Assistant Location Safety Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid $10,000 life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and paid time off

Employee discounts through PerkSpot

Job summary

First Student in Springfield, MA is seeking a Location Safety Manager to lead safety, regulatory compliance, and driver development at the location. You will collaborate with drivers, monitors, dispatchers, maintenance technicians, and office staff to promote safe practices and strong safety culture.

This is a highly visible leadership role requiring collaboration across teams to ensure compliance and continuous safety improvements. Competitive salary and benefits accompany the position.

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 and ability to use standard office software.

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 documentation.
• Prepare and submit regulatory and compliance reports.
• Maintain safety records and enter data into company systems.
• Conduct driver observations, road checks, and performance evaluations.
• Coach drivers on passenger management and safe driving practices.
• Supervise staff responsible for safety, hiring, and driver training.
• Analyze safety trends and recommend corrective actions.
• Partner with location leadership to foster a proactive safety culture.
• Collaborate with drivers, maintenance, dispatch, and office staff to improve safety and operations.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, company, and customer safety requirements.

Skills

Transportation leadership

Safety compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Now Hiring: Location Safety Manager

Springfield, MA

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 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