Safety Representative

About the role

Under general supervision, the Safety Representative performs, coordinates, and monitors safety-related functions at all District facilities; investigates workplace accidents and occurrences; makes recommendations regarding safety policies and procedures; and conducts safety-related training.

Responsibilities

• Conducts monthly safety inspections of all District facilities and equipment to ensure compliance with Cal OSHA regulations; documents occurrences of non-compliance; prepares inspection reports; and plans and implements appropriate remedial actions and follow-up inspections.
• Enforces established policies and procedures related to safety standards and controls to prevent or reduce potential safety hazards, District losses, and Workers Compensation claims.
• Investigates accidents and occurrences involving workplace safety issues to identify causes; develops remedial action plans and policies to prevent reoccurrence.
• Trains employees and supervisors regarding safety-related issues such as ergonomics, hazardous communications (HazCom), confined space entry, and the appropriate and proper use of safety equipment.
• Attends all safety meetings for each District operating division.
• Performs administrative and clerical tasks in support of Safety functions.
• May appear at first-level hearings as a key witness for the District.
• May act as the Safety Administrator in his/her absence.
• Performs related duties as required.

Requirements

Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in workplace safety, public safety, accident/injury investigation, analysis and reporting, transportation, or a related field.

Experience: Four years in a safety-related capacity requiring adherence to OSHA rules and regulations, and the analysis, investigation, and reconstruction of industrial accidents and injuries. Two of those years must have included the development and presentation of training and orientations related to safety and accident/injury prevention.

Special Requirements

• Must possess, or obtain and maintain, a valid California Class C Driver License and meet the District's driving standards and requirements.
• Must work outside regular business hours depending on job demands and in usual or emergency situations.

Physical Requirements

• Must maintain the physical condition necessary to perform tasks in an office setting and operate computers, keyboards, and other peripheral equipment.
• Must possess the mobility necessary to travel expeditiously within and between large District facilities.

Benefits

AC Transit offers a comprehensive benefits package rooted in choice, flexibility, and affordability. Most benefits are effective the first of the month following your hire date. Employees and eligible dependents have access to the following benefits:

• Medical: Choice of two Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs): Kaiser Permanente and Health Net. $10.00 office visit co-pays; $5.00 - $35.00 prescription co-pays.
• Dental: MetLife Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) with a $50 annual deductible per person/$150 per family; $3,000 per person annual maximum; preventative care covered at 100%; basic and major care covered at 90%; $4,000 lifetime maximum orthodontia covered at 50%.
• Vision: Vision Service Plan with a $10.00 copay; eligible for an exam, lenses, frames, or contact lenses every 12 months. $200 frame allowance or $120 allowance for contact lenses.
• Employer-paid Basic Life Insurance.
• Employee-paid Voluntary Term Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Health Care, Dependent Care, Parking, and Transit.
• AC Transit contributes up to $50.00/month towards an employee’s FSA Transit costs.
• Free AC Transit Bus Pass.
• Federal Credit Union.
• Vacation and Sick Leave or Personal Time Off.
• Ten paid holidays; 2 paid floating holidays; 1 paid birthday holiday.
• Tuition Reimbursement – up to $2,500 per fiscal year on approved courses.
• Wellness Program.

Pension: All AC Transit employees participate in a lifetime defined benefit pension. Employees hired on or after January 1, 2020, may be in the District's Tier II pension plan covered by the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) and may be required to contribute a small portion of annual income towards the cost of their District pension.

This position is a union position, represented by AFSCME.