Assistant Safety Manager

Transdev North America; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation (2 weeks)

Sick days (5)

Holidays (12)

401(k)

Medical, dental & vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Job summary

Transdev North America is seeking an experienced Assistant Safety Manager for our Baltimore location to lead safety program compliance, recruit and train operator candidates, and promote strong safety leadership across the location.

The role focuses on ensuring federal, state, and local regulatory adherence, supervising safety operations for one or more locations, and providing guidance to management on safety performance and improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience in safety leadership and program oversight.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local safety regulations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and safety reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Investigates incidents, accidents and injuries, determines preventability and follows up with claims offices.
• Provides post-accident counseling and retrains drivers as needed.
• Prepares and submits safety reports and compliance forms.
• Plans monthly safety meetings and participates in Safety Action Team meetings.
• Develops cost-saving safety improvements and tracks performance.

Skills

Safety management

Incident investigation

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Training & recruitment

Job description

Transdev is seeking an experienced Assistant Safety Manager for our Baltimore location. The Assistant Safety Manager ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and with company safety requirements. Responsible for continuous leadership, recruitment and training of operator candidates. Promotes strong leadership and influences positive employee morale throughout the location. Supervises the safety program for one or more small to midsize locations.

Compensation

Competitive compensation package of minimum $58,000 – maximum $70,000.

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, voluntary long-term disability. Benefits may vary depending on location policy.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigates incidents, accidents, and work-related injuries including accident investigation, reporting, and filing, and follows up with the claims office and adjusters as necessary. Determines fault or preventability based on facts identified at the scene.
• Provides post-accident counseling with drivers.
• Retrains drivers as necessary.
• Ensures that all submittals are accurate and submitted on time in accordance with the contract.
• Updates and reports activity to the management staff consistently and timely.
• Performs random audits of maintenance DVIR and quality checks of all records within the department along with contractor performance, including wash logs, fuel logs, etc.
• Performs random audits with Safety Manager regarding department requirements, including D&A Compliance, BOCT Logs and timely updates.
• Prepares and submits accident-related compliance forms, maintains files, and enters DMO or otherwise submits data to the appropriate person or organization.
• Plans, schedules, and conducts monthly safety meetings based on region and company safety and training goals and objectives.
• Assists and participates in Safety Action Team meetings. Sets up regular accident review committees to determine preventability of accidents. Responds to appeals from drivers.
• Provides necessary data and information to assist with monitoring and coordination of quality improvement, credentialing, and service outcomes.
• Performs driver road checks of driver performance (e.g., pre-trip checks—lot-to-school and back; post-trip checks).
• Provides various reports and analyzes, including safety trends. Develops cost saving recommendations. Performs other duties and projects as assigned.
• Understands and monitors compliance with operations contracts.
• Completes reports and other required paperwork accurately and in a timely manner.
• Other responsibilities as required or requested.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Safety role preferred; 5 years of Operations experience (includes all roles within operations starting with the driver role).
• Valid DOT card.
• Committed to Safety Lifestyle.
• Knowledge of federal and state rules and regulations regarding safety and environmental issues.
• Proficient computer literacy essential with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Experience with other software such as timekeeping and payroll systems is preferred.
• Literacy in technology used to manage the operation, including but not limited to FGA approved smart technology, apps, encrypted drives, shared drives and other smart technology.
• Ability to effectively prioritize tasks and manage time.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills in dealing with employees of all levels, including drivers, customers, senior management, client representatives, union officials, and the general public.
• Fluent in English.

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 20 pounds, occasionally throughout the workday; lift material weighing up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance; occasionally bend, kneel, or crouch to files 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.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Transdev complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail].

Drug-Free Workplace

• Transdev maintains a drug-free workplace.
• Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future (if based in the U.S.).
• Applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, or any other legally protected status.