Director of Safety and Training

About the role

The Director of Safety and Training reports to the Deputy General Manager and will provide oversight of the overall department and all programs implemented. This position is responsible for employee and passenger safety; the development and delivery of safety training programs; serving as the corporate liaison to external agencies; and assisting with safety-related components with other internal departments.

Responsibilities

• Manage the site Safety and Training Department including but not limited to: all aspects of site safety training; classroom and behind-the-wheel training schedules, logistics and documentation; and personnel and qualification files pertaining to training, safety and loss matters.
• Communicate company programs, rules, and tools related to safety.
• Cookordination efforts with security staff or vendor; develop and updates security policies and processes; and ensures that all security incidents are properly reported and investigated.
• Ensure that all accidents are ethically and properly investigated and filed with the company’s third-party administrator.
• Ensure that all reporting and risk management tools, including WebRisk, are always up to date and correct.
• Conduct evaluations and inspections to mitigate risk and minimize risk of loss potential.
• Cookordinate the activities of workers’ compensation, general liability and vehicle liability insurance carriers and insurance consultants as it affects safety and loss control; and make recommendations to the General Manager to help limit loss.
• Conduct evaluations and inspections to mitigate risk and minimize risk of loss potential; and ensure that safety inspections are properly scheduled, carried out, monitored, acted upon, and documented.
• Ensure contract compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, and company/client regulations; ensure that related record keeping and reporting requirements are met and maintained; and provide support in implementing the approved recommendations.
• Cookordinate and ensure compliance with substance abuse testing program using Federal and Company standards.
• Set the tone for the location as the expert in EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), CDL compliance and regulations.
• Oversee the successful completion of all safety related reviews/audits.
• Coach and motivate staff; provide guidance and direction on problems and issues; and delegate work assignments considering employee skills and development needs as required.
• Maintain confidentiality of all information.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business, Public Administration, or related field.
• Five (5) years of experience in passenger transit safety and training.
• Four (4) years of supervisory experience in passenger transit safety and training.
• Driver training experience preferred.
• A valid driver’s license.
• A valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Passenger and School Bus endorsements preferred.
• A Massachusetts School Bus Trainer Certificate preferred.
• A satisfactory driving history.
• Applicable professional certifications preferred.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) rules and regulations.
• Excellent computer skills and be functional with various types of software including Microsoft Office.
• Strong written and oral communication skills including the ability to explain and present regulations to others.
• Poise, tact, diplomacy, and possess good judgement and discretion.
• Strong budget and planning skills.
• Maintain confidentiality of all information.

Physical Requirements

• Sit for extended periods (up to 6–8 hours per day spent sitting, typing, or looking at a computer screen).
• Push and pull objects up to 10 pounds, occasionally throughout the workday; lift material weighing up to 25 lbs. with or without assistance; occasionally bend, kneel, or crouch to files or equipment stored at ground level.
• Exposure to heavy traffic areas while performing the duties of the job.
• Exposure to considerable amounts of dust, vehicle fumes, and noise.

Benefits

• Vacation: minimum of two (2) weeks
• Sick days: 5 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.

Pay

$110,000.00 (minimum) to $135,000.00 per year (exempt).

Schedule

Annual bonus target of 10%