Sr. Area Safety Manager

Job Summary

The Sr. Area Safety Manager (ASM) will provide support and leadership to the local Safety & Operations Managers of school transportation facilities within the Region. The Sr. ASM will travel to each location to coordinate driver development and overall safety efforts including but not limited to recordkeeping, training and compliance with safety related local, state and federal regulations and company policy.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Aid in the development of cost-effective safety and training-related programs for the assigned Area
• Ensure mandated bus evacuation drills, driver proficiencies, and driver check-ride evaluations are performed biennially in each operation
• Ensure that all employees in the Area receive training specific to their job functions
• Maintain accident statistics; preparing a monthly report by division of preventable accidents and injuries and probable cause
• Audit the safety systems and driver qualification credential files to ensure compliance
• Monitor programs conducted by the instructors in each operation
• Assist with recruiting drivers and instructors in all locations as needed
• Assist in scheduling and/or facilitating annual driver evaluations
• Evaluate unsafe bus stops, conduct on-road evaluations, and conduct accident investigations
• Assist in developing accident prevention programs
• Attend, participate, and assist with monthly safety meetings, workshops, and conferences
• Assist local operations with classroom or behind the wheel training during instructor shortages
• Understand special needs transportation including proper wheelchair securement & wheelchair lift procedures
• Have comprehensive knowledge of school bus and DOT safety regulations
• Manage at least 10 locations/facilities, multi-state experience a plus

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Associate’s degree in safety related field, or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of school bus driving experience or related field with driver training and defensive driving responsibility
• Experience managing at least 10 locations/facilities, multi-state experience a plus
• Comprehensive knowledge of school bus and DOT safety regulations
• 3 to 5 years in a safety supervisory/management role or loss control with school bus transportation or vehicle fleet experience

Required Skills/Abilities

• Ability to maintain detailed records and conduct effective training sessions
• Ability to learn new business applications
• Able to deal regularly with sensitive and/or confidential information
• Understanding of how to handle that information appropriately
• Competent and knowledgeable in operations policies and procedures
• Written and verbal communication skills, and customer service skills, are essential
• Knowledge of Federal and State regulations
• Willingness to work in excess of 40 hours per week and on some nights or weekends
• Commitment to visiting and positively impacting operation sites within the region on a regular basis
• May be asked to obtain a CDL license
• Ability to travel for consecutive days, including overnight travel, as required to support business needs
• Able to work in an operations environment, including indoor and outdoor conditions
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job
• Compliance with all policies and procedures established by company
• Exceptional work ethic and willingness to work within a collaborative team environment