Specialist Driver Compliance

Company: First Student
Location: New York City
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description 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. 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. Now Hiring Specialist Driver Compliance The Driver Compliance Specialist is responsible for, under moderate supervision, ensures First Student's driver, monitor, technician, and staff maintain compliance under Federal/State/contractual rules and regulations. At First Student, we are proud to offer: $70,000 annual salary Tremendous Career Advancement Opportunities due to a strong presence across North America Positive and rewarding work environment Job Description Major Responsibilities Maintain high degree of confidentiality, encourage and promote safe environments, maintain positive collaboration when communicating with all contacts. Upload and compliance date maintenance for assigned locations Reviews all documents for accuracy before being entered in the compliance system. Communicate document issues to location and provided support to resolve. Train location staff on compliance program, processes, and document requirements Troubleshoot location challenges with compliance program platform, maintaining compliance etc. Escalates to Driver Compliance Supervisor as necessary. Support location on-site activities as assigned Other responsibilities as required Minimum Education or Certifications Required High school or equivalent Minimum Experience or Skills Required CDL Required 3 years business or operations experience required; transportation experience preferred Solid understanding of Driver Compliance Program Strong knowledge of Federal/State/Provincial requirements for Commercial Drivers Ability to provide leadership, training and coaching for location staff in Driver Compliance Program Skilled in the use of Microsoft® software applications, including PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, and Excel. Ability to work within a team structure, collaborating closely with colleagues and operating interdependently to achieve assigned tasks. Proficient interpersonal and social skills Flexible and adaptable in a fast paced, changing environment Strong organizational, analytical and time management skills Physical Requirements and Working Conditions Bus yard/office while traveling Travel required, up to 50% Disclaimer Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions, it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. 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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