• Sr Location Manager

    First Student (Soldotna, AK)


    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 immediately seeking a dynamic **Sr Location Manager** to lead operations at our Homer, AK location. This role provides full-site oversight for transportation services, including day-to-day operations, customer relationships, safety compliance, employee supervision, and financial management. The Location Manager serves as the primary liaison between the company and local school officials, ensuring service excellence, contract compliance, and a strong culture of safety and performance.

     

    $100,000 Annual Salary + Bonus

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Lead daily operations across dispatch, routing, maintenance, safety, and administration.

    + Oversee driver staffing, compliance, and labor relations (union environment).

    + Manage P&L, budgets, financial controls, and KPI performance.

    + Drive safety programs, incident investigations, and regulatory compliance (FMCSA/OSHA).

    + Build strong relationships with school officials, parents, and the community.

    + Recruit, train, and develop location staff while promoting employee engagement.

    + Support charter growth and commercial opportunities in the region.

    + Occasional travel between locations as necessary

    Qualifications:

    + 5+ years of management experience, preferably in transportation or logistics.

    + Proven leadership in union environments and customer contract management.

    + Strong financial, analytical, and organizational skills.

    + Proficiency in Microsoft Office and operational systems (e.g., payroll, routing, fleet software).

    + Commitment to safety and compliance.

    + Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

    Work Environment:

    + Office and school bus yard setting.

     

    First for a Reason

     

    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!

     

    _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_ _._