Safety Manager

About the role

The Transit Safety Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing safety programs to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local transportation regulations.

Responsibilities

• Establish safety policies
• Conduct risk assessments
• Investigate incidents
• Promote a safety culture
• Support continuous improvement efforts
• Lead safety initiatives
• Manage training and onboarding
• Ensure adherence to regulations such as FTA, DOT, and OSHA
• Conduct safety audits
• Conduct hazard assessments
• Conduct accident investigations
• Perform road observations to evaluate operator safety and customer service
• Coordinate emergency response plans
• Participate in drills
• Serve as a liaison with regulatory agencies

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Preferred bachelor’s in Safety Management or related field
• Minimum of 3 years' supervisory experience

Qualifications

• Knowledge of transit safety regulations
• Incident investigation skills
• Proficiency with safety management software

Skills

• Leadership
• Organizational skills
• Commitment to safety
• Physical requirements: fieldwork, travel between sites, responding to emergencies