What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager in Development position at First Student | First Transit?
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.
Manager in Development
The Manager in Development (MID) position is a short-term transitional role (approximately 12 weeks) designed to provide hands-on work assignments and targeted training to prepare candidates for management positions. During this program, MIDs will work closely with leadership and participate in departmental rotations, including dispatch, road supervision, safety, finance, and HR. Responsibilities will include managing safety risks, financial analysis, operations coordination, and fleet maintenance, while also gaining exposure to areas such as security, sales, human resources, labor relations, and legal compliance.
Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, 1-2 years of supervisory or transportation/logistics experience, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a valid driver’s license are required. A bachelor’s degree is preferred, and candidates must be willing to relocate within the designated market unit.
First for a Reason
Benefits
We offer competitive compensation and benefits (which vary based on role, location, and business), including physical and mental health initiatives, medical/dental/vision, 401(k), and paid holiday/vacation.
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.
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.
