Assistant Location Safety Manager

FIRST MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC; 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 PTO

Job summary

First Student in Springfield, MA is seeking a Location Safety Manager to act as the local safety subject matter expert and lead regulatory compliance and driver development at the site.

You will oversee safety programs, coach location trainers, investigate incidents, and ensure proper documentation and reporting across the location to maintain a safe environment for students and staff.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of transportation, safety, compliance, or related operational leadership experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state transportation safety regulations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

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.
• Collaborate with location leadership to foster a safety culture.
• Ensure compliance with all safety requirements.

Skills

Safety leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Coaching

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Now Hiring: Location Safety Manager Springfield, MA Salary: $52,000 - $60,000 annually

Why Join First Student?

• 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

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.

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.

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 includes 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.

MISSION: Provide unmatched care and the safest ride to school, so when students arrive, they start and end their day with an exceptional experience and are ready to achieve their full potential.

FOCUS ON SAFETY: Safety is at the heart of everything we do.

CARE FOR OUR STUDENTS: Ensure our vehicles are welcoming and trusted places where students feel comfortable and secure.

SURPASS CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS: Go the extra mile to deliver an extraordinary experience for our customers and communities.

FOSTER TEAMWORK: Work together, act with integrity, respect each other, champion diversity and inclusion.

SET THE HIGHEST STANDARDS: Continually seek a better way to do things with innovation, sustainable practices, financial discipline, commercial excellence, and operational excellence.