About the role
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.
ROAD SUPERVISOR
Location: Orillia, ON
Company: First Student
Position Type: Full-Time
First Student is seeking a Road Supervisor to join our team in Orillia. This role is ideal for a safety-focused leader with strong communication skills and experience supervising drivers in a transit or transportation environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise and support drivers in daily operations, including scheduling, coaching, and performance evaluations
- Conduct on-the-scene accident investigations and assist with reporting (accident, OSHA, safety violations)
- Deliver driver training and safety courses; retrain drivers involved in incidents
- Observe drivers on the road and address safety concerns in real time
- Act as a liaison between drivers, clients, and internal teams for customer service issues
- Monitor driver compliance with safety, legal, and labor policies
- Assist with DOT/FTA compliance, drug testing, and recordkeeping
- Support dispatching, interviewing, and other administrative tasks as needed
- Maintain a valid CDL and periodically operate routes
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 2-3 years of supervisory experience, preferably in transit or transportation
- Strong knowledge of vehicle operations and maintenance
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work under pressure
- Experience in HR and training is an asset
- Must be available to work extended hours, including Saturdays
- Valid driver's license and access to a personal vehicle for travel within the service area
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to inspect vehicles and facilities, including bending, kneeling, and standing for extended periods
- Comfortable working in various environmental conditions (wet, cold, hot)
- Capable of writing clear and legible reports
Join a company that values safety, leadership, and service excellence. Apply today to become part of the First Student team in Orillia.
About First Student
As the leading pupil transportation solutions provider for school districts in North America, First Student provides the best start and finish to every school day. Our teams complete five and a half million student journeys each day, moving more students than all U.S. airlines combined. We operate more than 44,500 vehicles in 41 U.S. states and 8 Canadian provinces/territories.
What makes First Student the right choice for your school district's needs?
Our partnerships: We believe great transportation is always the result of close, trusted partnerships with the school districts we serve. Understanding that needs change sometimes throughout the school year, our goal is to remain responsive to your district's needs. We work closely with school districts to ensure the transportation solutions we provide represent a collective, forward-thinking response to the needs of your district and community.
Our engagement: We believe education offers a child – and their family – the foundation needed to lead a productive and successful life. We support education by making sure children have a safe and reliable way to get to and from school each day. Students start and end their school days with us, and we recognize the opportunity we have to impact each student’s day in a positive manner.
Our people: Our people are our advantage. With a team of highly-trained drivers and the industry’s strongest safety record, we’re able to leverage the best practices, technologies and processes needed to deliver quality, consistent service.
Visit http://www.firststudentinc.com for more information about how First Student is Caring for students, today, tomorrow, together.®
About the role
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.
ROAD SUPERVISOR
Location: Orillia, ON
Company: First Student
Position Type: Full-Time
First Student is seeking a Road Supervisor to join our team in Orillia. This role is ideal for a safety-focused leader with strong communication skills and experience supervising drivers in a transit or transportation environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise and support drivers in daily operations, including scheduling, coaching, and performance evaluations
- Conduct on-the-scene accident investigations and assist with reporting (accident, OSHA, safety violations)
- Deliver driver training and safety courses; retrain drivers involved in incidents
- Observe drivers on the road and address safety concerns in real time
- Act as a liaison between drivers, clients, and internal teams for customer service issues
- Monitor driver compliance with safety, legal, and labor policies
- Assist with DOT/FTA compliance, drug testing, and recordkeeping
- Support dispatching, interviewing, and other administrative tasks as needed
- Maintain a valid CDL and periodically operate routes
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 2-3 years of supervisory experience, preferably in transit or transportation
- Strong knowledge of vehicle operations and maintenance
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work under pressure
- Experience in HR and training is an asset
- Must be available to work extended hours, including Saturdays
- Valid driver's license and access to a personal vehicle for travel within the service area
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to inspect vehicles and facilities, including bending, kneeling, and standing for extended periods
- Comfortable working in various environmental conditions (wet, cold, hot)
- Capable of writing clear and legible reports
Join a company that values safety, leadership, and service excellence. Apply today to become part of the First Student team in Orillia.
About First Student
As the leading pupil transportation solutions provider for school districts in North America, First Student provides the best start and finish to every school day. Our teams complete five and a half million student journeys each day, moving more students than all U.S. airlines combined. We operate more than 44,500 vehicles in 41 U.S. states and 8 Canadian provinces/territories.
What makes First Student the right choice for your school district's needs?
Our partnerships: We believe great transportation is always the result of close, trusted partnerships with the school districts we serve. Understanding that needs change sometimes throughout the school year, our goal is to remain responsive to your district's needs. We work closely with school districts to ensure the transportation solutions we provide represent a collective, forward-thinking response to the needs of your district and community.
Our engagement: We believe education offers a child – and their family – the foundation needed to lead a productive and successful life. We support education by making sure children have a safe and reliable way to get to and from school each day. Students start and end their school days with us, and we recognize the opportunity we have to impact each student’s day in a positive manner.
Our people: Our people are our advantage. With a team of highly-trained drivers and the industry’s strongest safety record, we’re able to leverage the best practices, technologies and processes needed to deliver quality, consistent service.
Visit http://www.firststudentinc.com for more information about how First Student is Caring for students, today, tomorrow, together.®