Now Hiring: Assistant Location Safety Manager
Springfield, MA
Salary: $52,000–$60,000 annually
At First Student, safety is at the heart of everything we do. As an Assistant Location Safety Manager , you will help create and maintain a culture where safety comes first for our employees, customers, and the students we transport every day.
Supporting Springfield Public Schools , you will partner with drivers, monitors, dispatchers, maintenance technicians, trainers, and location leadership to promote safe practices, deliver required employee training, maintain regulatory compliance, and continuously improve safety performance.
Why Join First Student?
At First Student, we are proud to offer:
Competitive salary of $52,000–$60,000 annually
Tremendous career advancement opportunities across more than 540 locations throughout the United States and Canada
Positive, collaborative, and rewarding work environment
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Company-paid $10,000 life insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid holidays and paid time off
Comprehensive onboarding, training, and professional development
Employee discounts on cell phone plans, vehicles, travel, entertainment, and more through PerkSpot
Long-term career stability with North America’s leading school transportation provider
About the Assistant Location Safety Manager Position
The Assistant Location Safety Manager supports the Location Safety Manager with driver safety, employee training, regulatory compliance, accident investigation, and safety-performance improvement.
This position conducts training and employee evaluations involving Massachusetts School Bus Certificate holders. Candidates must already possess the Massachusetts credentials required to perform these responsibilities.
Required Massachusetts Credentials
Applicants must currently possess:
Valid Massachusetts Commercial Driver’s License with Passenger and School Bus endorsements
Current Massachusetts School Bus Driving Instructor’s Certificate
These credentials must be current and in good standing at the time of application. Candidates who only have the ability to obtain these credentials in the future do not meet the position’s current requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Support the driver hiring, qualification, and compliance processes
Conduct post-collision training, in-service safety meetings, driver evaluations, and other required training
Provide leadership, coaching, and guidance to location trainers
Investigate vehicle accidents, incidents, and workplace injuries
Determine accident preventability and complete all required documentation
Prepare and submit regulatory and compliance reports
Maintain accurate safety records and enter information into company systems
Conduct driver observations, road checks, and performance evaluations
Coach drivers and attendants on passenger management and safe driving practices
Assist with supervising employees responsible for safety, hiring, and driver training
Analyze safety trends and support the development of corrective actions
Partner with location leadership to maintain a positive and proactive safety culture
Collaborate with drivers, maintenance, dispatch, and office staff to improve safety and operational performance
Ensure compliance with federal, state, company, and customer safety requirements
Qualifications
Current Massachusetts CDL with Passenger and School Bus endorsements
Current Massachusetts School Bus Driving Instructor’s Certificate
Two to three years of transportation, safety, compliance, training, or related operational leadership experience
High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred
Working knowledge of Massachusetts school bus requirements and federal transportation safety regulations
Experience conducting driver training, evaluations, safety meetings, and post-collision retraining
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Excellent communication, organization, coaching, and…