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The Assistant Transportation Manager at First Student will play a crucial role in supporting safe and efficient student transportation operations in Greenwich, Connecticut.

Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include ensuring routes are staffed efficiently, monitoring on-time performance, resolving client complaints, leading safety efforts, and participating in hiring and training.

Skills: Required skills include strong communication, organization, and computer proficiency, along with experience in transportation operations and supervisory roles.

Qualifications: Preferred qualifications include a high school diploma (Bachelor’s degree preferred) and 3-5 years of experience in transportation, with leadership experience.

Location: Position located in Greenwich, Connecticut; not specified if remote or hybrid.

Compensation: $60000 - $70000 / 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: Greenwich, Connecticut Wage Range: $60,000 – $70,000/year (commensurate with experience) At First Student, our Assistant Transportation Managers are key to our company’s commitment to safety, customer service, and dependable student transportation. In this role, you’ll support the Location Manager in daily operations and work closely with Greenwich Public Schools to ensure safe, reliable transportation for local students. 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 build your future. Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick leave, and holidays. Life and Disability Insurance: Employer-paid life insurance and options for additional coverage. Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for work and life needs. Tremendous Career Advancement Opportunities: With locations across North America. Positive and Rewarding Work Environment Ongoing Training & Career Development Employee Recognition Programs and Discounts Assistant Transportation Manager Responsibilities: Ensure home-to-school routes are fully staffed and run efficiently for Greenwich Public Schools. Interface daily with drivers regarding performance, concerns, and scheduling. Investigate and help resolve client complaints, working closely with school officials and parents. Monitor and help achieve on-time performance and service goals. Lead safety efforts, conduct safety meetings, and make regular safety contacts with drivers. Support the Location Manager in union matters, including grievance resolution, if applicable. Ensure dispatch staff schedules drivers and buses to cover all routes and trips. Assist with auditing, invoicing, budgeting, and compliance reporting. Build positive relationships with school officials, the community, and the First Student team. Participate in staff hiring, onboarding, training, and ongoing development. Enforce company, state, and federal policies and maintain safety and environmental standards. Other duties as assigned to support location operations. 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, preferably in student transportation. 2-3 years of supervisory or leadership experience. Strong computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook). Knowledge of vehicle maintenance processes a plus. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Ability to prioritize tasks and work in a fast-paced team setting. Flexibility to work extended hours, including some weekends as needed. Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required. First Student’s dedication to safety, customer focus, and reliable service makes for a workplace where you can grow and thrive. As the nation’s largest school transportation provider, you’ll enjoy stability, advancement opportunities, and top-notch training. Ready to join the team? Apply today and help keep Greenwich’s students moving safely every day! 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