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Illinois Central School Bus

Safety Manager

Batavia, IL · On-site

$64K - $68K/yr

About the Role We are seeking a dedicated Safety Manager to lead safety, compliance, and employee training initiatives within our school transportation operation. This role is responsible for ...

MV Transportation

Safety Manager

Anchorage, AK · On-site

MV Transportation is seeking an experienced Safety Manager to lead safety, compliance, and training initiatives while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. This is an ...

MV Transportation

Safety Manager

Anchorage, AK · On-site

MV Transportation is seeking an experienced Safety Manager to lead safety, compliance, and training initiatives while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. This is an ...

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As of Aug 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time transportation safety manager in the United States is $74,701.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $57,500.00 and $85,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Transportation Safety Manager vs Transportation Coordinator?

AspectFull Time Transportation Safety ManagerTransportation Coordinator
CertificationsFMCSA safety regulations, OSHA compliance, safety management certificationsLogistics or transportation certifications, such as CPC or TLI
Work EnvironmentOffice-based with site inspections, safety audits, and training sessionsOffice and field work coordinating shipments and routes
Employer & Industry UsageTransportation companies, logistics firms, freight carriersShipping companies, distribution centers, supply chain firms

The Full Time Transportation Safety Manager focuses on ensuring safety compliance, conducting audits, and managing safety programs. In contrast, the Transportation Coordinator primarily handles scheduling, routing, and shipment coordination. Both roles are essential in transportation operations but differ in scope and responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Full Time Transportation Safety Manager job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $74,701 per year, or $35.9 per hour.

Transportation Safety Manager

First Student, Inc.

Bridgeville, PA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 12 days ago

First Student rating

6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

Based on 316 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

45th of 77 rated education support services

Job description

First Student is hiring a Transportation Safety Manager in Bridgeville, PA!
Salary: 58,000-62,000 based on experience
At First Student, our Location Safety Managers are a constant reflection of our company's commitment to safety and customer service.
The Location Safety Manager is responsible for providing operational oversight, providing work guidance, and delivering leadership to full safety supervisory duties.
Location Safety Manager Responsibilities:
  • Administers driver hiring and compliance process
  • Provides direction and guidance to location trainers
  • Investigates accidents, incidents, and work-related injuries and determines fault/probability
  • Prepares and submits accident-related compliance forms, maintains files, and enters in system
  • Provides assistance and training to drivers and attendants on passenger management and other safety related issues
  • Performs driver road checks of driver performance
  • Supervise employees with safety and/or driver hiring or training responsibilities
  • Provides various reports and analyzes safety trends

Location Safety Manager Experience and Skills Required:
  • 2-3 years transportation or safety-related experience
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Knowledge of federal and state rules and regulations regarding safety and environmental issues
  • Computer literacy with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Consistent attendance and punctuality
  • Possess working vehicle for travel in service area

At First Student, we are proud to offer:
Benefits:
We offer competitive compensation and benefits including physical and mental health initiatives, medical/dental/vision, 401(k), and paid holidays/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 every day.
Community Service & Impact:
Go where opportunity meets community. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. As the face of First in your community, you'll have a positive impact on others.
First Students commitment to putting our customers first, dedication to safety, and an ambition to deliver dependable transportation makes for a working environment you'll love. As a huge company with 120,000 staff and over 2.5 billion customers worldwide, you'll also enjoy security, a brilliant future, and excellent training.
Apply today to join our team!
First for a reason:
At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.
In the state of Washington, all technician and driving positions, including but not limited to van drivers and any other position requiring employees to drive a company-owned vehicle, are considered safety-sensitive and are therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis.
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. First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, and any other fair chance law. Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance Poster is at this link or upon request https://www.phila.gov/media/20210423160847/Fair-Chance-Hiring-law-poster.pdf.

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