School Bus Safety & Training Lead

First Student; 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

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

First Student is hiring an Assistant Location Safety Manager in Massachusetts, partnering with Springfield Public Schools to promote safe driving, training, and compliance across drivers, attendants, and staff. The role emphasizes coaching and leading trainers, investigating incidents, and maintaining safety records to ensure a culture of safety.

The position requires MA credentials for school buses, with responsibilities spanning driver hiring support, safety meetings, and regulatory reporting

Qualifications

• Current Massachusetts CDL with Passenger and School Bus endorsements.
• 2 to 3 years of transportation, safety, compliance, training, or related operational leadership experience.
• Massachusetts School Bus Driving Instructor’s Certificate.
• Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Knowledge of Massachusetts school bus requirements and federal transportation safety regs.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Support driver hiring, qualification, and compliance processes.
• Conduct post-collision training, in-service safety meetings, driver evaluations, and other required training.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and guidance to location trainers.
• Investigate vehicle accidents, incidents, and workplace injuries.
• Determine accident preventability and complete required documentation.
• Prepare and submit regulatory and compliance reports.
• Maintain accurate safety records and enter information into company systems.
• Conduct driver observations, road checks, and performance evaluations.
• Coach drivers on passenger management and safe driving practices.
• Assist with supervising employees responsible for safety, hiring, and driver training.
• Analyze safety trends and support corrective actions.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Coaching

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

First Student is hiring an Assistant Location Safety Manager in Massachusetts, partnering with Springfield Public Schools to promote safe driving, training, and compliance across drivers, attendants, and staff. The role emphasizes coaching and leading trainers, investigating incidents, and maintaining safety records to ensure a culture of safety.

The position requires MA credentials for school buses, with responsibilities spanning driver hiring support, safety meetings, and regulatory reporting