Supervisor Field

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.

Monitors driver performance, investigates accidents, and administers compliance forms, reporting, and related activities.

$25.00/hr

Major Responsibilities

• Monitors driver pre and post trip inspections and equipment issues (e.g., lights, clips, strobe, brakes) and takes corrective action.
• Performs driver road checks (e.g., bus stops-early/late arrivals; safety, speeding, railroad crossings); also observes drivers for work readiness (e.g., uniform, safety vest, appearance).
• Performs IPP Safety contacts with drivers; corrects safety violations on the scene.
• Investigates incidents/accidents, for example, identifies facts on-the-scene, and takes photos.
• Attends client conferences (e.g., parent meetings related to driver performance; periodic bus coordinator meetings on issues). Identifies facts, ensures calm discussions, and recommends corrective actions to Contract Manager.
• Completes various compliance activities, for example, motor vehicle records, background checks, non-compliance list, route signs on buses, GAP applications, accident reports, distributes driver paychecks; enters safety compliance data into DMO or other systems.
• Supervises daily loading/unloading at schools. Coordinates special events at the event location (e.g., driver parking, parent parking, loading/unloading).
• Dispatches as needed.
• Monitors on time performance.
• Assists management with driver interviews.

Minimum Education or Certifications Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Minimum Experience or Skills Required

• Prefer 1-2 year supervisory experience with hourly employees
• Computer literate with working knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Familiar with basic vehicle mechanical processes and maintenance
• Ability to effectively prioritize tasks and manage time effectively
• Good verbal, written, and relational communication skills, with ability to appropriately interact with employees of all levels including drivers, customers, senior management, client representatives, union officials, and general public
• Fluent in English
• Work extended hours regularly, including weekends
• Demonstrate regular and consistent attendance and punctuality
• Possess working vehicle to travel with in service area as needed

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Incumbent must be able to move about the office and in the surrounding company facility outside the office (e.g., bus parking lot); utilize standard office equipment; access filing system/cabinets; and communicate effectively and efficiently in person or by telephone.
• Must be able to drive company or personal vehicle to review driver performance, meet school district staff and for other company related purposes.
• Must be able to:
• Use of full range of hearing, speech and vision
• Use of fingers (manual dexterity) handling paperwork
• Stoop, crouch, squat or kneel when performing inspections of any type
• Bend at knee, hip, waist when performing duties
• Stand while performing inspections and platform training
• Be subject to wet, cold or hot environmental conditions
• Write reports in a coherent, legible way

Disclaimer

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions, it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.