Head of Transportation Safety & Training

Vivalon; San Rafael (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

Retirement Benefits

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

Vivalon in San Rafael, California, is hiring a Transportation Safety & Training Manager to lead safety, training, compliance, and quality assurance across transportation operations. You will mentor staff, champion a culture of safety, and partner with executives to drive improvements that affect thousands of community members each year.

You will oversee onboarding and ongoing training, conduct investigations, and ensure audit-ready records while maintaining strong regulatory compliance and risk

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of safety and training experience, preferably in transportation or related industries.
• Strong knowledge of DOT and OSHA regulations for transportation safety.
• Experience leading investigations, training programs, audits, and compliance initiatives.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to influence and build partnerships across all levels of an organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee safety, training, and quality assurance programs across transportation operations.
• Supervise Road Supervisors and training staff, promoting safety and continuous improvement.
• Design and oversee new hire, compliance, and ongoing training programs; ensure required certifications.
• Lead accident investigations and risk-reduction initiatives; conduct operational reviews.
• Maintain audit-ready records and ensure compliance with DOT/OSHA and contractual requirements.
• Monitor performance metrics and drive data-driven safety and service improvements.
• Collaborate with department leaders and executive team to advance safety goals.

Skills

Safety leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Organizational skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vivalon in San Rafael, California, is hiring a Transportation Safety & Training Manager to lead safety, training, compliance, and quality assurance across transportation operations. You will mentor staff, champion a culture of safety, and partner with executives to drive improvements that affect thousands of community members each year.

You will oversee onboarding and ongoing training, conduct investigations, and ensure audit-ready records while maintaining strong regulatory compliance and risk