Assistant Location Safety Manager

Now Hiring: Location Safety Manager

Salary: $52,000 $60,000 annually

At First Student, safety is at the heart of everything we do. As a Location Safety Manager, you'll play a vital leadership role by helping create and maintain a culture where safety comes firstfor our employees, our customers, and the students we transport every day.

Supporting Springfield Public Schools, you'll have the opportunity to influence the overall safety culture of one of our operations by partnering with drivers, monitors, dispatchers, maintenance technicians, and location staff to promote safe practices, ensure regulatory compliance, and continuously improve performance.

Why Join First Student?

At First Student, we're proud to offer:

• Competitive salary: $52,000 $60,000 annually
• Tremendous career advancement opportunities across more than 540 locations throughout the U.S. and Canada
• Positive, collaborative, and rewarding work environment
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid $10,000 life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Comprehensive onboarding, training, and professional development
• Employee discounts on cell phone plans, vehicles, travel, entertainment, and more through PerkSpot
• Long-term career stability with North America's leading school transportation provider

About the Location Safety Manager Position

As the Location Safety Manager, you'll serve as the local subject matter expert for safety, regulatory compliance, and driver development. This is a highly visible leadership role where you'll work with employees across the entire location to strengthen our safety culture and ensure every employee has the tools and support to succeed.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer the driver hiring and compliance process
• Provide leadership, coaching, and guidance to location trainers
• Investigate vehicle accidents, incidents, and workplace injuries
• Determine accident preventability and complete all required documentation
• Prepare and submit regulatory and compliance reports
• Maintain accurate safety records and enter data into company systems
• Conduct driver observations, road checks, and performance evaluations
• Coach drivers and attendants on passenger management and safe driving practices
• Supervise employees responsible for safety, hiring, and driver training
• Analyze safety trends and recommend corrective actions
• Partner with location leadership to foster a positive, proactive safety culture
• Collaborate with drivers, maintenance, dispatch, and office staff to improve safety performance and operational excellence
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, company, and customer safety requirements

Qualifications

• 23 years of transportation, safety, compliance, or related operational leadership experience
• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree preferred
• Working knowledge of federal and state transportation safety regulations
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Valid driver's license and reliable personal vehicle for travel within the service area
• Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to coach and develop employees

Build a Safer Tomorrow

This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about safety and leadership to make a meaningful impact supporting Springfield Public Schools. You'll help shape the safety culture of the location while working alongside drivers, maintenance technicians, dispatchers, and office staff to ensure our students are transported safely every day.

Apply today and help lead the safety culture at First Student in Springfield, MA.

First Student is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to attract and retain a diverse workforce and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued and respected. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. First Student maintains a drug-free workplace and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.