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Summary
Company information
History
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 provinceSee more
Address
Multiple locations
Size
Large
Founded
1955
CEO
Brad Thomas
Type
Subsidiary
Revenue
$1B to 2B
Industry
Ground Passenger Transportation
Website
Departments
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| Field | 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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Years of experience
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Educational background
Fields of study
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Top educational institutions
See which colleges and universities First Transit employees attended.
DeVry University-Arizona
Miami University-Hamilton
Northern Kentucky University
Portland State University
University of Phoenix-Utah
Employee data
Length of employment
See how many years an employee typically spends working for First Transit.
Age
Age distribution at First Transit.
Gender ratio
See gender distribution at First Transit.
| Gender | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| male | 68% | |
| female | 32% |
Tob job titles
These are the top job titles at First Transit.
| Job title | Ratio |
|---|---|
| General Manager | 9.4% |
| Driver | 8.3% |
| Bus Operator | 7% |
| Bus Driver | 5% |
| Dispatcher | 3.9% |
| Safety Manager | 2.9% |
| Coach Operator | 2.6% |
| Operations Manager | 2.4% |
| Maintenance Manager | 2.1% |
| Paratransit Driver | 2.1% |
Career advancement
Climb up the career ladder
How are the chances of advancing your career at First Transit relative to the time in a position.
Low
| Years in position | Percentage who advanced |
|---|---|
| <1 | 13.7% |
| 1 | 23.5% |
| 2 | 17.6% |
| 3 | 17.6% |
| 4+ | 27.5% |
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Jobs
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Join the First Transit team as Diesel Fleet Technician! Work in an Essential Business - Servicing RTD Commerce City If you're a highly skilled mechanic with a strong sense of personal responsibility, a dedication to excellence , and a truly positive...Read more
Have you considered being a Bus Driver in your community? Now's your chance! Get PAID to do what you love! First Transit Drivers provide transportation via JAC within our local communities. Our drivers connect people to jobs, healthcare, education, and...Read more
Are you the Fleet Technician we're looking for at First Transit? If you're a highly skilled mechanic with a strong sense of personal responsibility, a dedication to excellence , and a truly positive attitude who's looking to make a difference in your...Read more
Have you considered being a Driver in your community? Now's your chance! Get PAID to do what you love! First Transit Drivers provide essential transportation within our local communities. Each day our drivers transport individuals to important locations...Read more
Now Hiring CDL Drivers!! We Train For The Passenger Endorsement!! Join the First Transit-Tiger Transit team, operating exclusively within Auburn University, and be a part of something rewarding and satisfying! As a Shuttle Bus Driver, you would provide our...Read more
Automotive Mechanic $1000.00 Sign-on Bonus** If you're a highly skilled mechanic with a strong sense of personal responsibility, a dedication to excellence, and a truly positive attitude who's looking to make a difference in your community, you might be...Read more
Join First Transit as an Automotive Service Technician at Cortland Transit! We're Proud to Offer You: Hourly Wages starting at $19.35 based on experience and qualifications + ASE Certifications earn you bonus money! Annual Boot allowance A clean and...Read more
Have you considered being a Bus Driver in your community? Now's your chance! Get PAID to do what you love! First Transit Drivers provide transportation via Crescent City. Our drivers connect people to jobs, healthcare, education, and leisure activities! As...Read more
Join First Transit as Bus Fueler/Washer - Servicing Valley Metro! The Service Employee is a labor-intensive position in a fast-paced environment, where the employee refuels and verifies fluid levels (oil, coolant) on all buses and performs cleaning of...Read more
Now Hiring Drivers! Hiring bonuses! Now offering Limited Special $1000 Bonus for CDL with Passenger and Airbrakes! * Love the Winter, the mountains and winter recreation? Have you considered being a Bus Driver? Now's your chance! Get PAID to do what you...Read more
Have you considered being a Reservationist? Now is your chance! Part Time and Full Time Positions Available! First Transit is looking for Reservationists in McHenry, IL. Our Reservationists helpmaintain inbound and outbound calling to our customers in...Read more
Have you considered being a Monitor? Now is your chance! We need Monitorsin Cortland, NYto provide operational oversight, day-to-day management, and assist drivers in safe route operation.We are seeking customer service-oriented professionals who are...Read more
Are you interested in becoming a DISPATCHER? Now is your chance! GetPAIDto do what you love! First Transit is looking for Dispatchers in Norwich, NY. Our dispatchers are an integral part of daily operations. Dispatchersassure all routes are filled as...Read more
Join the First Transit team as a Heavy Equipment Bus Mechanic! Servicing the Rutgers University Bus Fleet Located At Monmouth Junction, NJ and New Brunswick, NJ First Transit is proud to offer: $26-$35/hour based on experience and qualifications Earn extra...Read more
Are you the Fleet Maintenace Technician we're looking for at First Transit? If you're a highly-skilled mechanic with a strong sense of personal responsibility, a dedication to excellence, and a truly positive attitude who's looking to make a difference in...Read more
Now Hiring Non-CDL Drivers!! First Transit Drivers provide transportation via the Maryland Transit Authority within our local communities. Each day our drivers transport individuals who rely on our service to doctors' appointments, work, grocery stores...Read more
