Manager, Safety and Compliance

Greyhound Lines, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Parental leave

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Travel benefits

Job summary

Greyhound Lines, Inc. is seeking a Manager of Safety & Compliance in Atlanta to lead safety, driver training, and regulatory programs.

You will ensure audit-ready processes, promote safe driving, oversee driver qualifications, and partner with Operations, Fleet/Maintenance, HR and leadership to lower risk and foster a proactive safety culture. The role combines hands-on leadership with incident investigations, policy development, audits, and reporting of safety performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, EH, engineering, transportation, or related field.
• 5+ years in safety, transportation compliance, or risk management with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Knowledge of FMCSA/DOT driver requirements, Hours of Service, ELDs, and CVSA rules.
• Valid CDL and commercial driving experience preferred.
• Strong communication, investigation, analytical, coaching, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office and safety reporting systems.
• OSHA training or CSP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee driver qualification files, background checks, DOT medical certification, and FMCSA Clearinghouse processes.
• Monitor compliance with FMCSA/DOT, CVSA, and federal/state/local requirements; maintain records and address deficiencies.
• Lead safety training programs and monitor safety performance across the employee lifecycle.
• Coordinate investigations of accidents, injuries, near misses, and safety violations; implement corrective actions.
• Develop, update, and enforce safety policies; conduct inspections and audits of facilities and operations.
• Provide regular safety performance reporting, audits, and risk assessments to leadership.
• Collaborate with Operations, Fleet/Maintenance, HR, and trainers to embed safety in daily decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Investigation

Coaching

OSHA knowledge

FMCSA knowledge

CDL experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

OSHA CSP certification

Tools

MS Office

Safety reporting systems

Job description

Overview

The Manager, Safety & Compliance leads Greyhound’s transportation safety, driver training, regulatory compliance, and workplace safety programs. This role maintains audit-ready compliance processes, promotes safe driving and operating practices, oversees driver qualification and training activities, investigates incidents, and partners with Operations, Fleet/Maintenance, Human Resources, and leadership to reduce risk and strengthen a proactive safety culture. This position is a hands-on safety leadership role, Manager, Safety& Compliance needs to be equally effective with drivers, the Command Center, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

DOT/FMCSA and Driver Compliance

• Oversee driver qualification files, background checks, DOT medical certification records, onboarding documentation, and FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse processes, as applicable.
• Monitor compliance with FMCSA, DOT, CVSA, and applicable federal, state, and local transportation safety requirements; maintain accurate, accessible records and address deficiencies.

Driver Safety and Training

• Manage continuous safety and training programs, safety performance monitoring, etc., through the full employee lifecycle
• Review speeding, driving behavior, and camera/telematics events with drivers and operations leadership; document coaching and follow-up.
• Support driver hiring and onboarding; conduct 30-, 60-, and 90-day check-ins with new drivers.

Incident Response and Risk Reduction

• Lead or coordinate investigations of accidents, injuries, near misses, and safety violations; identify root causes and implement preventive and corrective actions.
• Serve as an on-call safety resource for collisions, incidents, and drug-testing questions as needed; respond to accident scenes when practical.

Workplace Safety and Regulatory Programs

• Develop, maintain, and update company safety policies, compliance procedures, and training materials, including applicable OSHA, EPA, and local requirements.
• Conduct inspections and audits of facilities, equipment, and operations; identify hazards and partner with responsible teams on corrective actions.
• Prepare and maintain required incident, inspection, training, and safety reporting records; coordinate regulatory reporting as applicable.

Leadership, Reporting and Safety Culture

• Serve as a point of contact for safety and compliance questions from employees, leaders, contractors, and regulatory stakeholders.
• Provide leadership with regular safety performance reporting, audit findings, compliance risks, incident trends, and corrective-action status.
• Collaborate with Operations, Fleet/Maintenance, Human Resources, and driver trainers to embed safety in day-to-day decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, environmental health, engineering, transportation, or related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Five or more years of relevant safety, transportation compliance, or risk management experience, including at least two years in a leadership role; three years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of FMCSA/DOT driver requirements, Hours of Service, ELDs, driver qualification files, and applicable CVSA rules strongly preferred.
• Valid CDL and commercial driving experience preferred
• Strong communication, investigation, analytical, coaching, organization, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and safety/compliance recordkeeping and reporting systems.
• OSHA training, CSP or similar certification, and First Aid/CPR certification preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans, including eligible flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) plan with up to 4% company matching contributions.
• Flexible time off, subject to business needs and manager approval.
• Eight weeks of fully paid parental leave.
• Company-paid basic life insurance equal to annual salary.
• Lifestyle spending account of up to $600 annually.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually after 12 months of continuous service.
• 24/7 employee assistance program, including up to five free counseling sessions per year.
• Complimentary FlixBus and Greyhound travel for employees and eligible dependents.

Compensation Range

USD $65,000.00 - USD $100,000.00 /Yr.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Greyhound provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.