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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.

First things First: Who are we?

Twice the size of our next largest competitor, First Student is the leading school transportation solutions provider in North America. Every day, we complete 5 million student journeys, moving more passengers than all U.S. airlines combined. With a team of highly trained drivers and the industry’s strongest safety record, First Student delivers reliable, quality services including full-service transportation and management, special-needs transportation, route optimization, scheduling, maintenance, and charter services for 1,100 school districts.

Safety Supervisor's major responsibilities:

• Conduct or supervise interviewing, selection, and recruitment of an adequate number of operator applicants to effectively provide safe, efficient, service.

• Manage driver training and may conduct driver training, recommend retraining and discipline as required.

• Conduct or assist the safety training and meetings. Review accident reports to reduce the number and severity of accidents and maintain complete safety files (i.e. accident reports, I-9, bus reports, worker compensation injury reports).

• Maintain or coordinate complete personnel record keeping. Maintain substance abuse file.

• Coordinate compliance with Federal, State, and local laws and work closely with General Supervisor or Designee to accomplish company objectives.

• Must be able to obtain the required license for all vehicles at the Project location, maintain that license, and at times drive a route.

• Must be able to pass all requirements to be qualified as a Vehicle Operator would at the location.

• Complete additional duties as assigned.

Safety Supervisor requirements:

• 2 to 3 years of transportation, safety, or related experience.

• Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and written

• Work extended hours on a regular basis.

• Demonstrate regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.

• Manage personnel effectively.

• Oversee and monitor all safety issues.

• Prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.

• Travel as needed to conduct company business.

• Work environments include office, Student facility, fieldwork, maintenance facility, and Student vehicles.

First for a Reason

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation and benefits (which vary based on role, location, and business), including physical and mental health initiatives, medical/dental/vision, 401(k), and paid holiday/vacation.

Diversity & Inclusion

Because 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.

Professional Advancement

Start 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 12-week Manager in Development program prepares future leaders at First Student.

Extensive Training

Build skills and knowledge in such areas as safety and security, injury prevention, technology and equipment, and job efficiency.

Community Service & Impact

Go where opportunity meets community. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. As the face of First Student in your community, you’ll have a positive impact on others.

Apply today and get your career on the road with First Student!

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 .