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.
About the Position
Ensures the stability, integrity, and security of FGA infrastructure systems. Leads a team responsible for the installation, monitoring, maintenance, and optimization of Windows based systems and their respective server components.
Responsibilities:
- Ensures compliance with DOT drug & alcohol program for First Student.
- Provides guidance to the field as it relates to federal regulatory requirement in connection to drug and alcohol.
- Provides guidance to the field as it relates to Company policy and standard operating procedures and provide assistance to all locations if any problems arise concerning the drug and alcohol program and compliance issues.
- Ensures all Managers and Corporate level employees are sent for testing when selected for random drug and alcohol tests; maintains testing log and follows up when necessary.
- Completes Employer Part 40 verifications requests and maintain file system.
- Provides monthly executive reports as it relates to testing rates, incorrectly marked tests, improper testing. Works with Region & Director level safety personnel to ensure compliance.
- Works closely with First Advantage to ensure full compliance with the testing requirements & holds frequent conferences to ensure compliance and handle any issues or concerns.
- Maintains and manages various files relating to drug and alcohol is in compliance with federal regulations, including but not limited to monthly test packages, results, chain of custody forms and obtain verified positive test results as well as termination profiles.
- Maintains and manages monthly logs, ensuring compliance with the testing procedures.
- Maintains/updates employee roster for random selection each month and breakdown by DOT & NON DOT.
- Liaises with Directors and Area Safety Managers concerning testing/compliance issues for their specific region and work directly with location managers.
- Assists in preparation of documents required for client audits and DOT audits.
- Ensures new locations are setup with a Lab, receive CCF's, SAP information, and a Collection Site.
- Provides drug and alcohol training information and materials to all locations
- Monitors each location for compliance with percentages along with proper reason of test being marked correctly on CCF's.
- Maintains the strictest confidentiality in all aspects of drug and alcohol test administration throughout the selection and testing process.
- Schedules drug and alcohol screening appointments for TM locations, new hires and DER's.
Qualifications:
- Some college preferred
- Substance Abuse Management and Program Compliance Certified
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- 3+ years related experience.
- Excellent understanding of the importance of compliance
- Excellent customer service skills
- Strong audit skills
- Strong technical skills including MS Office Products.
- Strong follow up and organizational skills
First for a Reason
Benefits
We offer competitive compensation and benefits (which vary based on role, location, and business), including physical and mental health initiatives, medical/dental/vision, 401(k), and paid holiday/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.
Apply today and get your career on the road with First Student!
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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