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Now Hiring: Operations Supervisor

Pay Rate: 40,000.00-42,000.00 USD per year

At First Student, the Operations Supervisors are an essential part of our team. They create a smooth-running environment to assist the location employees, location managers, and drivers. They also help monitor Driver and Dispatcher performance, as well as assist employees when opportunity arises.

Why Join First Student?

Competitive Pay!
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company contribution
Paid time off and paid holidays
Company-paid life insurance
Stable employment with a well-established organization
Opportunities for growth and internal advancement
Employee discounts on cell phone plans, vehicles, electronics, and more through PerkSpot

Key Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

High School Diploma required, further education preferred but not required.
CDL Class B or above required, or the ability to obtain a CDL within 6 months of employment
2-4 years of transit or related experience preferred
2-3 years driving experience required
Supervisory experience strongly desired
Problem solving and analytical abilities
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.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Mostly office environment but requires periods of standing walking when in the service area away from the office.
Incumbent must be able to move about the office and between floors; utilize standard office equipment; access filing system/cabinets; and communicate effectively and efficiently in person or by telephone.
Little or no travel required, but meeting with local customers may be necessary.

Apply today to become part of a team that values safety, dependability, and professionalism.

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.

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.

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Now Hiring: Operations Supervisor

Pay Rate: 40,000.00-42,000.00 USD per year

Why Join First Student?

Competitive Pay!
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company contribution
Paid time off and paid holidays
Company-paid life insurance
Stable employment with a well-established organization
Opportunities for growth and internal advancement
Employee discounts on cell phone plans, vehicles, electronics, and more through PerkSpot

Key Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

High School Diploma required, further education preferred but not required.
CDL Class B or above required, or the ability to obtain a CDL within 6 months of employment
2-4 years of transit or related experience preferred
2-3 years driving experience required
Supervisory experience strongly desired
Problem solving and analytical abilities
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.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Mostly office environment but requires periods of standing walking when in the service area away from the office.
Incumbent must be able to move about the office and between floors; utilize standard office equipment; access filing system/cabinets; and communicate effectively and efficiently in person or by telephone.
Little or no travel required, but meeting with local customers may be necessary.

Apply today to become part of a team that values safety, dependability, and professionalism.

First for a reason:

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Now Hiring: Transportation Dispatcher

Pay Rate: $25.16 per hour

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Why Join First Student?

Competitive Pay!
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company contribution
Paid time off and paid holidays
Company-paid life insurance
Stable employment with a well-established organization
Opportunities for growth and internal advancement
Employee discounts on cell phone plans, vehicles, electronics, and more through PerkSpot

Key Responsibilities

Oversees all routes and scheduling of buses
Counsels and coaches drivers and monitors
Handles heavy phone and radio traffic
Takes all scheduling and driver complaints, report to Operations Supervisor/Contract Manager
Serves as primary communication liaison with major contracted customer
May handle charter reservations, billing, or driver payroll
Provides solutions to drop-off and pick-up problems
Handle back-up driver duties or perform miscellaneous clerical duties as needed
Completes assignment of special projects
Assists with supervision of day-to-day operations

Qualifications

3-5 years experience
High school diploma or equivalent
Basic knowledge of radio dispatch equipment
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Ability to deliver under time constraints and deadlines
Previous terminal operations, dispatch, or driver experience
Computer literate
Subject to DOT drug testing and physical. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.

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Incumbent must be able to move about the office and between floors; utilize standard office equipment; access filing system/cabinets; and communicate effectively and efficiently in person or by telephone.
Little or no travel required, but meeting with local customers may be necessary.

Apply today to become part of a team that values safety, dependability, and professionalism.

First for a reason:

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Now Hiring: Transportation Dispatcher

Pay Rate: $25.16 per hour

Why Join First Student?

Competitive Pay!
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company contribution
Paid time off and paid holidays
Company-paid life insurance
Stable employment with a well-established organization
Opportunities for growth and internal advancement
Employee discounts on cell phone plans, vehicles, electronics, and more through PerkSpot

Key Responsibilities

Oversees all routes and scheduling of buses
Counsels and coaches drivers and monitors
Handles heavy phone and radio traffic
Takes all scheduling and driver complaints, report to Operations Supervisor/Contract Manager
Serves as primary communication liaison with major contracted customer
May handle charter reservations, billing, or driver payroll
Provides solutions to drop-off and pick-up problems
Handle back-up driver duties or perform miscellaneous clerical duties as needed
Completes assignment of special projects
Assists with supervision of day-to-day operations

Qualifications

3-5 years experience
High school diploma or equivalent
Basic knowledge of radio dispatch equipment
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Ability to deliver under time constraints and deadlines
Previous terminal operations, dispatch, or driver experience
Computer literate
Subject to DOT drug testing and physical. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Incumbent must be able to move about the office and between floors; utilize standard office equipment; access filing system/cabinets; and communicate effectively and efficiently in person or by telephone.
Little or no travel required, but meeting with local customers may be necessary.

Apply today to become part of a team that values safety, dependability, and professionalism.

First for a reason:

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Programs & Services
- Home-to-School
  Full-service student transportation
- Special Needs Transportation
  Service, training & support
- Alternative Transportation
  Non-yellow bus services
- Non-Contract Services
  À la carte services
- Charter Bus & Van Rental
  After school, field trips & events
Technology
- HALO™
  Our proprietary technology platform
- First View®
  Vehicle tracking – districts & parents
Electrification
- Electric Buses
  Sustainable fleet solutions
- First Charge™
  Above-ground charging infrastructure
Safety & Training
- Safety Culture
  Practices, processes & technology
- Driver Training
  Comprehensive programs for drivers
- First Serves®
  Student support training program
- Safety Dog
  Our safety ambassador mascot
About
- About First Student
  The leader in student transportation
- Leadership
  Meet our team
- Newsroom
  Media kit, news & stats
- Press Releases
  Recent happenings & developments
- Investor Relations
  Financials & investor relations events
Contact
- Partner with Us
  Improve your student experience
- Contact Us
  Connect with us
- Submit an RFP
  Request a competitive proposal
- Provide Feedback
  Community feedback portal
- Mergers & Acquisitions
  Our step-by-step process

Operations Supervisor

First Student

Excelsior Springs, MO, US

Full_time

$40,000.00 - $42,000.00/Yearly

1004 S. Marietta Excelsior Springs, MO 64024 United States of America

Now Hiring: Operations Supervisor Pay Rate: 40,000.00-42,000.00 USD per year At First Student , the Operations Supervisors are an essential part of ou...

Posted 2026-07-20

Dispatcher

First Student

Belton, MO, US

Full_time

$25.16/Hourly

19620 Harrelson Drive Belton, MO 64012 United States of America

Now Hiring: Transportation Dispatcher Pay Rate: $25.16 per hour At First Student, our Dispatchers are a constant reflection of our company's commitmen...

Posted 2026-07-24

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