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.
Area Safety Manager
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday
Salary Range: $82,000 – $95,000 annually
Additional Compensation: Car allowance provided
Travel: Approximately 80% travel within the assigned geographic area
As an Area Safety Manager, you will play a key role supporting safety initiatives across multiple locations within your designated geographic area. You will partner closely with Area General Managers and location leadership teams to drive safety culture, ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, and lead continuous improvement to mitigate risks.
Why Join First Student?Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including:
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and holidays
Employee discounts on cell phone plans, car purchases, and travel
Tremendous career advancement opportunities within a leading transportation company
Positive and supportive work environment focused on safety and teamwork
Ongoing training and development programs
What You’ll Do:Collaborate with Regional and Location Safety Directors, Location Managers, and Maintenance Managers to develop and deploy safety provisions within budget and guidance
Identify underperforming locations and work with location teams to analyze and implement continuous safety improvements
Lead comprehensive incident investigations and ensure corrective actions and lessons learned are communicated and executed
Share best practices and innovative problem-solving strategies across locations
Support claims management and litigation processes in coordination with Risk Management and workers’ compensation administrators
Oversee driver trainer staffing levels and support driver onboarding efforts
Assist locations in determining appropriate remedial actions for safety events and review disciplinary actions with HR and Operations
Monitor location compliance with safety policies, regulations, and training standards
Prepare and present monthly safety performance reports and analysis to Area General Managers and senior leadership
Conduct safety wellness checks and audits at locations, with more frequent reviews at high-risk sites
Lead and support safety training programs for new and existing staff, including Regional Train-the-Trainer workshops
Utilize safety and operational technology tools such as Focus, Zonar, and Safety Care database to assess and improve safety performance
Travel extensively (up to 80%) to locations within assigned area
What You Bring:Minimum of 7 years of safety or transportation experience
At least 5 years of fleet transportation management experience
Strong commitment to safety leadership and continuous improvement
Demonstrated leadership, decision-making, and team-building skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other operational software
Advanced technology skills with safety and operational management tools
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to analyze data, perform root cause analyses, and train others effectively
Ability to work independently and in team settings in a fast-paced environment
Required certifications: OSHA 10-hour, Collision Investigation training, Smith System Defensive Driving Instructor certification, and State/Provincial Instructor Certification in at least one state within the region
Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel extensively
Ability to move about office and field environments efficiently
Apply today and become a vital part of a company dedicated to safety, operational excellence, and community impact!
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.