Assistant Safety Manager

Salary: $55,000.00 USD per year (based on experience)

About the role

The Assistant Location Safety Manager supervises the safety program, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and company policy.

Responsibilities

• Administers driver hiring and compliance process (e.g., interviewing and driver selection; collecting applications; criminal background checks; credit reports; drug/alcohol testing; fingerprint checks; DOT physicals; TB Skin tests; motor vehicle records checks; I-9 forms).
• Provides direction and guidance to location trainers. Provides input into contents of classroom training to ensure compliance. Teaches classes as required. Schedules and conducts re-certification and re-training.
• Investigates incidents, accidents, and work-related injuries, including accident investigation, accident reports, accident files, accident register, and follow-up with the claims office and adjusters as necessary. Typically determines fault or preventability based on facts identified at the scene. Provides post-accident counseling with drivers and retraining as necessary.
• Prepares and submits accident-related compliance forms, maintains files, and enters data in DMO or submits to the appropriate person or organization.
• Plans, schedules, and conducts monthly safety meetings based on region and company safety and safety training goals and objectives. Assists and participates in Safety Action Team meetings. Sets up regular accident review committees to determine preventability of accidents and responds to appeals from drivers.
• Provides assistance and training to drivers and attendants on passenger management and other safety-related issues.
• Performs driver road checks of driver performance (e.g., pre-trip checks—lot-to-school and back; post-trip checks).
• Provides various reports and analyses, including safety trends, and develops cost-saving recommendations.
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements

• 5 years of operations experience (includes all roles within operations starting with the driver role).
• Experience in a safety role is preferred.
• Committed to a safety lifestyle.
• Knowledge of federal and state rules and regulations regarding safety and environmental issues.
• Proficient computer literacy with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Experience with other software such as timekeeping and payroll systems is preferred.
• Literacy in technology used to manage the operation, including but not limited to FGA-approved Smart technology, apps, encrypted drives, shared drives, and other Smart technology.
• Ability to effectively prioritize tasks and manage time.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills in dealing with employees of all levels, including drivers, customers, senior management, client representatives, union officials, and the general public.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company contribution.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Stable employment with a well-established organization.
• Opportunities for growth and internal advancement.
• Employee discounts on cell phone plans, vehicles, electronics, and more through PerkSpot.