Safety Manager

About the role

The Safety Manager ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and company safety requirements. Responsible for continuous leadership, recruitment, and training of operator candidates. Promotes strong leadership and influences positive employee morale throughout the location. This position is based in [insert location] supporting [insert contract name]. Transdev is proud to offer a competitive compensation package of minimum $60,000 – maximum $75,000. Benefits include vacation: minimum of two (2) weeks, sick days: 5 days, holidays: 12 days (8 standard and 4 floating), and other standard benefits such as a 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision, life insurance, short-term disability, and voluntary long-term disability. Benefits may vary depending on location policy.

Responsibilities

• Provides behind-the-wheel instruction according to corporate and client specifications in all aspects of vehicle operation and passenger transportation, including defensive driving, service area familiarization, passenger loading, unloading, and securement.
• Conducts classroom training in accordance with corporate and location requirements.
• Ensures all safety manuals, programs, policies, and procedures are current and meet the needs of the location.
• Documents all training activities and ensures accurate completion of all training-related employee records.
• Establishes relationships with client and corporate personnel to identify additional training needs, resources, and opportunities.
• Prepares and conducts monthly safety meetings.
• Maintains an adequate and complete employee filing system and participates in audits and inspections to meet client and corporate expectations.
• Directs the location of the drug & alcohol program to include random drug testing and ensures all files are updated to pass regular audits.
• Maintains the injury prevention program to reduce the number of workplace injuries.
• Conducts accident investigations using root-cause analysis and assigns employee re-training as required.
• Responsible for maintaining/posting OSHA log.
• Conducts road observations to evaluate operator safety, customer service, and systematic knowledge of the service.
• Provides coaching and re-training as required on Drive Cam.
• Responds to customer comments related to the service.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• At least 3 years’ experience in the passenger transportation industry.
• Experience in location safety management and/or operations management.
• Providing quality training, including the creation and management of training materials.
• Must be able to work shifts or flexible work schedules as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Work outside in varying temperature, weather, and humidity conditions - 100% of the job is performed outside, work alone, and in remote locations.
• Sit for extended periods (up to 6–8 hours per day).
• Frequently walk for long distances and on possible sloped ground or slippery and uneven surfaces.
• Push and pull objects up to XX pounds, occasionally throughout the workday.
• Lift material weighing up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance.
• Occasionally bend, kneel, or crouch to file or equipment stored at ground level.
• Withstand heavy traffic areas while performing the duties of the job.
• Tolerate exposure to considerable amounts of dust, vehicle fumes, and noise.

Benefits

• Vacation: minimum of two (2) weeks
• Sick days: 5 days
• Holidays: 12 days (8 standard and 4 floating)
• Other standard benefits: 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision, life insurance, short-term disability, and voluntary long-term disability.

Skills

• Strong leadership and influence skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

• Vacation: minimum of two (2) weeks
• Sick days: 5 days
• Holidays: 12 days (8 standard and 4 floating)
• Other standard benefits: 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision, life insurance, short-term disability, and voluntary long-term disability.

Pay

Transdev offers a competitive compensation package of minimum $60,000 – maximum $75,000.

Schedule

The position is based in [insert location] supporting [insert contract name].