Join the First Transit Team as a Journeyman Level Diesel Mechanic! Servicing University of Minnesota! Starting Pay Up to $31.49/HR! We're Proud to Offer You: Wages up to $31.49/HR based on shift, experience, and qualifications A clean and positive work...Read more
Fleet Maintenance Supervisor Night Shift Supervisor! Join theFirst Transit team as Fleet Maintenance Supervisor and supervise the maintenance and repair of buses and support vehicles to contract requirements.We hire individuals who make safety and customer...Read more
Air Conditioning Technician Join the First Transit team as anA/C Technician working on CNG transit buses.Our technicians are committed to safety, customer service, and have hands-on experience with heavy duty maintenance and repair. If that sounds like you...Read more
Major Responsibilities: Supervise and support Location Safety Managers to ensure compliance and attainment of Safety KPIs. Analyzes data and provides direction for opportunities to improve safety performance, improve quality of coaching and improve driver...Read more
Have you considered being a Bus Driver in your community? Now’s your chance! Get PAID to do what you love! First Transit Drivers provide transportation via Rideshare within our local communities. Our drivers connect people to jobs, healthcare, education...Read more
Fleet Service Employee - Servicing CobbLinc Are you committed to providing the highest levels of quality service? If so, First Transit wants you! The Fleet Service Employee performs fueling, bus cleaning, and detailing under the supervision of maintenance...Read more
Have you considered being a Metro Mobility Driver in your community? Now’s your chance! NO CDL REQUIRED! First Transit Drivers provide transportation via Metro Mobility within our local communities. Each day our drivers transport vulnerable adults to their...Read more
Have you considered being a Van Driver in your community? Now's your chance! Get PAID to do what you love! First Transit Drivers provide transportation within our local communities. Each day our drivers transport individuals who rely on our service to...Read more
Have you considered being a Driver in your community? Now's your chance! Get PAID to do what you love! First Transit is currently hiring drivers to be an integral part of the Portland Bike Share program. As a Shift Lead Driver you would be responsible for...Read more
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?Have you considered being a Van Driver in your community? Now?s your chance! Get PAID to do what you love! ? First Transit Drivers provide transportation via Lyft within our local communities. EachRead more
Closed on: 02/29/2020 | Reposting: 1
Do you live in the Portland Area and desire to assist with providing a vital service for your local community? Do you have the skills to succeed in delivering consistently high quality service?FirstRead more
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? Have you considered being a Bus Driver in your community? Now?s your chance Get PAID to do what you love First Transit Drivers provide transportation via Sandusky Transit within our localRead more
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Have you considered being a Bus Driver in your community? Now’s your chance! Get PAID to do what you love! First Transit Drivers provide transportation via Freedom Transit within our localRead more
Closed on: 02/29/2020 | Reposting: 1
Have you considered being a Bus Driver in your community? Now's your chance! Get PAID to do what you love! First Transit Drivers provide transportation via Clermont County MRDD within our localRead more
Closed on: 02/29/2020 | Repostings: 5
Have you considered being a Bus Driver in your community? Now's your chance! Get PAID to do what you love! First Transit Drivers provide transportation. Our drivers connect people to jobs, healthcare,Read more
Closed on: 02/29/2020 | Repostings: 5
Have you considered being a Professional Call Center Representative? Now is your chance! First Transit is now hiring first-class Call Center Representatives in Roseville, MN who will be responsibleRead more
Closed on: 02/29/2020 | Repostings: 7
Have you considered being a Bus Driver in your community? Now's your chance! Get PAID to do what you love! First Transit Drivers provide transportation via TriMet (Portland). Our drivers connectRead more
Closed on: 02/28/2020 | Repostings: 6
Have you considered being a Shuttle Bus Driver in your community? Nows your chance! Get PAID to do what you love! Newly Increase Hourly Wages: $17.00/HRFirst Transit Drivers provide transportation viaRead more
Closed on: 02/28/2020 | Repostings: 4
Do you live inthe Portland Area and desire to assist with providing a vital service for your local community? Do you have the skills to succeed in delivering consistently high quality service?FirstRead more
Closed on: 02/28/2020 | Reposting: 1
Have you considered being a Shuttle Bus Driver in your community? Nows your chance! Get PAID to do what you love! Newly Increase Hourly Wages: $17.00/HRFirst Transit Drivers provide transportation viaRead more
Closed on: 02/28/2020 | Repostings: 4
Do you live inthe Portland Area and desire to assist with providing a vital service for your local community? Do you have the skills to succeed in delivering consistently high quality service?FirstRead more
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BUS DRIVER (CDL-B) w/ Passenger & Air Brake endorsements- Univ. RochesterFirst TransitBundyville, NY
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BUS DRIVER (CDL-B) w/ Passenger & Air Brake endorsements- Univ. RochesterFirst TransitChenango Lake, NY
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BUS DRIVER (CDL-B) w/ Passenger & Air Brake endorsements- Univ. RochesterFirst TransitIndian Lake, NY
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Closed on: 02/28/2020 | Repostings: 4
Airline Employee Shuttle Driver - CDL Required (26138) Have you considered being a Bus Driver in your community? Now''s your chance Get PAID to do what you love First Transit Drivers provideRead more
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Full-Time CDL Bus Driver - Fort Bend County Public Transportation FacilityFirst TransitRosenberg, TX
