DRIVER TRAINING & SAFETY LEAD (GRANT/FT/BENEFITS)

Community Foundation of Harford County; Bel Air (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Driver Training and Safety Lead to oversee the training and safety of bus drivers. This role involves ensuring compliance with state and federal guidelines, conducting training sessions, and performing vehicle inspections. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and experience in a supervisory role within transportation. Join a dynamic team that values safety and efficiency while providing comprehensive benefits, including health and retirement plans. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in the community and enhance transit operations.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Leave Benefits

Overtime Pay

Shift Differentials

Qualifications

• 1-2 years in a lead or supervisory role in transit or transportation.
• 3-5 years driving large commercial vehicles, including transit buses.

Responsibilities

• Oversee driver training and safety activities for bus drivers.
• Conduct vehicle inspections and ensure compliance with licensing.
• Investigate accidents and customer complaints, providing assessments.

Skills

Time Management

Critical Thinking

Communication

Listening

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational-Technical Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

DRIVER TRAINING & SAFETY LEAD (GRANT/FT/BENEFITS)

Be among the first 25 applicants

Nature of Work

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

The Driver Training and Safety Lead works under the transit supervisor, overseeing the work, training, and safety activities of bus drivers responsible for transporting passengers. This role involves coordinating, monitoring, and completing driver training in compliance with state and federal guidelines, including DOT physicals and license expiration management. The position acts as an intermediary between driving staff and administrative personnel, resolving transportation complaints, recommending retraining, and serving as a liaison with the Fleet Maintenance contractor regarding vehicle scheduling.

The incumbent also serves as a backup driver, responsible for driving buses or other vehicles as needed, and may assist with farebox collection. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required for preparing transit-related reports, spreadsheets, memos, and internal correspondence.

Examples of Duties

• Oversee daily driver pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections, auditing processes and reporting defects.
• Ensure all licensing and compliance requirements are met for drivers.
• Conduct employee training on passenger assistance, FCC radio procedures, wheelchair securement, defensive driving, and maintain training records.
• Inspect vehicles for safety and coordinate repairs.
• Perform routine and unannounced driver evaluations and safety check rides, documenting and reviewing results with drivers.
• Assist with equipment inventory and vehicle inspections for safety compliance.
• Attend training courses to maintain proficiency and act as a relief dispatcher when necessary.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and customer complaints, providing assessments and recommendations.
• Participate in recruitment and route management during adverse conditions.
• Administer refresher and remedial training as needed, and communicate training plans to management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of transportation and vehicle operations.
• Skills in time management, critical thinking, communication, and listening.
• Ability to work independently and with others.
• Organizational skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Valid Maryland Class "B" driver's license with passenger and air brake endorsements, no more than three points.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Education

High school diploma, GED, or vocational-technical certificate.

Experience

• 1-2 years in a lead or supervisory role, preferably in transit or transportation operations.
• 3-5 years of experience driving large commercial vehicles, including transit buses.

License

Valid Maryland Class "B" driver's license with passenger and air brake endorsements, with no more than three points.

Safety

Compliance with OSHA, MOSH, and local safety policies is mandatory.

Compensation & Benefits

Includes overtime, shift differentials, and comprehensive benefits such as health, dental, vision, retirement, paid holidays, leave, and additional fringe benefits as detailed in the original description.