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The Location Safety Manager I at First Student will ensure operational safety while leading a team and overseeing safety compliance. This role is crucial in providing a safe transportation experience for students and passengers.

Responsibilities: Oversee driver hiring and compliance, guide trainers, investigate incidents, prepare compliance documentation, and analyze safety trends.

Skills: Excellent leadership, communication, analytical skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Qualifications: 2-3 years in transportation or safety-related roles, high school diploma or equivalent, knowledge of safety regulations, and experience with Microsoft Office.

Location: Hybrid in Riverside, California, United States

Compensation: $70000 - $75000 / Annually

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. Now Hiring Transportation Location Safety Manager in Riverside, CA! 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: Annual Salary of $70,000 - $75,000 Full benefits, including physical and mental health initiatives, medical/dental/vision, 401(k), and paid holiday/vacation. Tremendous Career Advancement Opportunities due to a strong presence across North America Positive and rewarding work environment 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 - California School Bus Instructor preferred First Students commitment to putting our customers first, dedication to safety, and an ambition to deliver dependable transportation makes for a working environment you'll love. As a huge company with 120,000 staff and over 2.5 billion customers worldwide, you'll also enjoy security, a brilliant future, and excellent training. Apply today to join our team! 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. MISSION Provide unmatched care and the safest ride to school, so when students arrive, they start and end their day with an exceptional experience and are ready to achieve their full potential. FOCUS ON SAFETY Safety is at the heart of everything we do CARE FOR OUR STUDENTS Ensure our vehicles are welcoming and trusted places where students feel comfortable and secure SURPASS CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS Go the extra mile to deliver an extraordinary experience for our customers and communities FOSTER TEAMWORK Work together, act with integrity, respect each other, champion diversity and inclusion SET THE HIGHEST STANDARDS Continually seek a better way to do things with innovation, sustainable practices, financial discipline, commercial excellence, and operational excellence