Safety Supervisor

Safety Supervisor

NYCSBUS, a mission-driven non‑profit transforming School Transportation in New York City, has two openings for Safety Supervisors to lead the charge in fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence across its bus depot network. This hands‑on supervisory role is ideal for a proactive safety professional who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, values collaboration, and is passionate about making a tangible impact on the well‑being of employees and the community we serve.

NYCSBUS is more than a workplace; it is a thriving community. We are dedicated to fostering an environment where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow. When you join NYCSBUS, you become part of a purpose‑driven organization committed to uplifting New York City's families, schools, and neighborhoods.

NYCSBUS (NYC School Bus Umbrella Services Inc.) is a not‑for‑profit corporation that provides school bus transportation services to New York City public and private school students, the majority of whom have Individualized Educational Programs. It operates approximately 800 school bus routes throughout all of NYC with a staff of approximately 1,800 people from six locations with a budget of $190 million.

NYCSBUS's goal is to radically improve student bus transportation by innovating in all areas and by providing unprecedented transparency in bus operations to school districts that outsource this service.

• Promote Safety Culture
  • Support and reinforce NYCSBUS's safety culture through one‑on‑one and group employee training and coaching to bus drivers, attendants, mechanics, and other employees
  • Work with depot management teams to understand and improve employee performance to raise awareness of and support the safety culture.
  • Identify and assist with pre‑ and post‑trip inspections, working with Fleet Maintenance staff to ensure vehicle problems are corrected timely and initiating corrective action with employees for non‑compliance.
  • Evaluate the performance of Drivers and Attendants by riding along on and following routes, providing guidance and instruction based on observations.
  • Develop and review safety and performance data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement. Present findings to the Director of Safety & Training as well as the impacted depot management teams.
  • Deliver first aid, CPR, OSHA, materials handling, fire safety, and other training.
  • Empower employees by creating a culture that supports safe, consistent service.
• Identify and Resolve Problems
  • Conduct or facilitate a comprehensive investigation process following vehicle collisions or employee workplace accidents, which may include an on‑scene investigation. Conduct follow‑up meetings with involved employees and/or witnesses. Either prepare or review reports completed by others to ensure completion and accuracy, and submit a comprehensive post‑incident summary to NYCSBUS Leadership, and recommend corrective action where appropriate.
  • Conduct investigations of actual and potential hazards within our depots, shops, and facilities.
  • Engage with the New York City Office of Pupil Transportation to address and resolve school bus route safety and logistical concerns.
  • Interface with school officials, support staff, and para educators to investigate and resolve matters of concern regarding Driver or Attendant performance, and/or student conduct.
• Keep Our Employees and Depots Compliant
  • Work in conjunction with the Safety Leadership to ensure that depots are compliant with safety standards and that employees are properly qualified to perform their jobs. Facilitate the gathering of requalification forms, answer employees' questions, etc.
  • Facilitate the timely completion of random, post‑accident, and reasonable suspicion drug & alcohol testing.
  • Work with the facilities and fleet maintenance staff, ensure facilities and equipment are compliant with regulations, licensing, and best practices for safety, licensure, emergency response, and other compliance.
• Provide Operational Support to the Depots and Bus Operations
  • Support the General Managers to ensure that daily depot operations are executed as designed,…