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First Student

Supervisor Operations - 12 Month Contract

HALIFAX, NS

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Seniority
Mid level
Country
CA
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
3 Oct 2026

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Come join one of the largest transportation organizations in all of North America!

First Student is currently hiring for an Operations Supervisor - 12 Month contract.

In this role you will focus on supervising day to day operations of our buses. As well as schedule the maintenance and fueling of the buses. This is great opportunity to enhance your skill set and grow and contribute with a dynamic company.

Job Responsibilities:

Demonstrates and promotes a safe work environment at all times

Insures drivers have the daily paperwork necessary to complete their routes. Insures completed charter paperwork is received by the Location Manager for processing.

Coordinates field trips by the assignment of personnel and vehicles.

Under location managers direction, assists drivers with establishing route descriptions.

Insures that drivers follow through with scheduled fueling and mechanical work

Observes safety practices of personnel and takes corrective action when necessary.

Assists Location Manager during training session and kick off meetings.

Attends disciplinary meetings with location manager

May interact with school officials on routine matters at smaller bus locations.

May drive bus on occasion if necessary.

Assists dispatcher when necessary.

May manage small locations under the overall direction of the Location Manager

Insures that routes meet state, local, and vendor requirements.

Reviews time sheets prior to submission to payroll.

Minimum Requirements:

3-5 years experience in transportation industry.

Good supervisory skills.

Excellent communication and organization skills.

Good Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Apply/submit a resume today, for an exciting and challenging position within the First Family!

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.

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