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Cincinnati-based First Transit is a transport company, which operates in more than 300 locations and carries passengers throughout North America in 39 states, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, India, Panama and 4 Canadian provinces. Their roster of services incorporates fixed route, transit management, paratransit, shuttle, campus transportation, healthcare transportation and bus rapid transit. Their corporate values are driven by commitment to customers, dedication to safety and accountability for performance. With 120,000 employees across continents, the company unites its team by encouraging open channels of communication and nurturing growth among peers. In the areas of operations, finance, management, maintenance, and many others you can realize your personal and professional growth in a collaborative, inclusive and healthy work environment. Internal promotion is key to success in the history of the company, thus they have a great number of employees who have achieved and exceeded their career goals internally.

Subsidiary

$1B to 2B

Large

Multiple locations

Rail Transportation Companies, Truck Transportation Companies, Ground Passenger Transportation Companies

1955

Brad Thomas

Departments

What departments First Transit employees work at?

	Departments	Ratio
	other occupation	33.8%
	General and Operations Managers	16.8%
	Bus Drivers	15.2%
	Truck Drivers	9%
	Management - Other	8.5%
	Maintenance / Repair	6.7%
	Administrative - Other	6.4%

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Professional experience

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How many years of experience do First Transit employees have before joining?

Years of experience at First Transit: Newcomers: 22%, Experiencers: 14%, Experts: 19%, Veterans: 45%. First Transit employees have 8+ years experience on average before joining.

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Where did First Transit employees work before joining?

Where they've worked before First Transit: Durham School Services, First Student, FirstGroup America. Typical First Transit employees have worked at Durham School Services.

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Durham School Services

First Student

FirstGroup America

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What industries did First Transit employees work in previously?

Industry Background: The most typical industries of First Transit: Truck Transportation Companies, Rail Transportation Companies, Ground Passenger Transportation Companies, Niche Retailers, Niche Education. First Transit employees most likely come from a Truck Transportation Companies industry background.

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Where did First Transit employees work before joining?

Past employers' size at First Transit: Small: 26%, Medium: 16%, Large: 58%. Most First Transit employees have previously worked at large companies.

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Employee data

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How long do people stay in a role at First Transit?

Time employed at First Transit: <1: 10%, 1-3: 25%, 4-8: 35%, 9-13: 18%, 14-20: 9%, 20+: 3%. Most First Transit employees stay with the company for 4-8 years which is the same as the industry average.

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Culture & Values

How does First Transit rank for age & gender diversity?

Gender ratio at First Transit: 68.0% Male and 32.0% Female. Age ratio at First Transit: 16-20: 0%, 21-30: 36%, 31-40: 25%, 41-50: 19%, 51-60: 12%, 60+: 8%. First Transit rates - 2.0% more female than the industry average. Most First Transit employees are 21-30, which is below the industry median age range.

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What are the top roles at First Transit?

Top roles of First Transit: General Manager, Driver, Bus Operator, Bus Driver, Dispatcher. The top role at First Transit is General Manager.

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Career advancement

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How does First Transit rank for career advancement?

Career advancement at First Transit: low. First Transit ranks low for career advancement which is same as the industry average.

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What companies do First Transit employees go on to work at?

Future employers of First Transit: First Student, FirstGroup America, Lowe's, MV Transportation, National Express Transit Corporation. People who work at First Transit most typically go on to work for the First Student.