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Join First Student as a Location Manager II in Greenwich/Stamford, CT, leading safety initiatives and compliance efforts to ensure a safe transportation environment for students and the community.

Responsibilities: Lead local safety and compliance activities, oversee driver hiring, deliver training programs, investigate safety incidents, and collaborate on safety hazard identification and mitigation.

Skills: Strong knowledge of FMCSA, DOT regulations, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and excellent coaching and communication skills required.

Qualifications: Minimum 3 years of relevant safety experience OR a college degree with related experience; OSHA certifications preferred.

Location: Hybrid position based in Stamford, Connecticut, United States, with potential for remote work.

Compensation: $100000 - $100000 / 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. Location Safety Manager II Location: Greenwich/Stamford, CT Compensation: Base Salary $100,000 annually Schedule: Full-time About First Student First Student is North America’s leading provider of school transportation solutions. Every day, we complete 5 million student journeys—moving more passengers than all U.S. airlines combined. We’re dedicated to safety, reliability, and exceptional service. If you’re passionate about creating a safer community, we want to hear from you. At First Student, We Are Proud to Offer: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Comprehensive coverage for you and your family. 401(k) Retirement Plan: Company match to help you build your future. Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick leave, and holidays. Life and Disability Insurance: Employer-paid life insurance and options for additional coverage. Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for work and life needs. Tremendous Career Advancement Opportunities: With locations across North America. Positive and Rewarding Work Environment Ongoing Training & Career Development Employee Recognition Programs and Discounts Position Overview We are seeking a dedicated Location Safety Manager II to lead safety programs at our Greenwich, CT location. In this critical role, you’ll ensure regulatory compliance, drive safety initiatives, and foster a safety-first culture across the team. Key Responsibilities Lead all local safety and compliance activities in line with federal, state, and local regulations. Oversee driver hiring and onboarding compliance (drug testing, MVR checks, DOT physicals, etc.). Manage delivery of training programs and ensure trainers meet company standards. Investigate safety incidents and implement corrective actions using root cause analysis (e.g., 5-Why’s). Monitor telematics data and safety dashboards to guide coaching and performance improvement. Coordinate and lead safety meetings, audits, and employee safety programs. Maintain and audit safety documentation in internal systems (e.g., DMO). Collaborate with operations to identify and address safety hazards. Support cost-effective safety planning and help manage training-related budgets. Drive continuous improvement and safety engagement through BeSafe leadership activities. Qualifications Minimum 3 years of relevant safety experience OR a college degree with related experience. OSHA 10-Hour training and additional safety certifications preferred. Strong knowledge of FMCSA, DOT, and other safety regulations. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook). Strong interpersonal, coaching, and communication skills. Ability to analyze data and execute strategic safety plans. Valid driver’s license required. Why Join Us Competitive base salary of $100,000 Opportunities for growth within a nationwide organization Make a real impact on student and community safety Be a leader in a safety-first environment Ready to Apply? Take the next step in your safety leadership career. Apply today and help us drive safety forward in Greenwich, CT. 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