Location Safety Manager I

Company: First Student
Location: Waterloo
Posted on: November 3, 2024

Job 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.

At First Student, the Safety Manager is responsible for assisting with driver recruitment, managing driver training, and ensuring safety compliance. You will also maintain personnel records and coordinate with the General Manager to achieve company objectives.

Safety Manager requirements:

• Must be able to obtain the required license for all vehicles at your assigned location, maintain that license, and at times drive a route.
• 2 to 3 years of transportation, safety, or related experience.
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and written
• Manage personnel effectively.
• Oversee and monitor all safety issues.
• Travel as needed to conduct company business.
  First for a Reason
  
  Benefits
  
  We offer competitive compensation and benefits (which vary based on role, location, and business), including physical and mental health initiatives, medical/dental/vision, 401(k), and paid holiday/vacation.
  
  Diversity & Inclusion
  
  Because we're stronger together, we aspire to have a culture where all people are First. We're committed to providing an inclusive and diverse working environment for everyone every day.
  
  Professional Advancement
  
  Start here. Go far. We believe in promoting from within, which means tremendous opportunities for you, thanks to our strong presence across North America. In addition, our Manager in Development (MID) program prepares future leaders at First.
  
  Extensive Training
  
  Build skills and knowledge in such areas as safety and security, injury prevention, technology and equipment, and job efficiency.
  
  Community Service & Impact
  
  Go where opportunity meets community. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. As the face of First Student in your community, you'll have a positive impact on others.
  
  Apply today and get your career on the road with First Student!
  
  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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