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Now Hiring: 19A Specialist - Driver Compliance

Location-Based | Full-Time
Salary: From $82,000 annually

At First Student, safety and compliance are non-negotiable. The 19A Specialist - Driver Compliance plays a mission-critical role in ensuring driver qualification, regulatory adherence, and operational safety. This position serves as a certified NYS 19A Examiner and is responsible for overseeing driver compliance, training, testing, and regulatory documentation at the location level.

This role partners closely with management, drivers, and internal departments to ensure full compliance with NYS DMV, SED, and NYC DOE requirements while supporting safe, efficient transportation operations.

Position Overview

The 19A Specialist - Driver Compliance leads all driver qualification and regulatory compliance functions for the location. In addition to core administrative responsibilities, this role ensures 100% driver compliance with all state and local requirements, administers required training and testing, and supports audits, inspections, and safety initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as a certified NYS 19A Examiner and conduct required pre-employment, annual, and biennial driver qualification reviews and testing
Train and evaluate drivers on safe driving protocols and required state compliance standards
Maintain full compliance with all DMV, SED, and NYC DOE regulations
Oversee and maintain driver qualification files, ensuring accurate, complete, and digitized documentation
Monitor driver documentation and compliance status; initiate corrective actions as needed
Support and coordinate audits, inspections, and regulatory reviews
Maintain contract compliance and ensure adherence to all legal mandates
Prepare compliance reports, management reports, schedules, and official correspondence
Input and extract data from fleet MIS systems to support operational reporting
Serve as a point of contact for customers, vendors, and internal teams regarding compliance matters
Perform additional duties as required to support operational and regulatory needs

Education & Certifications

High school diploma or equivalent required
Valid NYS 19A Examiner License required
SBDI certification strongly preferred, particularly for candidates experienced in safety training delivery

Experience & Skills

Minimum of 2 years of administrative or office experience
Experience in compliance-driven or regulated environments preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data management systems
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment
Professional and collaborative approach when working with Drivers and Monitors

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

Ability to move throughout the office and facility
Ability to operate standard office equipment
Ability to access filing systems and documentation
Ability to communicate effectively in person and by telephone

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.

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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Now Hiring: 19A Specialist - Driver Compliance

Location-Based | Full-Time
Salary: From $82,000 annually

Position Overview

Key Responsibilities

Serve as a certified NYS 19A Examiner and conduct required pre-employment, annual, and biennial driver qualification reviews and testing
Train and evaluate drivers on safe driving protocols and required state compliance standards
Maintain full compliance with all DMV, SED, and NYC DOE regulations
Oversee and maintain driver qualification files, ensuring accurate, complete, and digitized documentation
Monitor driver documentation and compliance status; initiate corrective actions as needed
Support and coordinate audits, inspections, and regulatory reviews
Maintain contract compliance and ensure adherence to all legal mandates
Prepare compliance reports, management reports, schedules, and official correspondence
Input and extract data from fleet MIS systems to support operational reporting
Serve as a point of contact for customers, vendors, and internal teams regarding compliance matters
Perform additional duties as required to support operational and regulatory needs

Education & Certifications

High school diploma or equivalent required
Valid NYS 19A Examiner License required
SBDI certification strongly preferred, particularly for candidates experienced in safety training delivery

Experience & Skills

Minimum of 2 years of administrative or office experience
Experience in compliance-driven or regulated environments preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data management systems
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment
Professional and collaborative approach when working with Drivers and Monitors

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

Ability to move throughout the office and facility
Ability to operate standard office equipment
Ability to access filing systems and documentation
Ability to communicate effectively in person and by telephone

First for a reason:

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Programs & Services
- Home-to-School
  Full-service student transportation
- Special Needs Transportation
  Service, training & support
- Alternative Transportation
  Non-yellow bus services
- Non-Contract Services
  À la carte services
- Charter Bus & Van Rental
  After school, field trips & events
Technology
- HALO™
  Our proprietary technology platform
- First View®
  Vehicle tracking – districts & parents
Electrification
- Electric Buses
  Sustainable fleet solutions
- First Charge™
  Above-ground charging infrastructure
Safety & Training
- Safety Culture
  Practices, processes & technology
- Driver Training
  Comprehensive programs for drivers
- First Serves®
  Student support training program
- Safety Dog
  Our safety ambassador mascot
About
- About First Student
  The leader in student transportation
- Leadership
  Meet our team
- Newsroom
  Media kit, news & stats
- Press Releases
  Recent happenings & developments
- Investor Relations
  Financials & investor relations events
Contact
- Partner with Us
  Improve your student experience
- Contact Us
  Connect with us
- Submit an RFP
  Request a competitive proposal
- Provide Feedback
  Community feedback portal
- Mergers & Acquisitions
  Our step-by-step process

19A Examiner

First Student

Brooklyn, New York, US

Full Time

$82,000/Yr

231 Malta Street Brooklyn, NY 11207 United States of America

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