Assistant Location Manager

firststudent· Alpha School Bus Company, Inc.
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📍 Crestwood, IL - West Midlothian TurnpikeFull time💰 USD 60K–65K
Full timeAlpha School Bus Company, Inc.

About this role

At First Student, our Assistant Location Managers are a constant reflection of our company’s commitment to safety and customer service. The Assistant Location Manager is responsible for assisting the Location Manager in supervising daily operations, monitoring performance, identifying safety issues, and resolving conflicts.

At First Student, we are proud to offer:

  • Schedule: Monday through Friday, day shift (variable hours between 6:30am-5:00pm)
  • Salary: $60,000-$65,000/yr, based on experience
  • Tremendous Career Advancement Opportunities due to a strong presence across North America
  • Positive and rewarding work environment

Assistant Transportation Manager Responsibilities:

  • Ensures home to school routes are covered in a timely and efficient manner
  • Interfaces with drivers regarding concerns and performance issues
  • Investigates client complaints and coordinates resolutions
  • Ensures achievement of on time performance goals
  • Monitors driver safety and makes Injury Prevention (IP) contacts with drivers to identify and resolve safety issues
  • Assist Contractual Manager with review and resolution of union grievances
  • Ensures dispatch staff assigns spare drivers and buses as required to provide on-time coverage of routes
  • Audits and corrects athletic trip invoices based on company guidelines

Assistant Transportation Manager Experience and Skills Required:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 3-5 years experience in transportation
  • 2-3 years supervisory experience
  • Computer literacy skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Familiar with basic vehicle mechanic processes and maintenance
  • Ability to effectively prioritize tasks and manage time effectively
  • Work extended hours regularly, including weekends
  • Possess working vehicle to travel within service area as needed

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


Apply today to join our team!


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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Assistant Location Manager role at firststudent?
The listed salary for this Assistant Location Manager position at firststudent is USD 60K–65K. This is an Full time role.
Where is the Assistant Location Manager position at firststudent located?
This Assistant Location Manager role at firststudent is based in Crestwood, IL - West Midlothian Turnpike. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Assistant Location Manager role at firststudent full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Assistant Location Manager role in the Alpha School Bus Company, Inc. department at firststudent.
Which team or department does the Assistant Location Manager at firststudent belong to?
This Assistant Location Manager position is part of the Alpha School Bus Company, Inc. department at firststudent. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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This Assistant Location Manager position at firststudent was posted on Aug 7, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Assistant Location Manager
firststudent · 💰 USD 60K–65K
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