Location Safety Lead: Drive Local Safety Programs

FIRST MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC; Middle Island (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

First Student is seeking a Safety Manager to oversee the location's day-to-day safety and training programs, ensuring compliance with federal, state, local, and company requirements. You will monitor safety performance, investigate incidents, coach drivers and staff, and coordinate training to maintain a safe operating environment.

You will partner with regional safety leaders to implement best practices, analyze safety data, and drive action plans that reduce risk and protect students,

Qualifications

• Three years of safety experience or a combination of relevant education and experience.
• Strong understanding of federal, state, provincial, and local safety regulations.
• Working knowledge of FMCSA and/or FTA regulations.
• Relevant safety certifications and OSHA 10-hour training preferred.
• Strong computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Fluent English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage location safety programs and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, provincial, local, and company safety requirements.
• Support driver hiring and qualification processes, including motor vehicle record reviews, drug and alcohol testing, fingerprinting, DOT physicals, and required regulatory documentation, as applicable.
• Provide direction and oversight to location trainers and ensure required training, recertification, and enhancement programs are completed accurately and on time.
• Lead investigations of collisions and other safety events using established investigation methods, maintain required documentation, determine preventability with location leadership, and provide post-event coaching.
• Monitor driver and employee safety performance using road evaluations, telematics, safety dashboards, and other available technology.
• Identify hazards and unsafe practices, develop appropriate controls, and evaluate the effectiveness of corrective actions and safety programs.

Skills

Safety regulations

FMCSA/FTA

OSHA 10

Communication

Time management

Microsoft Office

Safety investigations

Education

Three years safety-related experience or related education

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

First Student is seeking a Safety Manager to oversee the location's day-to-day safety and training programs, ensuring compliance with federal, state, local, and company requirements. You will monitor safety performance, investigate incidents, coach drivers and staff, and coordinate training to maintain a safe operating environment.

You will partner with regional safety leaders to implement best practices, analyze safety data, and drive action plans that reduce risk and protect students,