Assistant Location Safety Manager

First Student; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and paid time off

Onboarding, training, and professional

Employee discounts on cell phone plans

Job summary

First Student in Springfield, MA is seeking a Location Safety Manager to lead the safety culture across the location and partner with drivers, monitors, dispatchers, maintenance, and location staff to promote safe practices and regulatory compliance. You will administer driver hiring and compliance, investigate incidents, prepare regulatory reports, and coach staff to uphold high safety standards.

This role offers a competitive salary with strong benefits and growth opportunities within a

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of transportation, safety, compliance, or related operational leadership experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Working knowledge of federal and state transportation safety regulations.
• Strong computer skills, including 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.

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.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

$52,000 - $60,000 annually

Now Hiring: Location Safety Manager

Springfield, MA

$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 first—for 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

• 2-3 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.

Language Requirement

This role requires English proficiency. Federal, state, and local requirements, including U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, require training, safety communications, company policies, employment documents, and other job‑related communications be conducted in English.

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.

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.

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.