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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.\nSupporting 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.\nWhy Join First Student?\nAt First Student, we are proud to offer:\nCompetitive salary of $52,000-$60,000 annually\nTremendous career advancement opportunities across more than 540 locations throughout the United States and Canada\nPositive, collaborative, and rewarding work environment\nMedical, dental, and vision insurance\n Company-paid $10,000 life insurance\n401(k) with company match\nPaid holidays and paid time off\nComprehensive onboarding, training, and professional development\nEmployee discounts on cell phone plans, vehicles, travel, entertainment, and more through PerkSpot\nLong-term career stability with North America’s leading school transportation provider\nAbout the Assistant Location Safety Manager Position\nThe Assistant Location Safety Manager supports the Location Safety Manager with driver safety, employee training, regulatory compliance, accident investigation, and safety-performance improvement.\nThis position conducts training and employee evaluations involving Massachusetts School Bus Certificate holders. Candidates must already possess the Massachusetts credentials required to perform these responsibilities.\nRequired Massachusetts Credentials\nApplicants must currently possess:\nValid Massachusetts Commercial Driver’s License with Passenger and School Bus endorsements\nCurrent Massachusetts School Bus Driving Instructor’s Certificate\nThese 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.\nKey Responsibilities\nSupport the driver hiring, qualification, and compliance processes\nConduct post-collision training, in-service safety meetings, driver evaluations, and other required training\nProvide leadership, coaching, and guidance to location trainers\nInvestigate vehicle accidents, incidents, and workplace injuries\nDetermine accident preventability and complete all required documentation\nPrepare and submit regulatory and compliance reports\nMaintain accurate safety records and enter information into company systems\nConduct driver observations, road checks, and performance evaluations\nCoach drivers and attendants on passenger management and safe driving practices\nAssist with supervising employees responsible for safety, hiring, and driver training\nAnalyze safety trends and support the development of corrective actions\nPartner with location leadership to maintain a positive and proactive safety culture\nCollaborate with drivers, maintenance, dispatch, and office staff to improve safety and operational performance\nEnsure compliance with federal, state, company, and customer safety requirements\nQualifications\nCurrent Massachusetts CDL with Passenger and School Bus endorsements\nCurrent Massachusetts School Bus Driving Instructor’s Certificate\nTwo to three years of transportation, safety, compliance, training, or related operational leadership experience\nHigh school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred\nWorking knowledge of Massachusetts school bus requirements and federal transportation safety regulations\nExperience conducting driver training, evaluations, safety meetings, and post-collision retraining\nStrong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook\nExcellent communication, organization, coaching, and problem-solving skills\nStrong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities\nReliable personal vehicle for travel within the service area\nDemonstrated leadership experience with the ability to coach and develop employees\nBuild a Safer Tomorrow\nThis is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Massachusetts school bus professional who is passionate about safety, training, and employee development.\nYou will help shape the safety culture supporting Springfield Public Schools while working alongside drivers, trainers, maintenance technicians, dispatchers, and office staff to ensure students are transported safely every day.\nApply today and help lead the safety culture at First Student in Springfield, MA.\nFirst Student is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to attract and retain a diverse workforce and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued and respected. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. First Student maintains a drug-free workplace and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.\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. 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