Area Safety Manager
Core
Ensures safety compliance and drives continuous improvement for school bus and fleet transportation operations across multiple locations in Eastern NY.
Role type
Senior operational safety manager (fleet/transportation)
Builds
Safe transportation operations for students and passengers
Domain
Education transportation + fleet safety management
Required skills
incident investigation, root cause analysis, safety audit execution, regulatory compliance monitoring, data trend analysis, driver onboarding oversight, claims management support, safety training delivery, corrective action implementation, multi-location oversight
Preferred skills
fleet transportation management, Microsoft Office proficiency, Smart technology apps, collision investigation training, Smith System Defensive Driving Instructor certification, State/Provincial Instructor Certification
Technologies
Daily Dispatch, Driver Mobile Manager, Focus, Zonar, Safety Care database, encrypted drives, shared drives
Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive incident investigations and root cause analysis for serious events; oversee multiple locations for compliance with federal/state/local regulations and company SOPs; analyze safety data to identify trends and implement corrective actions; manage driver onboarding, training, and retention activities; support claims management and workers' compensation administration; deliver safety training and lead BeSafe process initiatives; perform annual safety wellness checks and audits at high-risk locations.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC