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The ASM works directly with the Area General Manager and must be able to lead behavioral and organizational change by influencing and change management. The ASM drives continuous improvement by reviewing data and deploying strategies to mitigate risks. The ASM ensures that division safety initiatives and processes and embedded into the area operations and monitors adherence to strategic and program initiatives. Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and company policy.\nMajor Responsibilities:\nWorks with the RSD, LSM, LM and the Maintenance Manager, to ensure safety provisions are developed and deployed in accordance to budget and guidance.\nIdentifies underperforming locations to established targets, perform analysis and work with location team to develop, recommend, and implement continuous improvement processes.\nConduct comprehensive incident investigations for all serious events. Assists to develop actions and ensures lessons learned are communicated and implemented.\nShare best practices and innovative approaches for problem solving at locations managed by the position.\nProvide support to RSD and Risk Management on claims management and in litigation. Complete Root Cause Analysis with operations and maintenance as required.\nWork closely with the workers’ compensation third-party administrator to proactively manage claims.\nHas direct responsibility to ensure proper driving trainer staffing levels. Work closely with operations and HR to identify trainer needs and effectively administer driver onboarding.\nAssist locations to determine and implement proper remedial actions for safety events and review disciplinary actions with HR and Operations.\nMultiple location oversight to guide locations on compliance with First Student policies and SOPs, as well as applicable laws and regulations, provide visibility of location compliance scores to regional and senior team.\nPrepare monthly reports and safety performance analysis for locations. Identify trends and corrective actions and communicate to AGM and management team.\nAssess location safety performance by utilizing Daily Dispatch, Driver Mobile Manager, and other applicable tools.\nIn partnership with LM, will participate in the recruiting process for selection and on-boarding of new LSM’s.\nProvide safety training for new LMs and LSMs; develop LSM competencies and skills and support regional train the trainer workshops.\nEnsure operational efficiencies at a location level by utilizing Focus, Zonar, and the Safety Care database\nPerform location Safety Wellness Checks at least annually at high-risk locations this may require more frequent inspections and safety reviews.\nAssists HR/LM with driver recruitment, retention, and training activities\nSupplements the site safety review process by conducting safety audits. Additionally, the ASM works with the locations and RVPs/AGMs to properly close Site Safety Review actions.\nASM manages the BeSafe process, including Safety Leadership course delivery, identifying and onboarding BeSafe Coaches and monitor debrief quality.\nWorks with RVP, AGM and LM regarding the communication and execution of divisional wide activities and actions.\nProvides technical oversight to the LSM, as needed, while the requests from LM’s will be prioritized and in partnership with the ASM to support the Operations and Safety function.\nVerification of location compliance with PDDP, EDTP, Non- Conforming Vehicles standards and conduct quality assurance by auditing elements of training programs being conducted at a location level. Ensures that all Training Standards are being carried per Company guidelines.\nSupport the execution of kickoff/safety meetings by working closely with location staff.\nProvides the appropriate level of startup support.\nOther responsibilities as requested or required.\nQualifications:\n7 Years of Safety/TransportationExperience\n5 Years experience in fleet transportation management\nStrong commitment to Safety\nDemonstrate leadership, decision-making and team building skills\nStrong proficiency in computer literacy essential with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Experience with other software such as timekeeping and payroll systems is preferred.\nAdvanced skills in technology used to manage the operation to include but not limited to FGA approved Smart technology, Apps, encrypted drives, shared drives and other Smart technology.\nStrong verbal and written communication skills\nAbility to interpret data and perform root cause analysis and assist others\nAbility to work in a fast-paced environment with others in a team setting\nDemonstrated ability to train, coach and provide leadership\nCollision Investigation training\nState/Provincial Instructor Certification in at least one of the States/Provincial in the Region\nCertified Smith System Defensive Driving Instructor\nMinimum Education or Certifications Required\n2 years of college preferred or equivalent education/experience\nOSHA 10-hr, safety/transportationcertifications, etc.\n Benefits:\nWe offer competitive compensation and benefits including physical and mental health initiatives, medical/dental/vision, 401(k), and paid holiday/vacation.\nProfessional Advancement:\nStart 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 3-to-5-month Manager-In-Development program prepares future leaders at First Student.\nExtensive Training:\nBuild skills and knowledge in such areas as safety and security, injury prevention, technology and equipment, and job efficiency.\nDiversity & Inclusion:\nBecause 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.\nCommunity Service & Impact:\nGo where opportunity meets community. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. As the face of First in your community, you’ll have a positive impact on others.\nApply today and get your career on the road with First Student!\nLanguage Requirement\nThis role requires English proficiency. Federal, state, and local requirements, including U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, require training, safety communications, company policies, employment documents, and other job-related communications be conducted in English.\n\nFirst for a reason:\nAt 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.\nIn 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.\nAll 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. 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