Location Safety Manager

About the role

Supporting Springfield Public Schools, you'll have the opportunity to influence the overall safety culture by partnering with drivers, dispatchers, trainers, maintenance technicians, and location leadership to promote safe operating practices, ensure regulatory compliance, and continuously improve safety performance.

Responsibilities

• Administer the driver hiring, qualification, and compliance process.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and guidance to location trainers.
• Investigate vehicle accidents, incidents, and workplace injuries while determining preventability.
• Prepare and submit accident documentation, regulatory reports, and compliance records.
• Maintain accurate safety documentation and enter information into company systems.
• Conduct driver observations, road checks, and performance evaluations.
• Coach drivers and attendants on passenger management and safe operating practices.
• Supervise employees responsible for safety, hiring, and driver training.
• Analyze safety trends and recommend corrective actions to improve performance.
• Partner with location leadership to strengthen the overall safety culture.
• Collaborate with drivers, dispatch, maintenance, and administrative staff to improve operational safety.
• Ensure compliance with all DOT, FMCSA, state, local, customer, and company safety regulations.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of transportation, safety, compliance, or related operational leadership experience.
• A high school diploma or equivalent required; a college degree preferred.
• Working knowledge of federal and state transportation safety regulations.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A valid driver's license and a reliable personal vehicle for travel within the service area.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to coach and develop employees.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-paid $10,000 life insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid holidays and paid vacation.
• Comprehensive onboarding, training, and ongoing professional development.
• Employee discounts on cell phone plans, vehicles, travel, entertainment, and more through the PerkSpot program.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential counseling and support services for personal and work-related needs.

Pay

$65,000 - $70,000 annually

Schedule

Full-time position