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Region Safety Director

CHICAGO, IL💼 Full-time💰 $130,000–$130,000🗓 2026-08-07 → 2026-09-26

Core

Provides safety oversight, day-to-day management, and compliance for operational, facility, and workshop activities within a specific region, ensuring safe transportation of passengers and students.

Role type

Senior regional safety director (transportation)

Builds

Safe transportation operations for students and passengers across multiple locations

Domain

Transportation / Student transportation / Safety compliance

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Safety management, compliance with federal/state regulations, root cause analysis, trend identification, team building, data collection and reporting, driver onboarding management, conflict resolution, training program development, risk management support

Preferred skills

OSHA 10/30-hour certification, Collision Investigation training, State/Provincial Instructor Certification, Certified Smith System Defensive Driving Instructor, Microsoft Office proficiency, Smart technology platform experience

Technologies

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), FGA approved Smart technology, Apps, encrypted drives, shared drives, timekeeping systems, payroll systems

Responsibilities

Ensure safe transportation of passengers; monitor compliance with company policies and regulations (FTA, FMCSA, DOT, OSHA); coordinate safety initiatives and training; build relationships with employees, schools, and community; manage safety data and monthly reports; lead safety event analysis and corrective actions; train safety personnel and managers; support risk department with injury/collision management; ensure proper driving trainer staffing levels

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with multi-site management responsibilities

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