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Assistant Location ManagerSpringfield, MASalary Range: $75,000 - $90,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications

At First Student, our Assistant Location Managers are a direct reflection of our commitment to safety, operational excellence, and exceptional customer service. Working alongside the Location Manager, the Assistant Location Manager plays a critical role in overseeing daily operations, supporting employees, driving performance, and ensuring the safe and reliable transportation of students throughout the community.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced operations professional looking to grow their leadership career with North America's largest provider of student transportation.

Why Join First Student?Competitive Compensation

• Salary range of $75,000 - $90,000 annually
• Eligible for the Assistant Location Manager annual bonus program, based on operational, safety, financial, and performance objectives

Career Growth

• Tremendous advancement opportunities across more than 540 locations throughout the United States and Canada
• Opportunities to advance into Location Manager, Regional Management, Safety, Maintenance, and other leadership positions

Comprehensive Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• PerkSpot employee discount program
• Ongoing leadership and professional development training

Position Overview

The Assistant Location Manager supports the day-to-day management of transportation operations while helping ensure safe, reliable, and efficient service delivery. This position serves as a key member of the leadership team and partners closely with drivers, dispatchers, monitors, maintenance personnel, customers, and school district stakeholders.

Standard hours of operation generally fall between 5:00 AM and 6:00 PM, with flexibility required to support operational needs, employee coaching, customer meetings, and special events.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in managing daily transportation operations to ensure safe and reliable service delivery
• Support driver staffing, coverage planning, route management, and operational readiness
• Monitor on-time performance and identify opportunities for operational improvement
• Coach, mentor, and develop drivers, monitors, dispatchers, and operational staff
• Conduct employee observations, performance discussions, and safety-related coaching
• Investigate customer concerns and partner with district stakeholders to resolve issues
• Support employee engagement, retention, and recognition initiatives
• Assist with accident investigations, safety reviews, and corrective action plans
• Ensure compliance with company policies, DOT regulations, and state requirements
• Support payroll review, attendance tracking, and workforce planning activities
• Assist with union-related matters, including contract administration and grievance resolution when applicable
• Partner with Maintenance and Safety teams to ensure fleet readiness and operational compliance
• Maintain positive relationships with school district personnel, parents, and community stakeholders

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred
• Previous transportation, logistics, operations, or service-industry leadership experience preferred
• Prior supervisory or management experience required
• Strong customer service and employee relations skills
• Experience leading teams in a fast-paced operational environment
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work flexible hours as operational needs require
• Valid driver's license required

Preferred Experience

• Student transportation experience
• Union workforce experience
• Route planning and dispatch operations
• Safety and compliance oversight
• Workforce scheduling and staffing management
• Employee coaching and performance management

At First Student, we are proud to move more than 5.5 million students safely each day. Our commitment to safety, customer service, and operational excellence creates a workplace where leaders can thrive and build meaningful careers.

Apply today and help us continue setting the standard for safe and reliable student transportation.

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.

About us
An industry leader famous for our yellow school buses and service and safety excellence, we’ve provided student transportation services to schools for over 100 years. Continually investing in the services of the future, we’re proud to be part of FirstGroup America – the largest provider of safe, reliable and sustainable surface passenger transportation services in North America.
Industry leader
We safely operate more than one third of all contracted school buses in North America.
Together our 50,000 school buses travel nearly 600 million miles per year — the equivalent of 1,200 round trips to the moon.
We operate in around 550 locations throughout 38 U.S. states and 8 Canadian provinces.
Innovation
We were the first school bus company to utilize global positioning systems (GPS), so at any one time we know where all of our buses are and how fast they’re travelling.
Passionate about safety, we’ve installed Safety Crossing Gates on the front of all of our school buses and use the Child Check-MateTM electronic reminder system to make sure no sleeping children remain inside a bus at the end of each route.
Awards & recognition
We won the Occupational Excellence Achievement Award from the National Safety Council two years in a row.
Dedicated to safety, FirstGroup received the National Safety Council’s (NSC) Green Cross for Safety Medal - the highest award for safety in North America.
Teamwork and trust
It takes a diverse team of skilled professionals to provide a safe, effective and efficient student transportation system. From our school bus drivers and location managers to routers, dispatchers and fleet technician mechanics, the work we do every day makes a big impact on the daily lives of students, parents, local communities and school district partners.
We’re very proud of our elite team of over 55,000 dedicated, caring and diverse professionals. And they are the #1 reason we’re trusted by over 1,400 school districts - more than any other provider. Everybody here plays their part in creating a positive school bus experience.
Our culture
We live and breathe our vision and values. They are embedded in our culture and drive our commitment to our customers and communities. Our culture fosters growth and promotes respect, reliability, responsibility and safety. And we recruit people who share these values and will work together to build strong and trusting partnerships in the communities we serve.
Safety – Although our safety record is twice as safe as the industry average, we continually seek out opportunities to enhance our operational and safety initiatives.
Learning – Through our learning culture that spans over 550 locations, we receive and share insight from our people to enhance our service now and in the future.
Making a difference - By doing our job well, we make a positive impact on many lives – including the millions of students who travel with us every school day.
Careers for all – We’re an Equal Opportunity Employer and an Employer of Choice.
By consistently encouraging and supporting an open dialogue with our people and partners, we’re able to share new ideas and develop new ways to meet the needs of our customers and passengers. At First Student, you’ll feel empowered to serve your community. So join the team and start to make a difference.