Safety Manager

Zūm•Yonkers, NY

2d•$75,000 - $83,000•Onsite

About The Position

We're seeking an experienced Safety Manager to lead safety operations at our Yonker, NY location. This role encompasses the complete safety lifecycle—from program development and training implementation to incident management and regulatory compliance. You'll build a culture of behavioral safety, manage safety department staff, and establish best-in-class safety standards that protect employees, students, and the communities we serve. You'll be the guardian of our most important value, ensuring every person arrives home safely every day. What Makes You Successful in This Role You're a passionate safety advocate with a commitment to zero incidents. You balance proactive prevention with responsive incident management in dynamic transportation environments. You make safety training engaging and memorable, turning compliance requirements into genuine behavior change. You analyze incident data, conduct field observations with drivers, present safety metrics to district administrators, and investigate accident scenes with equal confidence. You interpret regulations, influence behavior through clear communication, and build a culture where safety is everyone's responsibility.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in safety management within the transportation industry, with a strong preference for experience in school bus or passenger transportation
In-depth knowledge of FMCSA regulations, state pupil transportation laws, OSHA/DOT standards
Working knowledge of DOT, FMCSA (49 CFR Parts 382, 391, 395), state Department of Education school bus standards, and applicable state CDL/Non-CDL requirements for the assigned location.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience, specifically in supervising and training a driver workforce
Commercial Driver's License with Passenger and School Bus Endorsements
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex data and findings clearly
Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Director of Pupil Transportation (CDPT), or other relevant safety certifications are preferred
SBDI (School Bus Driver Instructor) certification
Prior experience with vehicle camera and monitoring systems

Responsibilities

Safety Culture: Lead safety meetings, toolbox talks, and yard walkthroughs to reinforce safe practices across all roles
Proactively identify hazards, document findings, and track corrective actions to closure
Track location-level safety metrics and report trends to the Location Manager
Incident & Accident Management: Serve as the on-site lead for all incidents and accidents; execute post-accident procedures correctly and within required timeframes
Conduct root cause investigations and administer DOT-mandated post-accident drug and alcohol testing (49 CFR Part 382.303)
Coordinate scene documentation and file complete, accurate claims in the insurance platform (ESIS)
Submit regulatory reports within required timeframes (FMCSA, state DOE, and other applicable agencies)
Workforce Compliance & Credentials: Maintain current credentials for all drivers and attendants: CDL, Non-CDL, school bus permits, DOT physicals, state endorsements, and bus attendant certifications — zero lapses
Maintain compliant Driver Qualification (DQ) files per FMCSA 49 CFR Part 391
Administer the DOT random drug and alcohol testing program (49 CFR Part 382), including pool enrollment, testing logistics, violation management, and return-to-duty coordination
Training & Workforce Proficiency: Oversee the Driver Trainer to ensure training programs — new hire onboarding, BTW, route qualification, and refresher — meet regulatory and Zūm standards
Manage the full Non-CDL to school bus driver certification pathway at the location
Maintain training completion records, proficiency evaluations, and corrective training logs; audit-ready at all times