What are the responsibilities and job description for the Location Safety Manager position at First Student | First Transit?
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.
At First Student, our Location Safety Managers are a constant reflection of our company's commitment to safety and customer service. The Location Safety Manager is responsible for providing operational oversight, providing work guidance, and delivering leadership to full safety supervisory duties.
At First Student, we are proud to offer:
Exciting Opportunity for a Safety Manager – Ames, IA
First Student is seeking a dedicated and safety-focused Safety Manager to join our team in Ames, IA! In this critical role, you will be responsible for overseeing safety protocols, ensuring compliance with company and regulatory standards, and fostering a culture of safety excellence. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact by promoting safe practices and protecting the well-being of students, drivers, and the community. Join us and be part of a team committed to making a difference!
Location Safety Manager 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 compliance forms, maintains files, and enters in system
Provides assistance and training to drivers and attendants on passenger management and other safety related issues
Performs driver road checks of driver performance
Supervise employees with safety and/or driver hiring or training responsibilities
Provides various reports and analyzes safety trends
Location Safety Manager Experience and Skills Required:
2-3 years transportation or safety-related experience
High school diploma or equivalent
Knowledge of federal and state rules and regulations regarding safety and environmental issues
Computer literacy with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Consistent attendance and punctuality
Possess working vehicle for travel in service area
First Students commitment to putting our customers first, dedication to safety, and an ambition to deliver dependable transportation makes for a working environment youll love.
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.
