Safety Manager - Fresno, CA

About the role

WeDriveU is the leader in shared mobility solutions that connect communities, campuses, and workplaces. We operate private shuttle and public transit systems across the U.S., serving millions of passenger journeys a year. The company's 5,500+ team members operate 4,000 vehicles across 55 U.S. locations, providing safe, reliable, and sustainable options as part of a global family of brands.

Responsibilities

• Lead, design, develop, and implement initial and recurrent training programs for transportation personnel
• Supervise driver trainers by establishing objectives, standards, work schedules, and accountability for job performance
• Oversee classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel training of applicants and bus drivers to ensure successful completion of training and testing; recommend upgrades as necessary
• Responsible for meeting all corporate reporting with regard to safety and training
• Provide ongoing training and performance evaluations for all driver employees
• Administer and maintain company random drug/alcohol testing and pre-employment drug/alcohol testing program in conjunction with the corporate office
• Develop and conduct regularly scheduled Driver Safety Meetings
• Assume primary responsibility in responding to personal injury and vehicle accidents by on-scene investigation and preparing/submitting reports to the corporate office in accordance with company policy
• Investigate customer service complaints relative to safety issues and take appropriate corrective action
• Administer and maintain Company Safe Driver Award Program

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent (some college preferred)
• 3 years as a Trainer in the transportation industry desired
• Supervisory experience preferred, specifically experience supervising/training a driver workforce
• Must complete company certification program (equivalent work experience as a Trainer can be substituted as appropriate)
• Strong working knowledge of Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, etc.) and transportation-related software
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and group presentation skills
• Well-developed multitasking and time management skills
• Ability to provide direction, coaching, and mentoring to employees while creating an environment that encourages and values input and feedback
• Ability to respond to unanticipated events to ensure excellence in customer service
• Ability to investigate claims and incidents of questionable conduct, accidents, etc.
• Computer literacy skills in word processing and spreadsheets
• Active CDL with passenger endorsement (or willing/able to secure within six months)
• DOT MED card (or willing/able to secure within six months)

Benefits

• Physical Health: Exceptional Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance benefits
• Financial Health: Competitive compensation packages, 401(k) with 4% employer match, Financial Wellness Tool, Commuter Benefits
• Emotional Health: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), PTO for part-time and full-time positions, Paid holidays, Pet & Legal Insurance
• Personal Development: On-the-job training and skills development, Internal transfer opportunities for career growth

Benefits vary by position and location.