What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager in Development position at First Student?
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.
Manager in Development (MID) - Oregon Region
Location: Oregon (must be based in the region or willing to relocate)
Pay: $80,00 - $85,000
Schedule: Full-time - On-site
Drive Your Career Forward with Us!
Ready to step into a leadership role and make an impact? We're looking for motivated, hands-on problem solvers to join our Manager in Development (MID) program in Oregon. This is your launchpad to a rewarding management career in student transportation, with direct access to mentorship, real-world experience, and advancement opportunities.
What You'll Do:
Ready to fast-track your career? If you're based in Oregon or open to relocation, we want to hear from you. Click below to apply!
Candidates must be based in Oregon or willing to relocate to the region for this role. Only those meeting this requirement will be considered.
Start your career on the road with First Student!
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.
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.
Manager in Development (MID) - Oregon Region
Location: Oregon (must be based in the region or willing to relocate)
Pay: $80,00 - $85,000
Schedule: Full-time - On-site
Drive Your Career Forward with Us!
Ready to step into a leadership role and make an impact? We're looking for motivated, hands-on problem solvers to join our Manager in Development (MID) program in Oregon. This is your launchpad to a rewarding management career in student transportation, with direct access to mentorship, real-world experience, and advancement opportunities.
What You'll Do:
- Dive into daily operations-learn how to run a location from the ground up
- Work side-by-side with experienced managers, supporting everything from staffing and scheduling to safety and compliance
- Lead projects, troubleshoot issues, and drive process improvements
- Build strong relationships with staff, drivers, and school partners
- Support the Location Manager and help deliver safe, reliable service every day
- Leadership skills and a drive to learn and grow
- Strong communication and problem-solving abilities
- Comfort working in a fast-paced, people-first environment
- Willingness to be based in Oregon, or relocate for the role (relocation support available)
- Previous operations or management experience is a plus, but not required
- Comprehensive medical, dental & vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Life and disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Ongoing training & career growth
- Positive, team-focused work environment
Ready to fast-track your career? If you're based in Oregon or open to relocation, we want to hear from you. Click below to apply!
Candidates must be based in Oregon or willing to relocate to the region for this role. Only those meeting this requirement will be considered.
Start your career on the road with First Student!
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.
