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.
Assistant Transportation Manager
Location: 5400 Murray St., Little Rock, AR 72209
Company: First Student
Starting Pay: $45,000 annually
About the Role
The Assistant Transportation Manager helps oversee daily school bus operations for the Little Rock School District. This role ensures route coverage, supports drivers and dispatch, monitors safety and performance, and assists with customer service and scheduling.
What You Will Do
Ensure all home-to-school routes are covered on time.
Support dispatch with route adjustments, driver assignments, and spare coverage.
Address driver performance concerns and provide coaching when needed.
Respond to district inquiries and assist in complaint resolution.
Monitor on-time performance and safety expectations.
Conduct safety contacts and support injury prevention efforts.
Audit athletic and field trip invoices as needed.
What You Need
3–5 years transportation experience.
2–3 years supervisory experience.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to work extended hours, including weekends when required.
Ability to travel within service area when needed.
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement savings plan (401k)
Paid training and career development opportunities
Employee recognition programs
Stable work environment with a large, reputable company
Why Join First Student
First Student is the leading provider of student transportation in North America. We offer stability, training, and a team-focused environment committed to safety, reliability, and community service.
Professional Advancement
Start here. Go far. We believe in promoting from within which means tremendous opportunities for you, thanks to our strong presence across North America. In addition, our 3 to 5 month Manager-In-Development program prepares future leaders at First Student.
Extensive Training
Build skills and knowledge in such areas as safety and security, injury prevention, technology and equipment, and job efficiency.
Diversity & Inclusion
Because we’re stronger together, we aspire to have a culture where all people are First. We’re committed to providing an inclusive and diverse working environment for everyone every day.
Community Service & Impact
Go where opportunity meets community. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. As the face of First in your community, you’ll have a positive impact on others.
Apply today and get your career on the road with First Student!
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.