Compliance Specialist
First Student•New York, NY
•Onsite
About The Position
At First Student, this role is a critical part of our safety, compliance, and operational infrastructure. The Driver Compliance Operations Specialist supports regulatory compliance, driver qualification standards, and location-level operations by maintaining compliance systems, training staff, and ensuring documentation accuracy across assigned locations. This position plays a key role in protecting safety, ensuring regulatory alignment, and supporting operational excellence.
Requirements
- 3 years of business or operations experience required
- Solid understanding of Driver Compliance Programs
- Strong knowledge of Federal, State, and Provincial requirements for Commercial Drivers
- Proven ability to train, coach, and support staff
- Proficiency in Microsoft® PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team structure
- Strong organizational, analytical, and time management skills
- Flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced, changing environment
- Professional discretion and confidentiality mindset
Nice To Haves
- Transportation industry experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Maintain a high degree of confidentiality and professionalism
- Promote safe environments and positive collaboration
- Upload, manage, and maintain compliance dates and documentation for assigned locations
- Review all documents for accuracy prior to entry into compliance systems
- Communicate documentation issues and support resolution with locations
- Train location staff on compliance programs, processes, and document requirements
- Support and maintain the Driver Compliance Program
- Troubleshoot compliance platform challenges and operational issues
- Maintain compliance standards and escalate issues to the Driver Compliance Supervisor as needed
- Support on-site location activities as assigned
- Ensure compliance with contractual, legal, and regulatory requirements
- Prepare reports, schedules, and compliance documentation
- Maintain accurate operational and personnel records
- Schedule meetings and operational activities
- Support payroll submission processes
- Provide operational and administrative leadership support to location teams
- Perform other related responsibilities as required
Benefits
- Direct impact on safety and compliance outcomes
- Exposure to multi-location operations
- Career pathways into compliance, operations, and leadership roles
- Stable, mission-critical industry
- Professional, collaborative team environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
