Safety Manager
Description
Job Description:
- Maintains adequate staffing levels
- Ensures that staff is adequately trained and understands and executes on safety and security standards
- Ensures compliance with all company, client, and Department of Transportation regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Conduct, review and document facility safety inspections and assist in the correction of deficiencies.
- Ensures that all reporting and risk management tools are up-to-date and correct at all times - Investigates vehicle accidents and employee injuries.
- Prepares and submits related reports as required.
- Develops local accident and injury prevention plans & programs.
- Develops local safety awareness programs and initiatives.
- Ensures safety bulletin boards, safety postings, and electronic FOCUS board are up to date with most current and other pertinent safety information.
- Schedules and presents training programs.
- Conducts monthly employee/driver safety meetings.
- Ensures contract compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, and company regulations; ensures that related record keeping and reporting requirements are met and maintained; provides support in implementing the approved recommendations.
- Selects, hires, and trains qualified candidates for employment.
- Maintains confidentiality of all information.
- Other duties as required.
Education, Licensing, and Certifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent, such as GED, plus two years of college or university studies required. A bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business, Public Administration or related field preferred.
- Must possess a class B Commercial Driver License with Passenger and Airbrake endorsement.
Experience: 5 years or more experience in transit safety & training.
Skills and Knowledge Required:
- Familiarity with OSHA, EPA standards, NIMS and ADA requirements.
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier, Transit Security Administration, and Federal Transportation Administration rules and regulations.
- Injury / collision prevention practices & techniques. Ability to interpret and explain regulations to others.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel. Strong written and oral communication skills; excellent presentation skills.
Travel requirement: outside of immediate area (as a percent) <5%.
Salary: Negotiable, based on experience.
About Transdev:
Transdev is the largest private sector operator of multiple modes of passenger transit in North America, providing bus, rail, paratransit and shuttle services. We manage over 200 transportation contracts for cities, transit authorities and airports, providing safe, sustainable, and innovative mobility solutions. Our mission is to improve public transportation, to enhance quality of life and contribute to a more sustainable environment.
For more information, please visit our website at www.transdevna.jobs
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. 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 or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
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 the largest private sector operator of multiple modes of passenger transit in North America, providing bus, rail, paratransit and shuttle services. We manage over 200 transportation contracts for cities, transit authorities and airports, providing safe, sustainable, and innovative mobility solutions. Our mission is to improve public transportation, to enhance quality of life and contribute to a more sustainable environment
Drug-free workplace
If based in the United States, applicants must be eligible to work in U.S. without restrictions for any employer at any time; be able to pass a drug screen and background check.