• Assistant Location Manager

    First Student (Chattanooga, TN)


    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 looking for a dedicated **Assistant Transportation Manager** to join our team. This role plays a key part in supporting daily operations, ensuring safety, managing performance, and delivering excellent service. The Assistant Manager works closely with the Location Manager to

     

    oversee transportation logistics and personnel.

     

    Why Join First Student?

     

    + Competitive salary and benefits

    + Tremendous career advancement opportunities across North America

    + Supportive and rewarding work environment

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Ensure timely and efficient coverage of home-to-school routes

    + Address driver concerns and performance issues

    + Investigate and resolve client complaints

    + Monitor and achieve on-time performance goals

    + Conduct safety reviews and engage in proactive injury prevention efforts

    + Support the resolution of union grievances

    + Oversee dispatch operations to ensure proper route coverage

    + Review and correct athletic trip invoices

    Qualifications:

    + High school diploma or equivalent

    + 3–5 years of experience in transportation, including 2–3 years in a supervisory role

    + Strong computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook)

    + Basic understanding of vehicle maintenance and mechanical processes

    + Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time, and work extended hours including weekends

    + Reliable vehicle for local travel as required

     

    At First Student, we are committed to safety, service, and creating an environment where employees can grow and thrive. Join a team backed by the strength of over 120,000 employees and 2.5 billion annual riders worldwide.

     

    Apply today and take the next step in your transportation career.

     

    _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_ _._