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BUS DRIVER (CDL-B) w/ Passenger & Air Brake endorsements- Univ. RochesterFirst TransitFar Rockaway, NY
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Closed on: 02/28/2020 | Repostings: 4
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Closed on: 02/28/2020 | Repostings: 4
Do you live inthe Portland Area and desire to assist with providing a vital service for your local community? Do you have the skills to succeed in delivering consistently high quality service?FirstRead more
Closed on: 02/28/2020 | Reposting: 1
Have you considered being a Shuttle Bus Driver in your community? Nows your chance! Get PAID to do what you love! Newly Increase Hourly Wages: $17.00/HRFirst Transit Drivers provide transportation viaRead more
Closed on: 02/28/2020 | Repostings: 4
Have you considered being a Shuttle Bus Driver in your community? Nows your chance! Get PAID to do what you love! Newly Increase Hourly Wages: $17.00/HRFirst Transit Drivers provide transportation viaRead more
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BUS DRIVER (CDL-B) w/ Passenger & Air Brake endorsements- Univ. RochesterFirst TransitWellsville, NY
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Closed on: 02/28/2020 | Repostings: 4
Do you live inthe Portland Area and desire to assist with providing a vital service for your local community? Do you have the skills to succeed in delivering consistently high quality service?FirstRead more
Closed on: 02/28/2020 | Reposting: 1
Have you considered being a Shuttle Bus Driver in your community? Nows your chance! Get PAID to do what you love! Newly Increase Hourly Wages: $17.00/HRFirst Transit Drivers provide transportation viaRead more
Closed on: 02/28/2020 | Repostings: 4
? Have you considered being a Bus Driver in your community? Now?s your chance Get PAID to do what you love Newly Increased Starting Wage: $18.50/HR with conditional Sign On $2,000 First TransitRead more
Closed on: 02/28/2020 | Reposting: 1
Do you live inthe Portland Area and desire to assist with providing a vital service for your local community? Do you have the skills to succeed in delivering consistently high quality service?FirstRead more
Closed on: 02/28/2020 | Reposting: 1
Have you considered being a Shuttle Bus Driver in your community? Nows your chance! Get PAID to do what you love! Newly Increase Hourly Wages: $17.00/HRFirst Transit Drivers provide transportation viaRead more
Closed on: 02/28/2020 | Repostings: 4
Have you considered being a Shuttle Bus Driver in your community? Nows your chance! Get PAID to do what you love! Newly Increase Hourly Wages: $17.00/HRFirst Transit Drivers provide transportation viaRead more
Closed on: 02/28/2020 | Repostings: 4
Job trends
Total job postings in the past
Based on 130 job boards, duplications excluded154
Current job openings
17%
in 6 months
1,945%
in 1 year
3 weeks
Average posting lifetime
Total job posting distribution in the past
Based on 17,768 number of jobs from 130 job boards, duplications excluded| Job category | Distribution | Job quantity | 6 months | 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 33.6% | 5,978 | 55% | 4,800% |
| Transportation & Logistics | 19.6% | 3,491 | 110% | 1,487% |
| Government & Military | 9.9% | 1,753 | 56% | 815% |
| Education | 9.7% | 1,729 | 19% | 7,204% |
| Construction | 8.1% | 1,444 | 66% | 3,700% |
| Other | 5.7% | 1,013 | 52% | 1,233% |
| Consulting & Upper Management | 2.2% | 394 | 6% | 796% |
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Q&A
Q: When was First Transit established?
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A: 1955.
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Q: What industry is First Transit in?
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A: they’re in Transportation/Logistics.
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Q: Where’s First Transit’s HQ located?
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A: The HQ is at Cincinnati, OH.
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Q: What’s the gender distribution at First Transit?
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A: 32.0% female, 68.0% male.
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Q: What’s First Transit’s yearly revenue?
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A: $1b to 2b
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Q: Who holds the CEO position in First Transit?
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A: Brad Thomas.
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Q: How long do people usually work for First Transit?
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A: 4-8 year(s).
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Q: what kind of companies did First Transit employees work for?
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A: Large companies before First Transit.
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Q: How often do employees get promoted at First Transit ?
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A: advancement opportunities are low
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Q: Top future employers of First Transit employees?
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A: FirstGroup America, First Student, Lowe's, MV Transportation, National Express Transit Corporation, Ride Right, LLC, RTD, Transdev.
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Q: Who are the top previous employers of First Transit employees?
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A: Durham School Services, FirstGroup America, First Student, Keolis Transit, MV Transportation, North County Transit District, Transdev, US Army.
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Q: How old are First Transit’s employees in general?
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A: around 21-30.
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Q: Where did most of First Transit employees go to school?
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A: DeVry University-Arizona, Miami University-Hamilton, Northern Kentucky University, Portland State University, University of Phoenix-Utah.
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