Location Safety Leader – Transportation

First Student, Inc.; Villa Park (IL); On-site; USD 58,500 - 71,500; Full time

Job summary

First Student, Inc. is seeking a Location Safety Manager to oversee safety operations, guide staff, and lead full safety supervisory duties at our Villa Park location.

The role emphasizes driver hiring, training, incident investigation, and safety compliance to ensure safe transportation services. The position requires 2-3 years in transportation or safety-related roles, a high school diploma, and strong knowledge of safety regulations.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years transportation or safety-related experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of federal and state rules and regulations regarding safety and environmental issues.
• Computer literacy with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Consistent attendance and punctuality.
• Possess working vehicle for travel in service area.

Responsibilities

• Administers driver hiring and compliance process.
• Provides direction and guidance to location trainers.
• Investigates accidents, incidents, and work-related injuries and determines fault/probability.
• Prepares and submits accident-related compliance forms, maintains files, and enters in system.
• Provides assistance and training to drivers and attendants on passenger management and other safety related issues.
• Performs driver road checks of driver performance.
• Supervise employees with safety and/or driver hiring or training responsibilities.
• Provides various reports and analyzes safety trends.

Skills

Transportation experience

Safety regulations knowledge

Computer literacy

Punctuality

Travel readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

First Student, Inc. is seeking a Location Safety Manager to oversee safety operations, guide staff, and lead full safety supervisory duties at our Villa Park location.

The role emphasizes driver hiring, training, incident investigation, and safety compliance to ensure safe transportation services. The position requires 2-3 years in transportation or safety-related roles, a high school diploma, and strong knowledge of safety regulations.