Site Safety & Compliance Lead — Transportation

First Student, Inc.; Mount Prospect (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to 65k/yr

Weekday schedule

Career advancement opportunities

Positive work environment

Job summary

First Student, Inc. is seeking a Location Safety Manager in Mount Prospect, IL to oversee safety operations, provide guidance, and lead location safety supervision. This role emphasizes safety and customer service across the location.

The position includes driver hiring oversight, trainer guidance, incident investigations, and compliance reporting, with travel within the service area as needed. A safety-focused mindset and reliable attendance are essential.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years transportation or safety-related experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of federal and state safety rules and regulations.
• Computer literacy with 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 forms, maintains files, and enters in system.
• Provides assistance and training to drivers on passenger management and safety.
• Performs driver road checks of driver performance.
• Supervise employees with safety and/or driver hiring or training responsibilities.
• Provides reports and analyzes safety trends.

Skills

Transportation experience

Safety knowledge

Punctuality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

First Student, Inc. is seeking a Location Safety Manager in Mount Prospect, IL to oversee safety operations, provide guidance, and lead location safety supervision. This role emphasizes safety and customer service across the location.

The position includes driver hiring oversight, trainer guidance, incident investigations, and compliance reporting, with travel within the service area as needed. A safety-focused mindset and reliable attendance are essential.