Description
First for a reason:
At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.
Location Safety Manager II
Location: Greenwich/Stamford, CT
Compensation: Base Salary $100,000 annually
Schedule: Full-time
About First Student
First Student is the leading school transportation solutions provider in North America. Every day, we complete 5 million student journeys, moving more passengers than all U.S. airlines combined. We are committed to safety, reliability, and outstanding service. If you're passionate about ensuring safety and making a difference in your community, we want to hear from you.
Position Overview
We are seeking a dedicated Location Safety Manager II to lead the safety program at our Greenwich, CT location. This role is critical in maintaining regulatory compliance, advancing our safety initiatives, and promoting a culture of safety across our team.
Key Responsibilities
Lead all local safety and compliance activities in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Manage driver hiring and onboarding compliance (drug testing, MVR checks, DOT physicals, etc.).
Oversee training program delivery and ensure trainers are aligned with company standards.
Investigate safety events and implement corrective actions using root cause analysis (e.g., 5-Why's).
Monitor telematics data and performance dashboards to guide coaching and improvement.
Coordinate and lead safety meetings, audits, and employee safety programs.
Maintain and audit safety documentation using internal systems (e.g., DMO).
Collaborate with operations to identify and address potential safety hazards.
Support cost-effective safety planning and help manage training-related budgets.
Drive continuous improvement and safety engagement through BeSafe leadership activities.
Qualifications
Minimum 3 years of relevant safety experience OR a college degree combined with related experience.
OSHA 10-Hour training and additional safety certifications preferred.
In-depth knowledge of FMCSA, DOT, and other applicable safety regulations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Strong interpersonal, coaching, and communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to analyze data and execute strategic safety plans.
Must hold a valid driver's license.
Why Join Us
Competitive base salary of $100,000
Opportunities for growth within a nationwide organization
Make a real impact on student and community safety
Be a leader in a safety-first environment
Ready to Apply?
Take the next step in your safety leadership career. Apply today and help us drive safety forward in Greenwich, CT.
In the state of Washington, all technician and driving positions, including but not limited to van drivers and any other position requiring employees to drive a company-owned vehicle, are considered safety-sensitive and are therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. First is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace. First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, and any other fair chance law. Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance Poster is at this link or upon request https://www.phila.gov/media/20210423160847/Fair-Chance-Hiring-law-poster.pdf.
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