Drug Alcohol Program Manager - CapMetro

Keolis Commuter Services; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Keolis Commuter Services in Austin, TX is seeking an experienced safety supervisor to lead risk mitigation and regulatory compliance efforts for our operations. You will coordinate drug testing programs, OSHA reporting, and incident investigations to uphold safety across the fleet.

You will partner with the safety manager, DMV and client representatives to ensure timely, accurate reporting and continuous safety improvements.

Qualifications

• Three (3) + years of progressive supervisory/ management experience.
• Understanding of OSHA, EPA standards, and ADA requirements.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of DOT, FMCSA, DHS, and FTA rules and regulations and applicable state regulation.

Responsibilities

• Work with the safety manager to pursue a safety culture with emphasis on risk mitigation and accident prevention.
• Administer compliance process and paperwork to all new hires including drug/alcohol testing; DOT physicals; MVR checks.
• Take responsibility for day-to-day reports and actions with CHP, local agencies, and the Client.
• Investigate incidents, accidents, and work-related injuries including investigation, reports, files, and coordination with claims office.
• Assist drivers in preparing accident reports and OSHA reports; determine preventability with facts from the scene.
• Manage the Keolis Substance Abuse Program including training, policies, auditing, and regulatory compliance for safety-sensitive positions.
• Interpret and administer local drug testing procedures, specimen collection, prescriptions, MRO procedures, lab procedures, reviews, and action plans for accurate testing and reporting.
• Work with the Third-Party Administrator handling auto, general liability, and workers’ compensation claims; investigations, exposure evaluation, and ER/RTW program management.
• Perform administrative duties to support meeting department goals.
• Monitor drivers' medical, MVR, and compliance paperwork; update SharePoint daily.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

English fluency

Judgment

Professional interaction

Job description

• Three (3) + years of progressive supervisory/ management experience
• Understanding of OSHA, EPA standards, and ADA requirements.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier, Department of Homeland Security, and Federal Transit Administration rules and regulations and applicable State Regulation.

Skills:

• Work well as part of a team
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Fluent in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Exercise good judgment and creativity
• Interact professionally with all levels of KTA employees, client representatives, and community members

Key Accountabilities:

Responsibilities

• Work with the safety manager to pursue a safety culture with a heavy emphasis on risk mitigation and accident prevention.
• Administer compliance process and paperwork to all new hires collecting application information and drug/alcohol testing; DOT physicals; motor vehicle records checks.
• Take responsibility for day-to-day reports and actions with compliance with CHP, local agencies, and the Client.
• Help to Investigate incidents, accidents, and work-related injuries including accident investigation, accident reports, accident files, accident register, and follows up with the claim’s office and adjusters as necessary.
• Assists drivers in preparing accident reports, prepares OSHA reports, safety violation and compliance documents. Work with the safety manager to determine preventability based on the facts identified at the scene.
• Manage the Keolis Substance Abuse Program including, but not limited to, training, policies and procedures, contractor oversight, auditing, and regulatory compliance for all safety sensitive positions.
• Understand, interpret, and administer local drug testing procedures, specimen collection, prescriptions and over-the-counter medications, Medical Review Officer Procedures, Department of Health and Human Services certified lab procedures, checklist reviews, and action plans as needed to ensure accurate testing and reporting.
• Work daily with the Third-Party Administrator (TPA) handling auto, general liability and workers’ compensation claims on behalf of Keolis Transit; which includes:
• Investigations and follow up
• Evaluation of exposure
• Manage the Early Return to Work (ERTW)/Modified duty program at the operation.
• Perform all required administrative and related duties as required by supervisor in support of meeting the goals of the department.

Driver Logs and Files

• Continue to monitor drivers medical, VTT, MVR and compliance paperwork on a day to day.
• Update SharePoint site on a daily basis on all AFR and IFR.

Training Classroom Preparation

• Monitor that all new hires paperwork is in order prior to their start date.
• Confirm and work with the Safety Manager and VP of Risk that all reports are ready for any unforeseen audit, by management, client or an outside agency.
• Maintain accurate computer records of all accident/ incents, video, drive cam and all paperwork related to the drug and alcohol.

Goals

• Continue to improve your skills and knowledge in risk management.
• Continue to grow, improve your communication skills to the company.
• Meet our company requirements, with all audits.

Additional Statements:

• Drug and alcohol screening: Employment contingent upon passing pre-employment drug and alcohol screen. Also, contingent upon receiving a favorable background check. Must pass a physical examination.
• Safety commitment: Safety is a way of life at Keolis. By placing safety first, we ensure the wellbeing of our employees, customers, and communities. Together we can become the most successful transportation company in the world.
• Environmental commitment: Keolis is committed to protecting the environment by minimizing the impact of operations to our people and the communities in which we 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, or gender identification. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.