Safety & Compliance Specialist

Join the CST Team

At Collaborative Student Transportation (CST), safety is at the core of everything we do. We partner with school districts and transportation providers to make sure students have safe, reliable transportation every day. As we continue to grow, we're looking for a Safety & Compliance Specialist who is passionate about building strong partnerships, maintaining compliance, and helping service partners succeed.

If you're highly organized, enjoy working independently, and thrive in a role that combines relationship-building with attention to detail, we'd love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

As the Safety & Compliance Specialist, you'll oversee safety and compliance efforts across our network of transportation service partners. You'll work closely with drivers, service partners, and school districts to ensure DOT compliance, driver qualification standards, and operational safety requirements are consistently met. This role combines administrative work with regular travel and in-person relationship management.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of contact for safety and compliance with assigned service partners
Make sure service partner drivers remain compliant by conducting regular driver file audits and reviewing documentation
Verify new driver qualifications and make sure all required documentation is complete before onboarding
Conduct vehicle inspections and monitor compliance with safety standards
Visit service partners and school districts to provide on-site support and maintain strong working relationships
Meet regularly with service partners to review compliance expectations and address safety concerns
Collaborate with school districts to make sure transportation operations meet contractual and regulatory requirements
Maintain accurate compliance records and documentation
Identify potential compliance issues and proactively work with partners to resolve them
Travel throughout Florida and occasionally out of state to support service partners and district operations

Who You Are

A highly organized professional with exceptional attention to detail
A confident communicator who enjoys building relationships with service partners and school districts
Self-motivated and able to manage multiple priorities independently
Comfortable balancing administrative work with frequent travel
Solutions-oriented with strong problem-solving skills
Committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety and compliance

Education & Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required
Experience with vehicle inspections and transportation safety practices preferred
Strong organizational and communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Workplace/Microsoft Office applications
Reliable transportation and the ability to travel throughout Florida and occasionally out of state
(Preferred)Knowledge of DOT driver qualification files and compliance requirements

Compensation & Schedule

Pay Range: $45,000–$75,000 per year (based on experience)
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Day shift

Job Type: Full-time
Location: Remote (Must be located in Duval County, FL or Palm Beach County, FL)

Additional Requirements

Must successfully complete a background and reference check
Must possess a valid driver's license and reliable transportation
Must be willing to travel regularly throughout Florida and occasionally out of state
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with internal teams and external partners

We’re Student-Centered

At CST, we believe safe transportation begins with strong partnerships and a commitment to compliance. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact by helping make sure students are transported safely every day while supporting our growing network of service partners, we'd love to hear from you.

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