Assistant Location Safety Manager
About The Position
First Student is the largest school transportation provider in North America, with more than a century of experience providing safe and reliable transportation. We work with 1,250 school districts in 39 states and 8 Canadian provinces, carrying approximately five million students in 21,000 schools daily. Now Hiring: Safety Supervisor At First Student, safety is at the center of everything we do. The Safety Supervisor supports safe, compliant, and reliable transportation operations for one or more small to midsize locations. This role helps oversee driver compliance, safety training, accident investigations, regulatory requirements, and ongoing safety performance. The ideal candidate has strong operations experience, sound judgment, and a commitment to building a safety-first culture.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of operations experience, including transportation operations experience
- Safety experience preferred
- Strong commitment to safety and compliance
- Knowledge of federal and state safety regulations
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Comfortable using operational technology, apps, shared drives, and smart devices
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work effectively with drivers, employees, customers, senior leaders, union officials, and the general public
- Fluent in English
Responsibilities
- Support driver hiring and compliance processes, including background checks, drug and alcohol testing, DOT physicals, motor vehicle records, I-9 forms, and other required documentation
- Provide guidance to location trainers and assist with classroom, recertification, and retraining programs
- Investigate accidents, incidents, and work-related injuries, including reports, files, follow-up, and preventability reviews
- Provide post-accident counseling and retraining to drivers as needed
- Prepare and maintain safety and compliance records
- Plan and conduct monthly safety meetings and participate in Safety Action Team meetings
- Support accident review committees and respond to driver appeals
- Provide safety-related support and training to drivers and attendants
- Conduct driver road checks and performance observations
- Review safety trends, prepare reports, and recommend improvements
- Complete additional duties and projects as assigned
Benefits
- Competitive pay: $66,750 - $66,900 annually
- Career advancement opportunities
- Positive and rewarding work environment
- Supportive leadership team
- Opportunity to make a direct impact on student and passenger safety
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
