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First Student, Inc. is the largest school transportation provider in North America, committed to safe and reliable student transportation.

First Student

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Job Description
Major Responsibilities
  • Act as the main point of contact for clients in regard to routing, student information, school schedules, etc.​
  • Work with Field Operations to ensure driver compliance is completed and up to date per school district and state standards. ​
  • Manage the day to day scheduled trips, ensuring trips have been started, are running on time, completed and troubleshoot trips that need immediate attention. ​
  • Effectively communicate via telephone, email, text message, and chat applications with a school districts, transportation partners and team members.​
  • This position requires a high level of customer service communication and care ​
  • Handle escalated situations with a sense of urgency, calmness, and professionalism ​
  • When applicable, Agents assigned to bilingual speaking roles will be required to meet all expectations in their designated language as outlined in this document
  • Manage the day to day scheduled trips, ensuring trips have been started, are running on time, completed and troubleshoot trips that need immediate attention. ​
  • Receive incoming Clients calls with a high level of professionalism and care ​
  • Problem-solve transportation concerns from parents, clients, and Transportation Partners​
  • Effectively communicate via telephone, email, text message, and chat applications with a wide variety of customers, clients and employees ​
  • Successfully navigate multiple computer systems and applications simultaneously ​
  • When applicable, Agents assigned to bilingual speaking roles will be required to meet all expectations in their designated language as outlined in this document​
  • Ability to cross-train and assist in other departments or projects at your manager's request. This would typically be done between call volume peaks ​
  • Handle escalated situations with a sense of urgency, calmness, and professionalism ​
  • Detail and solution orientated while being part of a team environment ​
  • Duties and responsibilities are not limited to above descriptions and can be modified or changed at the discretion of Management.

Disclaimer
Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.


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.

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First Student is the leading school transportation solutions provider in North America, helping school districts achieve their missions by providing the best start and finish to every school day. With a commitment to caring for students, First Student has a legacy that spans more than 100 years. Every day, we complete five and a half million student journeys, moving more students than all domestic airlines combined. This extensive experience allows us to tailor our services to meet the unique transportation needs of each community we serve.

We are recognized for our emphasis on safety and quality service. Our dedicated drivers are trained through comprehensive programs that prioritize the well-being of students, ensuring a safe and supportive environment on every ride. Additionally, we leverage advanced technology and innovative practices, such as electric bus deployment and environmentally friendly operations, to enhance our service and minimize our environmental impact. The partnerships we cultivate with school districts reflect our commitment to transparency, accountability, and exceptional care for every student who rides with us.

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