Assistant Safety Manager

First Student • New Orleans, LA

4d • $55,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Location Safety Manager supervises the safety program. They ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations and company policy.

Requirements

• 5 Years Operations experience (includes all roles within operations starting with the driver role)
• Knowledge of federal and state rules and regulations regarding safety and environmental issues
• Proficient computer literacy essential with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Literacy in technology used to manage the operation to include but not limited to FGA approved Smart technology, Apps, encrypted drives, shared drives and other Smart technology.
• Ability to effectively prioritize tasks and manage time effectively
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills in dealing with employees of all levels including drivers, customers senior management, client representatives, union officials and general public.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a Safety role is preferred
• Committed to Safety Lifestyle
• Experience with other software such as timekeeping and payroll systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers driver hiring and compliance process (e.g., interviewing and driver selection; collecting applications; criminal background checks; credit reports; drug/alcohol testing; fingerprint checks; DOT physicals; TB Skin tests; motor vehicle records checks; I-9 forms).
• Provides direction and guidance to location trainers. Provide input into contents of classroom training to ensure compliance. Teaches classes as required. Schedules and conducts re-cert and re-training.
• Investigates incidents, accidents, and work-related injuries including accident investigation, accident reports, accident files, accident register, and follows up with the claims office and adjusters as necessary. Typically determines fault or preventability based on the facts identified at the scene. Provides post-accident counseling with drivers. Retrains drivers as necessary.
• Prepares and submits accident-related compliance forms, maintains files, and enters in DMO, or otherwise submits data to appropriate person or organization.
• Plans, schedules and conducts monthly safety meetings based on region and company safety and safety training goals and objectives. Assists and participates in Safety Action Team meetings. Sets up regular accident review committees to determine preventability of accidents. Responds to appeals from drivers.
• Provides assistance and training to drivers and attendants on passenger management and other safety related issues.
• Performs driver road checks of driver performance (e.g., pre-trip checks-lot-to-school and back; post-trip checks).
• Provide various reports and analyzes, including safety trends Develops cost saving recommendations. Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Company-paid life insurance
• Stable employment with a well-established organization
• Opportunities for growth and internal advancement
• Employee discounts on cell phone plans, vehicles, electronics, and more through PerkSpot

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed