H5257 - Safety Instructor Wage

Virginia Department of Transportation; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Transportation seeks a Training Specialist to design, coordinate, and deliver comprehensive safety training for all staff, with emphasis on safety-sensitive positions and CDL-related instruction.

You will schedule, conduct, and track First Aid, CPR and Bloodborne Pathogen courses, manage maintenance and technical training, and ensure regulatory compliance. The role requires travel and strong record-keeping and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Ability to travel to conduct training events and attend meetings.
• Experience with CDL equipment operations and safety training.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local safety regulations.
• Must obtain and maintain First Aid/CPR instructor certification within 6 months of hire.
• Certifications in VDOT Safety, Safety for Managers, OSHA 10/30, Fall Protection, and Excavation are required or obtainable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and coordinate safety training for all employees, especially safety-sensitive roles.
• Provide and monitor maintenance and technical safety training; support CDL readiness.
• Maintain training schedules and records; ensure compliance with OSHA and agency requirements.
• Assist in meeting learning initiatives and auditing safety records for compliance.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Needs-based training

Regulatory knowledge

Computers/software

CDL equipment ops

Safety equipment knowledge

Workplace safety regs

Tools

First Aid/CPR certification

OSHA 10/30

Fall Protection

Excavation

CDL and DOT medical card

Job description

To support the District safety training needs and provide instruction for all employees, especially those in safety sensitive positions. Coordinate, schedule, and teach safety-related training for all employees and identified technical training for maintenance operators in support of the District safety program.

How you will contribute:

• Deliver Safety Training: Conduct First Aid, CPR and Bloodborne Pathogen training.
• Maintenance Training: Provide and monitor safety and identified technical training for new maintenance employees prior to and once assigned to their crews. Conduct remediation training with employees and crews for reoccurring areas of concern. Assist new employees in obtaining the training and skills necessary to obtain their CDL. May deliver Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) and Basic Equipment Operations Class (BEOC).
• Safety Program: Assist District Safety Manager in delivering training and new safety learning initiatives as driven by District needs. Provide all required original and refresher training within specified timelines to ensure compliance with OSHA, and agency requirements.
• Training Documentation: Maintain safety training schedules and records for all employees. Maintain agency records of employee's credentials. Conduct periodic compliance audits of safety records to identify employees in need of training.

What will make you successful:

• Ability to collect and analyze data and maintain records.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences and make presentations.
• Ability to implement a needs- based technical training program.
• Ability to interpret and apply regulations, guidelines and policies.
• Ability to use computers and software applications.
• Knowledge and skill in CDL equipment and operations.
• Knowledge and skill in operating safety equipment.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state and local regulations regarding workplace safety.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to travel to conduct training events and attend meetings.
• Knowledge and skill in CDL equipment operations and requirements.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state and local regulations regarding workplace safety.
• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain certification as First Aid and CPR instructor within 6 months of hire.
• Possess or ability to obtain and maintain certification in VDOT Safety, Safety for Managers, OSHA 10, OSHA 30, Fall Protection, and Excavation.
• Possession of and ability to maintain CDL and DOT medical card. Must comply with DOT and VDOT policies and standards when operating CDL equipment.
• Valid driver's license.

Additional Considerations:

• A combination of training, experience or education in education, training, employee safety, equipment operations or related area desired.
• Experience maintaining records within automated systems.
• Familiarity with state and VDOT training-related guidelines.
• Prior experience conducting safety and equipment related training.
• Progressively responsible experience in training within a transportation related organization.

Physical Requirements

VDOT employees must abide by VDOTs Code of Ethics and the Commonwealths Standards of Conduct.