Safety Manager Position Available In Hinds, Mississippi

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. Exciting Opportunity for a Safety Manager – Jackson, MS! First Student is seeking a dedicated and safety-focused Safety Manager to join our team in Jackson, MS! In this critical role, you will be responsible for overseeing safety protocols, ensuring compliance with company and regulatory standards, and fostering a culture of safety excellence. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact by promoting safe practices and protecting the well-being of students, drivers, and the community. Join us and be part of a team committed to making a difference!

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 First Students commitment to putting our customers first, dedication to safety, and an ambition to deliver dependable transportation makes for a working environment youll love. Apply today to join our team! We aspire to have a culture where all people are First. We strive to attract and retain a diverse workforce therefore 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. For candidates applying to positions in San Francisco or Los Angeles California, First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance or Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance. First is an equal opportunity employer and by doing so we will sustain and promote an inclusive culture that supports future growth for all.” 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