Safety and Training Manager

Responsibilities

• Training Leadership: Set the standard for ensuring all operators are up-to-date with training requirements, aligning with both company mandates and contract specifications.
• Safety Program Management: Maintain and update all safety manuals, programs, policies, and practices to meet the evolving needs of our operating divisions.
• Regulatory Expertise: Serve as the primary expert on EPA, OSHA, and CDL compliance, ensuring all practices adhere to current regulations.
• Hiring Compliance: Oversee the driver hiring process to ensure all new employees meet the minimum qualifications, including comprehensive background and DMV checks.
• Technology Utilization: Ensure the effective use of safety technology (OET) tools, analyzing results, identifying trends, and formulating strategies to mitigate and prevent future safety incidents.
• Incentive Program Oversight: Manage corporate safety incentive programs consistently, including the assignment and tracking of Safety Points.
• Safety Culture Promotion: Foster a cohesive safety culture across all division locations that integrates operations, safety, and maintenance departments, emphasizing teamwork and individual accountability.
• Claims Management: Collaborate with corporate claims staff to ensure timely and effective handling of liability and workers' compensation claims, aiming to minimize financial exposure and recover on subrogatable claims.
• Injury Claim Oversight: Proactively manage employee injury claims to reduce lost time and facilitate light duty placements, ensuring injured employees return to full or light duty as swiftly as possible.
• Audit Leadership: Oversee the successful completion of all safety audits conducted by corporate, client, and regulatory agencies, ensuring compliance and readiness at all times.
• Instructional Leadership: Lead the division in safety training, including classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction, in accordance with corporate and client specifications.

Qualifications

• Talent Requirements: Transit Safety Experience, Industry Background, Passenger Transportation Experience, Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Transportation Management, or a related field, or a minimum of five (5) years of relevant safety management experience, Professional Certifications, In-depth knowledge of all applicable safety regulations and rules, Familiarity with corporate safety programs and policies, Language Proficiency, Effective Communication Skills, Independent Work Ethic, Excellent organizational abilities, Leadership and Delegation, Proficient in Windows-based operating systems and Microsoft Office Suite, Strong analytical skills, Microsoft Applications Expertise.