Region Safety Training Manager

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, and scheduling, maintenance, and charter services for 1,100 school district contracts.

Region Safety Training Manager Responsibilities:

• Other duties as required
• Ensures standard execution of company training programs per training program guidance and related operating procedures. Ensures that plans are in place and that best practices are employed across the region.
• Travel up to 60%
• Confirms trainer staffing levels meet minimum staffing recommendations for each locations, supports location in selecting and training trainer staff, and manages compliance of Full Time trainer job duties.
• Support the Trainer Certification Process by helping locations navigate the process for training a new trainer.
• Support the management of the candidate pipeline at each location by regular review of TrainerHub ongoing training dashboard and spot-check of active training records.

Region Safety Training Manager Qualifications:

• 2 to 4 years training experience
• Must speak French and English fluently
• 4 to 6 years previous management experience
• Knowledge of federal and state rules and regulations regarding safety and environmental issues
• 4 to 6 years transportation, safety or related experience
• High School Diploma or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

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.

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 3 to 5 month 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.

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 daily.

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!

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.