Location Safety Manager II

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.

About the Position

The Safety Manager ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations as well as ensuring compliance with Company safety requirements. We are looking to hire an individual who will make safety and customer service their top priorities and would like to be an integral part of a Company that fulfills the transportation needs of the Community we serve.

Safety Manager Responsibilities:

• Conduct or assist General Manager with safety training and meetings.
• Manage driver training and may conduct driver training, recommend retraining and discipline as required.
• Review accident reports to reduce the number and severity of accidents, maintain complete safety files (i.e., accident report, I-9, bus reports, worker compensation injury reports).
• Maintain or coordinate complete personnel record keeping.
• Maintain substance abuse file.
• Coordinate compliance with Federal, State, and local laws and work closely with General Manager or Designee to accomplish company objectives.
• Must be able to obtain the required license for all vehicles at the Project location, maintain that license.
• Must be able to pass all requirements to be qualified as a Vehicle Operator would at the location.
• Manage all drug testing procedures at the location (random, pre-employment, post-accident, etc.).
• Make sure all operators are approved by NJT prior to going into service.
• Identify any safety issues and develop plan to improve location safety.
• Responsible for scheduling, planning, and conducting monthly safety meetings.
• Complete additional duties as assigned.

Safety Manager Requirements:

• 2 to 3 years of transportation, safety, or related experience.
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and written.
• Work extended hours, including weekends if necessary.
• Demonstrate regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
• Manage personnel effectively.
• Oversee and monitor all safety issues.
• Prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
• Local travel as needed to conduct company business.
• Work environments include office, transit facility, fieldwork, maintenance facility, and transit vehicles.
• Subject to DOT drug testing. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.

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.

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 MPC Bus Corp.

Extensive Training Build skills and knowledge in such areas as safety and security, injury prevention, technology and equipment, and job efficiency.

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.

Community Service & Impact Go where opportunity meets community. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. As the face of MPC Bus Corp in your community, you’ll have a positive impact on others.

Apply today and get your career on the road with MPC Bus Corp!

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.