First for a reason
First Student is the largest school transportation provider in North America with more than a century of experience providing safe and reliable transportation. We work with 1,250 school districts in 39 states and 8 Canadian provinces carrying approximately five million students in 21,000 schools daily.

About the Position

The Transportation Manager in Development (MID) position at First Student is intended to be a short-term transitional role, providing work assignments and training opportunities to prepare MIDs for management positions.

Manager Trainee (Transportation Manager In Development) Responsibilities:

• Develop partnerships with locations and corporate staff.

• Develop a skill set by working closely with management staff at various locations.

• Showcase your strong management foundation and knowledge of the business.

• Rotate through multiple departments, including dispatch, road supervision, safety, finance, and HR.

• Perform any related duties that are required or assigned.

Learning Assignments for this role will focus on key categories such as the following:

• Sales

• Operations

• Maintenance

• Human Resource

• Safety & Security

• Finance & Accounting

• Labor Relations/Legal

Manager Trainee (Transportation Manager In Development) Experience and Skills Required:

• High School diploma/GED with previous supervisory/management experience. College degree and/or transportation or logistics experience preferred.

• 1 -2 years of previous experience as a retail manager or supervisor

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Must be proficient with the Microsoft Office suite of programs.

• Ability to work a full-time flexible schedule, including morning, night, and weekend shifts, and to work overtime as needed

• Active Learning – Quickly process new information, knowledge, and experiences, regularly capitalizing on learning opportunities, and applying new information.

• Valid State Driver’s License.

• Open to relocating within the region after the completion of the program.

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. In addition, our 3 to 5 month Manager-In-Development program prepares future leaders at First Student.

Extensive Training
Build skills and knowledge in such areas as safety and security, injury prevention, technology and equipment, and job efficiency.

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.
Apply today and get your career on the road with First Student!

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 requesthttps://www.phila.gov/media/20210423160847/Fair-Chance-Hiring-law-poster.pdf.

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.