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First Student Operations Supervisor in PRINCE ALBERT, Saskatchewan
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.
Come join one of the largest transportation organizations in all of North America!
First Student is currently hiring for an Operations Supervisor for our Prince Albert, SK location. In this role you will focus on supervising day to day operations of our buses. As well as schedule the maintenance and fueling of the buses! This is great opportunity to enhance your skill set and grow and contribute with a dynamic company.
Job Responsibilities:
Demonstrates and promotes a safe work environment at all times
Counsels, coaches, and trains drivers and dispatchers. Tracks trip performance measures, route begin on time, performance, incidents, etc.
Ensures that drivers are performing assigned duties correctly and safely and that they meet all job related specifications.
Prepares operational reports/schedules. Maintains accurate daily records of operations.
Dispatches as needed. Reconciles previous day deposits.
Responds to customer comments.
Other responsibilities may include: road checks, routing, training, payroll, and other administrative tasks as required.
May assist in driver hiring in accordance with company standards.
Requirements:
1-3 years of transit or or transportation or related experience.
2-3 years driving experience preferred.
2 years or more of supervisory experience
Solid Problem solving, analytical abilities and interpersonal skills
Excellent communication and organization skills.
Ability to verbally communicate with passengers, Drivers, Dispatchers and Road Supervisors including use of a 2-way radio and PA system effectively.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
First Student is a leading provider of school transportation services. We operate in 460 locations across the US and Canada, working with school districts to provide safe, reliable, and cost-effective transportation for five million students per school day. We employ more than 48,000 people and operate and maintain over 43,000 buses.
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. We encourage applications from women, persons with a disability, Indigenous peoples and members of a visible minority. First is an equal opportunity employer and by doing so we will sustain and promote an inclusive culture that supports future growth for all. First is committed to providing reasonable accommodation at all stages of the hiring process and encourage all applicants who may require such accommodation to let us know.