Location Transportation Safety Manager I

Job Description

Job Description

First for a reason :

At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.

Location Safety Manager

Locations : Stamford, CT, and Hamden, CT

Compensation : $60,000 - $70,000 annually

About the Role

At First Student, our Location Safety Managers are a constant reflection of our company's commitment to safety and customer service. The Location Safety Manager provides operational oversight, guidance, and leadership in carrying out full safety supervisory duties at the location level.

What We Offer

• Tremendous career advancement opportunities due to our strong North American presence

Positive and rewarding work environment

Competitive pay : $60,000 - $70,000 annually

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, PTO, holidays, 401(k) with company match, and employee discounts

Key Responsibilities

Provide direction and guidance to location trainers

Investigate accidents, incidents, and work-related injuries; determine fault / probability

Prepare and submit accident-related compliance forms, maintain files, and enter data in the system

Provide assistance and training to drivers and attendants on passenger management and other safety-related issues

Perform driver road checks and evaluate driver performance

Supervise employees with safety, driver hiring, or training responsibilities

Prepare reports and analyze safety trends to support continuous improvement

Qualifications

2-3 years of transportation or safety-related experience

High school diploma or equivalent (Bachelor's degree a plus)

Knowledge of federal and state rules / regulations regarding safety and environmental issues

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Strong leadership, communication, and training skills

Reliable transportation for travel within the service area

Consistent attendance and punctuality

Why First Student?

Our commitment to safety, customer service, and dependable transportation creates a working environment you'll love. With over 120,000 team members and 2.5 billion student journeys annually , First Student offers long-term career stability, training, and growth opportunities.

Equal Opportunity EmployerWe aspire to have a culture where all people are First. We strive to attract and retain a diverse workforce; therefore, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

First Student is committed to providing a drug-free workplace. For candidates applying in San Francisco or Los Angeles, we will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance or the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance.

Apply today to join our team and help us keep students safe every day.

In the state of Washington, all technician and driving positions, including but not limited to van drivers and any other position requiring employees to drive a company-owned vehicle, are considered safety-sensitive and are therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. First is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace. First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, and any other fair chance law. Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance Poster is at this link or upon request https : / / www.phila.gov / media / 20210423160847 / Fair -Chance-Hiring-law-poster.pdf.