Assistant Location Safety Manager

First for a reason
First Student is the largest school transportation provider in North America with more than a century of experience providing safe and reliable transportation. We work with 1,250 school districts in 39 states and 8 Canadian provinces carrying approximately five million students in 21,000 schools daily.

First Student is now hiring an Assistant Location Safety Manager in Toronto, ON
• Major Responsibilities
  • Administers driver hiring and compliance process (e.g., interviewing and driver selection; collecting applications; criminal background checks; credit reports; drug/alcohol testing; fingerprint checks; DOT physicals; TB Skin tests; motor vehicle records checks; I-9 forms).
  • Provides direction and guidance to location trainers. Provide input into contents of classroom training to ensure compliance. Teaches classes as required. Schedules and conducts re-cert and re-training.
  • Investigates incidents, accidents, and work-related injuries including accident investigation, accident reports, accident files, accident register, and follows up with the claims office and adjusters as necessary. Typically determines fault or preventability based on the facts identified at the scene. Provides post-accident counseling with drivers. Retrains drivers as necessary.
  • Prepares and submits accident-related compliance forms, maintains files, and enters in DMO, or otherwise submits data to appropriate person or organization.
  • Plans, schedules and conducts monthly safety meetings based on region and company safety and safety training goals and objectives. Assists and participates in Safety Action Team meetings. Sets up regular accident review committees to determine preventability of accidents. Responds to appeals from drivers.
  • Provides assistance and training to drivers and attendants on passenger management and other safety related issues.
  • Performs driver road checks of driver performance (e.g., pre-trip checks-lot-to-school and back; post-trip checks).
  • Provide various reports and analyzes, including safety trends Develops cost saving recommendations. Performs other duties and projects as assigned.
  • Other responsibilities as required or requested

  Minimum Education or Certifications Required

  • 5 Years Operations experience (includes all roles within operations starting with the driver role)

  Minimum Experience or Skills Required

  • Experience in a Safety role is preferred
  • Committed to Safety Lifestyle
  • Knowledge of federal and state rules and regulations regarding safety and environmental issues
  • Proficient computer literacy essential with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Experience with other software such as timekeeping and payroll systems is preferred.
  • Literacy in technology used to manage the operation to include but not limited to FGA approved Smart technology, Apps, encrypted drives, shared drives and other Smart technology.
  • Ability to effectively prioritize tasks and manage time effectively
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills in dealing with employees of all levels including drivers, customers senior management, client representatives, union officials and general public.
  • Fluent in English

First Student is an equal opportunity employer