Bus Safety Specialist - Metropolitan Council

Minnesota City Jobs; Minnesota; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Metro Transit is seeking a Bus Safety Specialist to administer and coordinate safety programs at assigned bus garages and locations, focusing on safety awareness, training, guidance, and coaching for operators and maintenance staff.

You will support regulatory compliance and frontline safety engagement under SMS, conduct accident investigations, assist hazard identification and risk management, and promote safe operating practices to protect employees, customers, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety awareness, training and coaching to bus operators and maintenance personnel.
• Support regulatory compliance and frontline safety engagement through identification, assessment and mitigation of hazards and risks in line with SMS.
• Conduct bus accident investigations and monitor safety regulatory compliance related to Metro Transit operations and facilities.
• Promote safe operating practices and contribute to continuous safety improvements for employees, customers and the public.

Job description

The Bus Safety Specialist position performs professional level work responsible for administering and coordinating a variety of Metro Transit bus safety system programs at assigned bus garages and other locations, with a primary focus on: Providing safety awareness, training, guidance and coaching to bus operators and maintenance personnel. Supporting regulatory compliance and proactive, frontline safety engagement through the identification, assessment, and mitigation of safety hazards and risks consistent with Metro Transit’s Safety Management System (SMS). Conducting bus accident investigations, supporting hazard identification and risk management activities, and monitoring facility and safety regulatory compliance related to Metro Transit bus operations and facilities. Safety Specialists promote safe operating practices, support continuous improvement and contribute to the safety of employees, customers, and the general public.