Location Safety Manager II
Core
Location-level safety leadership ensuring regulatory compliance, incident investigation, and driver/employee safety performance for a student transportation operation.
Role type
Mid-level safety manager (operations)
Builds
Safe transportation operations for students and passengers
Domain
Transportation / Student transportation / Safety compliance
Required skills
Safety program management, incident investigation, regulatory compliance (FMCSA/FTA/OSHA), driver qualification oversight, safety data analysis, hazard identification, training program oversight, budget management
Preferred skills
Relevant safety certifications, OSHA 10-hour training
Technologies
Telematics, safety dashboards, Microsoft Office suite, operational systems, mobile applications
Responsibilities
Manage location safety programs and ensure compliance with federal, state, provincial, local, and company safety requirements; Support driver hiring and qualification processes including motor vehicle record reviews, drug and alcohol testing, fingerprinting, DOT physicals, and regulatory documentation; Provide direction and oversight to location trainers to ensure required training, recertification, and enhancement programs are completed accurately and on time; Lead investigations of collisions and other safety events, maintain documentation, determine preventability, and provide post-event coaching; Monitor driver and employee safety performance using road evaluations, telematics, safety dashboards, and other available technology; Identify hazards and unsafe practices, develop appropriate controls, and evaluate the effectiveness of corrective actions and safety programs; Analyze safety data and trends, prepare safety reports and location action plans, and support performance improvement plans with location management; Plan and conduct safety meetings, employee training, safety conversations, BeSafe activities, and other company safety initiatives; Manage safety and training-related costs within established budget requirements and identify opportunities to improve efficiency.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC