Driver Safety & Training Programs Lead

MV Transportation, Inc.; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

MV Transportation, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Safety and Training Manager to oversee driver recruitment and comprehensive training programs for operations. The role emphasizes classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction and ensures safety standards across the service area.

The position requires a four-year degree in safety or related field (desirable), OSHA/ transit certifications, and strong HR and time-management skills. Compensation ranges from $74,000 to $86,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ experience in a similar role in an operation of equivalent size and scope.
• Four-year degree in occupational safety or related field is desirable.
• OSHA 30-hour General Industry Safety Certification and Public Transportation Safety Certification Training are desirable.
• Associate Safety Professional certification is highly desirable.
• DMV-certified CDL examiner credential is highly desirable.
• Computer and financial skills required.
• Time management skills.
• HR skills.
• Valid Driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and screen potential new hire operator candidates to be placed into training ensuring staffing needs are met.
• Manage new hire and veteran operator training programs to ensure minimum initial training and ongoing training.
• Community outreach to identify potential new hire candidates and recruiting sources.
• Provide/manage classroom and behind the wheel instruction per specs in all vehicle operation aspects.
• Provide/manage ongoing refresher training on topics relevant to the service area.
• Respond to operator accidents and incidents with proper documentation and reporting.
• Review accidents/incidents to determine cause and retraining needs per policy.
• Oversee Drug and Alcohol Testing program including pre-employment and random testing and ensure compliance.
• Establish Safety Committee and coordinate with operations to address safety concerns.
• Audit training and vehicle maintenance records; ensure OSHA and EPA compliance.
• Provide regular reports to local and corporate management on safety, training, and claims.

Skills

HR skills

Time management

Computer skills

Financial skills

Valid Driver’s license

Education

Bachelor's degree in occupational safety or related field

OSHA 30-hour General Industry Safety Certification

Public Transportation Safety Certification Training

Associate Safety Professional certification

DMV-certified CDL examiner credential

Job description

MV Transportation, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Safety and Training Manager to oversee driver recruitment and comprehensive training programs for operations. The role emphasizes classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction and ensures safety standards across the service area.

The position requires a four-year degree in safety or related field (desirable), OSHA/ transit certifications, and strong HR and time-management skills. Compensation ranges from $74,000 to $86,000 annually.