Zūm
Safety Manager
Yonkers, NY
Sponsorship not specified$75k-$83kDetected 103 days ago
LogisticsOnboardingCommunicationOSHA
About the role
- This role encompasses the complete safety lifecycle-from program development and training implementation to incident management and regulatory compliance.
- You'll be the guardian of our most important value, ensuring every person arrives home safely every day.
- You're a passionate safety advocate with a commitment to zero incidents.
Responsibilities
- Lead safety meetings, toolbox talks, and yard walkthroughs to reinforce safe practices across all roles
- Proactively identify hazards, document findings, and track corrective actions to closure
- Maintain current credentials for all drivers and attendants: CDL, Non-CDL, school bus permits, DOT physicals, state endorsements, and bus attendant certifications - zero lapses
- Maintain compliant Driver Qualification (DQ) files per FMCSA 49 CFR Part 391
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in safety management within the transportation industry, with a strong preference for experience in school bus or passenger transportation
- In-depth knowledge of FMCSA regulations, state pupil transportation laws, OSHA/DOT standards
- execute post-accident procedures correctly and within required timeframes
- Submit regulatory reports within required timeframes (FMCSA, state DOE, and other applicable agencies)
- Maintain training completion records, proficiency evaluations, and corrective training logs
- Basic Qualifications:
- Commercial Driver's License
- Preferred Qualifications:
- The targeted pay range for this role: $75,000 - $83,000
- Zūm Services, Inc. and all its subsidiaries provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Nice to have
- Supervisory experience, specifically in supervising and training a driver workforce
- Commercial Driver's License with Passenger and School Bus Endorsements
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex data and findings clearly
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Director of Pupil Transportation (CDPT), or other relevant safety certifications are preferred
- SBDI (School Bus Driver Instructor) certification
- Prior experience with vehicle camera and monitoring systems
Compensation
- $75,000 - $83,000
Company info
- Zūm is revolutionizing mass mobility with its Connected Mobility Experience ( Zūm CMX ™) system that connects and coordinates people, vehicles, and operations in real time.
- In the $50 billion student mobility market - the largest segment of the mass mobility industry - Zūm CMX is transforming a daily source of anxiety and disruption into a reliable, transparent, and efficient mobility experience for students and families.
- Today, more than 4,500 schools rely on Zūm CMX.
- Recognized globally for its innovative approach and operational execution, Zūm has been named to Fast Company's World's Most Innovative Companies, CNBC Disruptor 50 and Changemakers, the World Economic Forum, and the Financial Times' Fastest Growing Companies lists.
- Zūm is backed by leading investors including Sequoia Capital, GIC, TPG, and Softbank.
- Track location-level safety metrics and report trends to the Location Manager
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