Safety Manager

North America Central School Bus • Kildeer, IL

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About The Position

If you’re looking for a career that will give you a strong sense of pride and purpose, this is the job for you. Getting over 1,000,000 children safely to and from school every day is one of the most important jobs you will ever have. Come work for North America Central where your skills are valued, and your contribution appreciated.
Job Purpose
Work closely with the Division Manager and Regional Safety Manager to promote a positive safety culture and deliver expected safety results across assigned locations. This role is responsible for safety compliance, training, coaching, and continuous improvement in safe operations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a CDL Operator’s License with required endorsements and applicable state or local permits
• 2–4 years of transportation safety experience preferred
• Strong interpersonal, verbal communication, and presentation skills
• Knowledge of federal and state safety and environmental regulations preferred
• Ability to work collaboratively with operations, training, and maintenance teams
• Maintain a professional and respectful demeanor with employees, customers, and school partners
• Perform all job duties safely and in accordance with company policies and procedures
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain detailed records

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate and promote a safe working environment at all times
• Ensure compliance with all federal and state regulations, company policies, local procedures, and required documentation
• Analyze safety records, identify trends, and implement corrective actions as needed
• Conduct facility inspections to evaluate safe work behaviors of all personnel
• Investigate, document, and report injury and collision claims; cooperate with insurance adjusters as required
• Implement and monitor classroom training programs to ensure compliance with federal, state, and company requirements
• Provide classroom instruction and behind‑the‑wheel training for new and current employees, including certification and skills enhancement training
• Conduct annual road evaluations and observations for all drivers
• Ensure all new‑hire evaluations are completed within 10–30 days following certification
• Establish training schedules and provide guidance to location trainers, ensuring consistent training procedures
• Conduct regular meetings with trainers to review training issues, collisions, and personal injury trends
• Initiate and maintain complete training and safety files in compliance with regulations and company policy, including: Behind‑the‑wheel documentation Motor Vehicle Records (MVRs) Driver authorizations Fingerprint cards Final evaluation results Third‑party testing documentation
• Plan, coordinate, and conduct monthly safety meetings, including topic selection, agenda development, presentation, room setup, notifications, and attendance tracking
• Follow up with absent employees to ensure make‑up sessions and 100% attendance
• Monitor and evaluate student loading and unloading procedures
• Meet with school officials as needed regarding safety concerns
• Assist Division Managers and maintenance personnel with fleet inspections, including damage, cleanliness, and safety‑related issues

Benefits

• Make a direct impact on student and employee safety
• Lead and influence safety culture across operations
• Work closely with operations leadership in a mission‑driven environment
• Opportunity for growth within transportation safety and compliance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees