Transportation Safety Leader — Training & Compliance

First Student; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off and holidays

Life insurance

Growth opportunities

PerkSpot discounts

Job summary

First Student is seeking a Transportation Safety Manager in Memphis, TN to lead safety operations, oversee driver hiring and compliance, and drive safety performance across the location. This role focuses on policy compliance, training oversight, and incident investigations, with responsibilities spanning documentation, reporting, and regulatory adherence.

The incumbent will coordinate with location management to schedule safety meetings, implement corrective actions, and analyze trends to

Qualifications

• Three years of safety experience or a combination of a college degree and years of experience.
• OSHA 10-hour training preferred.
• Solid understanding of FMCSA and state safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Administers driver hiring and compliance processes and testing.
• Oversees location trainers and training programs for compliance.
• Leads safety investigations and prepares reports and follow-ups.
• Ensures regulatory compliance and maintains required documentation.
• Schedules and conducts monthly safety meetings and trainings.

Skills

Safety leadership

English fluency

Written & verbal communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

OSHA 10-hour training

Safety-related degree or experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Timekeeping software

Payroll systems

DMO system / safety tech

Job description

First Student is seeking a Transportation Safety Manager in Memphis, TN to lead safety operations, oversee driver hiring and compliance, and drive safety performance across the location. This role focuses on policy compliance, training oversight, and incident investigations, with responsibilities spanning documentation, reporting, and regulatory adherence.

The incumbent will coordinate with location management to schedule safety meetings, implement corrective actions, and analyze trends to