Director of Safety & Training
Description
Director of Safety & Training
OVERVIEW:
The Director of Safety & Training is responsible for reducing motor vehicle accidents and work-related injuries through the implementation of company and local plans, thereby reducing losses and associated costs of vehicle accidents and work-related injuries. This position will consistently communicate the Company's commitment to safety as a comprehensive set of activities and functions that cannot be compromised. This role is also responsible for security and training associated with both safety & security. This position is responsible for the entire oversight of the Safety Department. The Director will work with the Chief Transportation Officer and the CEO to direct and manage all aspects of the local safety program.
Transdev is proud to offer:
- Competitive compensation $125,000 to $135,000/year
Benefits include:
- Vacation: minimum of two (2) weeks
- Sick days: 8 days
- Holidays: 12 days; 9 standard and 3 floating
- Other standard benefits: 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental and vision, life insurance, short-term disability, voluntary long-term disability.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensures all accidents are properly investigated and filed with our TPA.
- Ensures WebRisk is up to date and correct at all times.
- Provides oversight of all the required 19A regulations.
- Conducts evaluations and inspections for risk of loss potential.
- Leads monthly meetings with Transportation, Maintenance, and Risk to discuss safety trends and risk of loss potential.
- Coordinates the activities of workers compensation, general liability and vehicle liability insurance carriers and insurance consultants as it affects safety and loss control. Monitors activities and make recommendations to CEO to help limit loss.
- Assures that safety inspections are properly scheduled, carried out, monitored, acted upon and documented.
- Coordinates and ensures compliance with the substance abuse testing program using Federal and Company standards.
- Manages classroom and behind the wheel training schedules, logistics and documentation.
- Maintains personnel and qualification files pertaining to training, safety and loss matters.
- Ensure the contract is in compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Transportation (DOT) and other federal, state, local and company regulations, and provide support in implementing the approved recommendations.
- Accountable for ensuring that OSHA, EPA and DOT record keeping and reporting requirements are met and maintained.
- Must ensure the Security Program is in compliance with Federal Guidelines and all employees are properly trained.
- Ensure Safety Meetings are held on a regular basis and documentation is properly maintained.
- Assures that safety inspections are properly scheduled, carried out, monitored, acted upon and documented.
- Oversee the System Safety Program to ensure compliance with FTA requirement.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant field is strongly preferred.
- 5-10 years of specific safety experience in transportation.
- 5-10 years of transit specific training experience.
- 5-10 years of experience regarding return-to-work best practices.
- 5+ years of experience at a managerial or director level.
- Understanding of state, federal, OSHA and other applicable legislation for workplace safety and DOT requirements.
- NIMS Certified, or the ability to acquire within first 30 days.
- Competent in NY State 19A requirements.
- Strong ability to communicate, to diagnose complex problems, and develop solutions.
- Oversee property training protocols and documentation.
- Ability to create and maintain state and federally mandated safety and security programs.
- Able to respond to emergency situations with composure.
- Thorough understanding of safety & risk financial implications.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- 70% of work is accomplished indoors and in air conditioned or well-ventilated facilities.
- 30% of work is accomplished outside or in a vehicle.
- Performs physical activities that require considerable use of the arms, repetitive hand-wrist motion, and legs and moving the whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of passengers and materials.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and vibrations.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
- Must submit to drug testing and a background check.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Transdev complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [email protected]
Drug-free workplace:
Transdev maintains a drug-free workplace. Applicants must:
- Be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future (if based in the U.S.).
- Successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen.
About Transdev: Cities, counties, airports, companies, and universities across the U.S. contract with Transdev to operate their transportation systems, maintain their vehicle and fleets, and deliver on mobility solutions. Transdev
U.S. employs a team of 32,000 across 400 locations while maintaining more than 17,000 vehicles. Part of a global company, Transdev is a leader in mobility with operations in 19 countries, proudly operated by 110,000 team members from around the world. As an operator and global integrator of mobility, we are driven by our purpose. Transdev – the mobility company – empowers the freedom to move everyday thanks to safe, reliable, and innovative solutions that serve the common good. Find out more at www.TransdevNA.com or watch an overview video at https://youtu.be/ilO5cv0G4mQ
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.
Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.
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