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Assistant Terminal Manager

Student Transportation of America

Barker, NYFull-time$24–28/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$24–28/hr
Location
Barker, NY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

CDL License

Job overview

The Assistant Terminal Manager supports daily operations at each terminal, reporting to the Terminal Manager and coordinating with corporate contacts and terminal staff. The role delegates work, oversees staffing and runs, monitors safety and overtime, and helps retain employees. The position works with dispatchers and other staff to keep operations on schedule and meet terminal financial and regulatory responsibilities.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

CommunicationDelegationSchool Bus OperationsTransportation OperationsLeadershipMicrosoft Office SuiteSchool District ContractsFederal and State Regulations

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent or Associate's Degree in Business3+ Years Transportation Operations Experience1+ Years Leadership ExperienceCDL With Passenger and School Bus EndorsementsCDL LicensePre-Employment Screenings

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Rate: $24 USD per hour

Description

Assistant Terminal Manager

The Assistant Terminal Manager at Ridge Road Express is responsible for daily operations in each terminal. He/she answers directly to the Terminal Manager and has a line to corporate contacts and responsibilities including, but not limited to, the General Manager, Vice President, ROAM, Finance Director, and Human Resources. The ATM is tasked with great responsibility that is completed as he/she delegates tasks to others, including but not limited to Dispatchers, Clerical Staff and mechanics. The ATM is an important part of the Management Staff, having a direct line to our most important asset, our people. The Terminal Manager typically works days, Monday-Friday, with some need on weekends, overnights and holidays. The ATM will be needed to be an above average communicator and a delegator of tasks.

Job-Type: Full-Time

Location: 1692 Quaker Road Barker, NY 14012

Pay Range: $24-$28 depending on experience

Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, 401k (matching), PTO

Daily Duties

  • Ensure the safety of all children and all passengers on our equipment is held above all else.

  • Evaluate your people and offer suggestions on ways to do a better job if needed.

  • Maintain a complete list of phone numbers and contact information for each person in each terminal for use in emergency situations or other situations where contact is needed.

  • Ensure to identify all training needs, participate in all training available and complete any training as noted by corporate training representatives.

  • Check runs and staffing – Ensure all runs are staffed and no runs are left open. Work with dispatchers to ensure every run is covered.

  • Check all messages (telephone / email / mail / other) and ensure there is nothing pressing for you to complete immediately. Return all calls and messages as appropriate. Email checks several times a day with return messages.

  • Document and track terminal days and runs daily to make it easier to complete billing sheets at the end of the month

  • Evaluate, approve or deny all time off for our people. Keep in mind the restrictions on months available, time available and amount of people able to be off at once.

  • Check the staffing for the next several days. Look ahead and be PROACTIVE. Know what is going to happen several days from today… Ensure you have all runs staffed at all times.

  • Ensure all ST Pay is updated.

  • Meet with dispatchers daily to ensure there is nothing that is needed to make the team more successful.

  • Ensure you are watching OT daily and keeping it to a minimum. OT must be held intact every school year.

  • Know and adhere to your terminal monthly P&L.

  • The ATM is responsible for ensuring all notifications to drivers are made and all essential paperwork is forwarded to them daily.

  • We need to ensure that our daily runs are on time and not being billed back to us by the district as penalties.

  • Interact with our people in all terminals. Know your people, what motivates them and what we can do to retain them.

  • Look for innovative ways to retain all people. Run those plans by the team before starting the process.

  • Work towards the goal of Zero Accidents. That is the goal, and it can be realized if it is addressed by the ATM.

  • Other tasks and duties as directed by the TM, GM or his/her designee.

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma, equivalent certification or Associate’s Degree from an accredited university or college in business is preferred

  • 3+ years’ experience in school bus or transportation related operations

  • 1+ years’ experience in a leadership role

  • Valid CDL license with passenger and school bus endorsement is a plus

  • If not CDL licensed will need to obtain

  • Experience in MS Office Suite

  • Knowledgeable in School District contracts and Federal and State regulations

  • Pass pre-employment screenings

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

STA is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants; returning military are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

How this job compares

Set against the 3,542 open Operations Management jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 9, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$24–28/hr
  • US median$23–27/hr214 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $26/hr, is 4% above the US median midpoint ($25/hr) — in the middle half of Operations Management hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 213 open Operations Management jobs in New York and 3,542 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in New York
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Operations Management postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (2,708 postings).
Education
793 of the 3,542 open Operations Management jobs (22%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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