Assistant Safety Manager - Transportation Business Partner - Valley Metro

Keolis America, Inc.; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Metro is seeking an Assistant Safety Manager - Transportation Business Partner to lead safety initiatives and compliance across maintenance and operations in Mesa, AZ. The role requires TSI TSSP certification, transit experience, and strong OSHA/EHS knowledge.

You will collaborate with Maintenance and Operations to reduce risk and ensure safety standards. The position emphasizes safety program development, incident reporting, and training management, with on-site responsibilities and a

Qualifications

• Must be certified Transportation Safety Institute (TSI) TSSP or obtain the TSSP within 2 years.
• Minimum 3 years progressive transit experience.
• Knowledgeable of Department of Transportation (DOT), ADOT and FTA standards.
• Experience developing and implementing Safety Program Plans, SMS, policies, procedures and corrective action.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA and Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) standards.
• Hands-on understanding of maintenance and repair work, including shop operations, tools, equipment, and fleet maintenance processes.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a diverse workforce.

Responsibilities

• Support the site implementation of the Safety Management System Plan, comprehensive safety policies, procedures, and tools to enhance compliance with corporate direction in efforts to reduce accidents/injuries in the workplace.
• Monitor compliance with the SMS policies and procedures, conducting ongoing safety auditing of maintenance facilities, shop practices, and fleet maintenance activities.
• Ensure all relevant statutory and regulatory safety policies are applied and adhered to, including lockout/tagout, hazardous materials, PPE, and equipment safety.
• Collaborate with maintenance leadership to ensure safe execution of preventive maintenance, inspections, and repairs.
• Collaborate with Operations to maintain a safety partnership dialog and ensure all safety related issues are addressed in a timely manner.
• Conduct weekly facility inspections to identify hazards, environmental risks, and unsafe conditions, ensuring timely corrective action.

Skills

Report writing

Regulatory interpretation

Communication skills

Time management

Risk assessment

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Assistant Safety Manager - Transportation Business Partner - Valley Metro

Job Category: Health, Safety, Security & Environment

Requisition Number: ASSIS006919

• Posted : October 8, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

Mesa, AZ 85215, USA

Description

Knowledge and Experience:

• Must be a certified Transportation Safety Institute (TSI)TSSP. (Or can obtain the TSSP within 2 years.
• Minimum3years progressive transit experience.
• KnowledgeableofDepartment of Transportation (DOT), ADOT andFTA standards.
• Experience developing and implementingSafetyProgramPlans, SMS, policies, procedures and corrective action.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA and Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) standards.
• Hands ‑ on understanding of maintenance and repair work, including shop operations, tools, equipment, and fleet maintenance processes.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a diverse workforce.

Skills:

• Ability toclearly develop reports without errors.
• Possessexpertknowledge ofMicrosoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to interpret and explain regulations to others.
• Must have excellent communication skills (written and oral).
• Excellent time management skills with ability to prioritize.
• Ability to proactively identify risk trends in maintenance environments and implement corrective actions, safety awareness initiatives, and hazard mitigation strategies.Ability to work collaboratively with the Maintenance Department to ensure contractually required safety and maintenance performance standards are achieved.Possess the temperament necessary for maintaining amiable relations with various levels of company personnel.
• Ability to interpret and explain regulations, technical procedures, and maintenance safety requirements to others.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Strong organizational planning skills.
• Strong practical skills.
• Strong analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully both written and oral.
• Ability to hire, recommend terminations of direct subordinates and issue discipline as required.
• Conduct training for Maintenance and Fleet Care staff for Yard Permits, Forklift Training, Lift Operation, Fall Protection and Restraint inspections in conjunction with the Training Department.
• Maintain training records for areas of instruction and administer after accident, and recurring refresher training as required by contract, SOP, and OSHA requirements.
• Must have excellent communication skills (written and oral).
• Excellent time management skills with ability to prioritize.
• Collaborates with theTempeSafetyMaintenance AssistantManager to ensure consistent application of safety procedures and corrective actions.

