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Location Manager

First Student
First Student Salary
Saint Paul, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 12/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/25/2026

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.

First Student is Now Hiring Transportation Manager

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

At First Student, we are proud to offer:

Annual Salary: $120,000 - $130,000

Tremendous Career Advancement Opportunities due to a strong presence across North America

Positive and rewarding work environment

Transportation Manager Responsibilities:

Manages operational expenses and explains budget variances

Manages injury and collision claims

Ensures safety practices and applicable regulations are obeyed by all employees

Ensure facilities and buses are maintained to First Student safety and environmental standards

Sets accurate schedules for routes

Minimizes route 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

Transportation Manager Experience and Skills Required:

4-year degree or equivalent

Minimum 3 years management experience

Strong oral and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal and presentation skills

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

First Students commitment to putting our customers first, dedication to safety, and an ambition to deliver dependable transportation makes for a working environment youll love. As a huge 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

Salary : $120,000 - $130,000

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