Transportation Manager

Now Hiring Transportation Manager Stoughton, MA

Salary: $73,000-$75,000 annually
Bonus: Annual performance bonus potential
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6:00 a.m.

-5:00 p.m.
Service Area: Stoughton Public Schools

First Student is looking for an experienced transportation leader to take ownership of our Stoughton operation. This highly visible leadership position is responsible for keeping daily service safe, efficient, and on time while building a strong team and maintaining a successful partnership with Stoughton Public Schools.

As Transportation Manager, you will lead the people and processes behind the operation. You will oversee route performance, staffing, safety, customer service, fleet readiness, and financial results. When unexpected challenges arise, your team will look to you for clear direction and practical solutions.

If you have successfully led a transportation operation and enjoy developing employees, improving performance, and keeping service moving, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

• Competitive salary of $73,000-$75,000 annually
• Annual performance bonus potential based on applicable safety, operational, financial, and company performance objectives
• Monday-Friday leadership schedule
• Opportunity to lead an essential community transportation operation
• Tremendous career advancement opportunities across North America
• Training and professional development
• Positive, safety-focused, and team-oriented work environment
• Long-term career stability with North America's leading student transportation provider

• Lead the daily transportation operation serving Stoughton Public Schools
• Directly supervise, coach, and develop drivers, monitors, dispatchers, and office staff
• Ensure routes are fully staffed, properly scheduled, and operating safely and on time
• Respond to service disruptions and make real-time decisions to keep the operation moving
• Build employee engagement, accountability, recognition, and retention
• Maintain a strong working relationship with school district leaders and customer contacts
• Address service concerns and provide timely, practical solutions
• Manage operational expenses and explain budget variances
• Monitor location performance and identify opportunities to improve safety, service, and efficiency
• Manage injury and collision claims
• Ensure employees follow company safety practices and all applicable regulations
• Ensure facilities and buses meet First Student safety and environmental standards
• Minimize route times and mileage while meeting contractual and regulatory requirements
• Provide accurate and timely operational and financial reporting to regional leadership and Finance
• Ensure purchases follow company policies and approval processes
• Partner closely with Safety and Maintenance to support fleet readiness and operational compliance

• At least three years of transportation leadership or management experience
• Previous leadership experience in student transportation, public transit, logistics, delivery, fleet operations, or a similar transportation environment
• Four-year degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Experience leading frontline employees in a fast-paced operation
• Strong understanding of route coverage, scheduling, staffing, safety, and service performance
• Ability to make sound decisions when priorities or service needs change
• Experience managing budgets, reviewing performance data, and explaining financial results
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and presentation skills
• Ability to build productive relationships with employees, customers, and community partners
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and provide additional support when operationally necessary

This position offers the opportunity to lead an operation that families and schools depend on every day. You will have the support and resources of a North American industry leader while directly shaping the safety, service, and employee culture of the Stoughton location.

First Student is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. First Student is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and an inclusive culture that…