Manager in Development

What You'll Do: Learn the day-to-day operations of a First Student location from the ground up Participate in rotations across multiple departments, including dispatch, road supervision, safety, finance, human resources, and maintenance Work side-by-side with experienced managers to learn staffing, scheduling, employee relations, safety, compliance, and customer service Gain hands-on experience supporting daily transportation operations Assist with driver and staff performance, attendance, scheduling, and operational needs Build strong relationships with staff, drivers, and school district partners Lead projects, troubleshoot operational challenges, and identify opportunities for process improvement Learn First Student policies, procedures, safety standards, and regulatory requirements Develop an understanding of location financial performance, budgeting, staffing, and operational metrics Support the Location Manager and leadership team with daily operational priorities

What You Bring: Leadership potential and a strong desire to learn, grow, and advance Strong communication and interpersonal skills Sound problem-solving and decision-making abilities Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, people-focused environment Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing operational needs A hands-on leadership style and willingness to work alongside frontline teams Previous operations, transportation, supervisory, or management experience is a plus, but not required Ability to work Monday through Friday, with hours varying between 6:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Ability to work fully on-site in Danbury and remain flexible for future placement within the Danbury, CT region Why Join Us? Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company match Paid time off and holidays Life and disability insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Structured leadership development Hands-on mentorship from experienced First Student leaders Exposure to multiple areas of transportation operations Ongoing training and professional development Career advancement opportunities throughout First Student Positive, team-focused work environment Apply Today!

Start your leadership career on the road with First Student and build the experience needed to take the next step into transportation management. 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. MISSION Provide unmatched care and the safest ride to school, so when students arrive, they start and end their day with an exceptional experience and are ready to achieve their full potential.

FOCUS ON SAFETY Safety is at the heart of everything we do CARE FOR OUR STUDENTS Ensure our vehicles are welcoming and trusted places where students feel comfortable and secure SURPASS CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS Go the extra mile to deliver an extraordinary experience for our customers and communities FOSTER TEAMWORK Work together, act with integrity, respect each other, champion diversity and inclusion SET THE HIGHEST STANDARDS Continually seek a better way to do things with innovation, sustainable practices, financial discipline, commercial excellence, and operational excellence