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How much do full time transportation safety manager jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 16, 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 July 2026, with employment types broken down into 74% Full Time, 24% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $74,701 per year, or $35.9 per hour.
Transportation Safety Manager

Transportation Safety Manager

First Student

House Springs, MO • On-site

$50K - $60K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 22 days ago


First Student rating

6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

Based on 313 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

42nd of 75 rated education support services


Job description

Now Hiring: Transportation Safety Manager

Location: House Springs, MO

Pay Rate: Salary $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

At First Student, our Location Safety Managers, oversee the safety program within a First Student location. The Safety Manager ensures compliance with federal, state, provincial, and local regulations to include company policy. They monitor proposed legislative initiatives for applicability to local operations. Safety Manager also provide safety oversight, day-to-day safety management, and overall safety support based upon company safety goals and targets. They are responsible to execute company safety pilots, programs, and initiatives that will deliver exemplary safety performance. Will coach and monitor location employees based upon safety key performance indicators and dashboard metrics/safety telematics. Position is expected to deploy best safety practices in conjunction with and guidance from the region safety manager and/or multi-site safety coordinator.

Why Join First Student?

  • Competitive Pay!
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company contribution
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Stable employment with a well-established organization
  • Opportunities for growth and internal advancement
  • Employee discounts on cell phone plans, vehicles, electronics, and more through PerkSpot

Key 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

Qualifications/ Minimum Experience or Skills Required

  • 2-3 years transportation safety-related experience
  • High school diploma or equivalent, higher education preferred, but not required
  • 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


Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

  • Incumbent must be able to move about the office and in the surrounding company facility outside the office (e.g., bus parking lot); utilize standard office equipment; access filing system/cabinets; and communicate effectively and efficiently in person or by telephone.
  • Must be able to drive company or personal vehicle to deliver training in multiple locations.
  • The job is performed under temperature extremes and low-level risk.
  • Physical demands include, but are not limited to, significant lifting, carrying, pulling and/or pushing, frequent stopping, kneeling and crouching.

Apply today to become part of a team that values safety, dependability, and professionalism.


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.

Company Description

About us
An industry leader famous for our yellow school buses and service and safety excellence, we’ve provided student transportation services to schools for over 100 years. Continually investing in the services of the future, we’re proud to be part of FirstGroup America – the largest provider of safe, reliable and sustainable surface passenger transportation services in North America.
Industry leader
We safely operate more than one third of all contracted school buses in North America.
Together our 50,000 school buses travel nearly 600 million miles per year — the equivalent of 1,200 round trips to the moon.
We operate in around 550 locations throughout 38 U.S. states and 8 Canadian provinces.
Innovation
We were the first school bus company to utilize global positioning systems (GPS), so at any one time we know where all of our buses are and how fast they’re travelling.
Passionate about safety, we’ve installed Safety Crossing Gates on the front of all of our school buses and use the Child Check-MateTM electronic reminder system to make sure no sleeping children remain inside a bus at the end of each route.
Awards & recognition
We won the Occupational Excellence Achievement Award from the National Safety Council two years in a row.
Dedicated to safety, FirstGroup received the National Safety Council’s (NSC) Green Cross for Safety Medal - the highest award for safety in North America.
Teamwork and trust
It takes a diverse team of skilled professionals to provide a safe, effective and efficient student transportation system. From our school bus drivers and location managers to routers, dispatchers and fleet technician mechanics, the work we do every day makes a big impact on the daily lives of students, parents, local communities and school district partners.
We’re very proud of our elite team of over 55,000 dedicated, caring and diverse professionals. And they are the #1 reason we’re trusted by over 1,400 school districts - more than any other provider. Everybody here plays their part in creating a positive school bus experience.
Our culture
We live and breathe our vision and values. They are embedded in our culture and drive our commitment to our customers and communities. Our culture fosters growth and promotes respect, reliability, responsibility and safety. And we recruit people who share these values and will work together to build strong and trusting partnerships in the communities we serve.
Safety – Although our safety record is twice as safe as the industry average, we continually seek out opportunities to enhance our operational and safety initiatives.
Learning – Through our learning culture that spans over 550 locations, we receive and share insight from our people to enhance our service now and in the future.
Making a difference - By doing our job well, we make a positive impact on many lives – including the millions of students who travel with us every school day.
Careers for all – We’re an Equal Opportunity Employer and an Employer of Choice.
By consistently encouraging and supporting an open dialogue with our people and partners, we’re able to share new ideas and develop new ways to meet the needs of our customers and passengers. At First Student, you’ll feel empowered to serve your community. So join the team and start to make a difference.

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