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up to $90k per year
Location
In office (Burton)
Seniority
Middle · 3+ years exp
Visa
green card filings: 1
Employment
Full-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 29, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 22, 2026. First Student scores B on the Alion truth index.

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First Student is a student transportation company headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, that operates home-to-school, special needs, alternative and charter bus services for school districts across the United States and Canada. It describes itself as the largest student transportation provider in North America, runs technology such as the HALO platform and First View vehicle tracking alongside an electric bus program, and has been owned by EQT Infrastructure since its sale by FirstGroup in 2021. It hires school bus and van drivers, bus monitors and aides, diesel mechanics and technicians, dispatchers, location and safety managers, and French-speaking drivers in Canada.

At First Student, our Location Managers are a constant reflection of our company's commitment to safety and customer service. The Location Manager is responsible for providing operational oversight, day-to-day management, and directly supervising staff and financial performance.

At First Student, we are proud to offer:

Monday through Friday, day shift with variable hours

Salary: Up to $90k/yr, depending on experience plus a potential 20% performance bonus

Tremendous Career Advancement Opportunities due to a strong presence across North America

Positive and rewarding work environment

Location Manager Responsibilities:

Manages operational expenses and explains budget variances

Manages injury and collision claims

Ensures safety practices and applicable regulations are obeyed by all employees

Ensure facilities and buses are maintained to First Student safety and environmental standards

Sets accurate schedules for routes

Minimizes route drive times and mileage while adhering to contractual and regulatory mandates

Provides accurate and timely operational and financial reporting as requested by AGM and/or finance

Ensures purchases follow company processes and policies

Drives employee engagement and recognition

Location Manager Experience and Skills Required:

4-year degree or equivalent

Minimum 3 years management experience

Strong oral and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal and presentation skills

Business background in financial, strategic, and/or organizational analysis

First Students commitment to putting our customers first, dedication to safety, and an ambition to deliver dependable transportation makes for a working environment youll love. As a huge company with 120,000 staff and over 2.5 billion customers worldwide, youll also enjoy security, a brilliant future, and excellent training.

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 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. For candidates applying to positions in San Francisco or Los Angeles California, First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance or Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance. First is an equal opportunity employer and by doing so we will sustain and promote an inclusive culture that supports future growth for all."

Language Requirement

This role requires English proficiency. Federal, state, and local requirements, including U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, require training, safety communications, company policies, employment documents, and other job-related communications be conducted in English.

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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