclusion SET THE HIGHEST STANDARDS Continually seek a better way to do things with innovation, sustainable practices, financial discipline, commercial excellence, and operational excellence