Key Accountabilities:

Safety Management System

• Supportthe site implementation of the Safety Management System Plan, comprehensive safety policies, procedures, and tools to enhance compliance with corporate direction in efforts to reduce accidents/injuries in the workplace.
• Monitor compliance with the KTA’s SMS policies and procedures, conductingongoing safety auditingof maintenance facilities, shop practices, and fleet maintenance activities.
• Ensure all relevant statutory and regulatory safety policies are applied and adhered to, including those specific to maintenance operations (lockout/tagout, hazardous materials, PPE, equipment safety, etc.).
• Collaborate with maintenance leadership to ensure safe execution of preventive maintenance, inspections, and repairs.
• Collaborate with Operations to maintain a safety partnership dialog and ensure all safety related issues are being properly addressed in a timely manner and follow-through.
• Conduct weekly facility inspections to identify hazards, environmental risks, and unsafe conditions, ensuring timely corrective action.

Safety Assurance

• Reports all accident and incident claims within required timeframesboth contractually, Keolis and insurance.
• Responsible for reporting all accidents and incidents within client required parametersbased on report formatting and required timeframes.
• Providesrequiredsupport to safety department leadership withupdating departmental documentation, safety plans, SMS, PTASP, SOP’s, etc.
• Provides backup support to the Assistant Director of Safety in their absence.
• Management of automotive claims related to vehicle accidents/ passenger related incidents and ensures timely resolution, closure andsubrogation's.
• Ability to hire, discipline and provide recommendations onemployeeterminations as required.
• Other duties as assigned or as requested.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

All roles may entail, to varying extents, the following physical demands:

• Long periods (potentially exceeding 8 hours per day) of walking, standing, sitting, bending, pushing, pulling, climbing, lifting, balancing, stooping, twisting, squatting, handling materials, repetitive hand-wrist motions, and traversing uneven surfaces;
• Exposure to both extreme heat and cold;
• Exposure to loud noises, fumes, and airborne particles;

In addition to the above demands inherent in every role, the following roles may entail unique physical demands, including:

• Operators/Drivers may work inside or outside vehicles and may operate vehicles for over 8 hours per day.
• Operations Supervisors and Managers may split their work between an office setting looking at a computer screen/electronic device and active transit field locations driving in a vehicle.
• Maintenance Employees may be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals in a ventilated maintenance shop and may work with personal computers, laptops, electronic hand-held devices, complex electrical schematics, diagnostic software and testing devices, and other heavy machinery.
• Office Staff may work indoors in air-conditioned or well-ventilated facilities, including offices and cubicle spaces equipped with a telephone and computer and may entail typing or looking at a computer screen;

Additional Statements:

• Drug screening: Pursuant to Department of Transportation regulations, employment for safety-sensitive positions will be contingent upon passing apre-employment drug screen and a physical examination. Keolis maintains a drug-free workplace. Employment will also be contingent upon completion of abackground check consistent with applicable federal, state, and/or local laws.
• Safety commitment: Security is a way of life atKeolis. By placing safety first, we ensure the wellbeing of our employees, customers, and communities. Together we canbecome the safesttransportation company in the world.
• Environmental commitment: Keolis is committed to protecting the environment by minimizing the impact of our operations on the communities wherewe operate.
• EEO statement: Our policy is to afford Equal Employment Opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, sex, religion, age, creed, marital status, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy status, genetic information, veteran status, gender identification, or any other status protected by applicable law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact [e-mail]. Keolis complies with federal and state disability laws and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants.
• Work authorization:“Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Keolis does not sponsor visas for this position”
• Disclaimer and closing statement: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job. Keolis is committed to offering our employees competitive compensation and benefits, opportunities for development and growth throughout an exciting and rewarding career, and the safest work environment possible.

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