Manager in Development

Manager In Development (Mid) Transportation & Logistics Leadership Program

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.

Location : 485 North Union Street Extension, Canton, MS 39046 Salary : $70,000 per year Job Type : Full-time

About the Opportunity

The Manager in Development (MID) program at First Student prepares high-potential talent for future leadership roles in transportation and logistics. Based in Canton, MS, this full-time role offers structured training, hands-on operational experience, and mentorship from seasoned leadersall designed to help you transition into a management position.

You'll rotate through key operational departments, gain visibility into daily transportation functions, and build the leadership and analytical skills needed to drive safe, efficient service delivery.

What You'll Do

• Rotate through Operations, Safety, Logistics, Maintenance, HR, Finance, and Dispatch.
• Learn core processes related to service delivery, routing, fleet performance, and compliance.
• Work directly with supervisors and managers to develop leadership capability.
• Support daily operations to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant transportation service.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across Safety, Fleet Maintenance, HR, and Finance.

What We're Looking For

Career Path Opportunities

Graduates of the MID program commonly advance into roles such as :

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation and benefits (vary by role / location), including :

Professional Growth : Our 35 month MID program is designed to develop future leaders, and we strongly promote from within across our North American operations.

Training : Gain expertise in safety, security, technology, equipment, and operational efficiency.

Diversity & Inclusion : We strive to create an inclusive culture where everyone belongs.

Community Impact : As the face of First Student, you'll play an important role in supporting and serving your community.

Disclaimer

Management may adjust job duties or responsibilities at any time. This description outlines primary functions but does not limit additional assignments.

How to Apply

Apply through the internal career portal or via the external posting on Indeed.

Apply today and get your career on the road with First Student!