Maintenance, Safety, and Training Supervisor

North East Transportation Company CTtransit Waterbury; Watertown (CT); On-site; USD 76,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Weekly pay

Uniforms provided

Modern facility

Break area with cable

Underground parking

Employee assistance program

Job summary

North East Transportation Co. Inc. is seeking a Maintenance, Safety, and Training Supervisor to lead policies, training programs, and safety enforcement for the CTtransit Waterbury facility.

You will shape safety culture during the transition to cleaner, greener vehicles and oversee both vehicle and building maintenance staff. The role emphasizes policy creation, comprehensive training, and ongoing safety assessments to meet industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Safety, Engineering, Business, or a related field, or at least 5 years of relevant maintenance experience with a focus on safety management.
• Experience writing, implementing, and enforcing safety policies in maintenance, warehouse, or similar industrial settings.
• Familiarity with electric vehicle technologies and safety practices for EV maintenance.
• Strong verbal and written communication, analytical and mentoring abilities.
• Moderate computer skills and knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety audits.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and revise safety policies for vehicle and building maintenance teams, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Train employees on forklift, tire, hot works, lockout/tagout, and related safety areas.
• Lead safety audits and inspections, identify hazards, and drive improvements.
• Create and deliver safety training on electrical vehicle systems and hazardous materials.
• Coordinate training with external providers and support daily maintenance operations for the bus fleet, including EV focus.

Skills

Safety management

Maintenance safety

Mechanical background

Training

Policy writing

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety, Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

Forklift training

Lockout Tagout

Electrical vehicle systems

Job description

Job Overview

The Maintenance, Safety, and Training Supervisor is responsible for ensuring the operational efficiency and safety of our vehicle and facility maintenance staff. The CTtransit Waterbury Bus Maintenance Facility is beginning to transition to cleaner, green vehicles. This position involves developing and implementing policies and procedures for mechanics, and other garage staff while overseeing safety protocols in the garage. This position will be key in shaping and enforcing safety policies and procedures that align with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
The role will also involve a strong focus on writing policies, creating comprehensive training programs, and continuously assessing and improving safety practices. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in safety management, particularly within a maintenance environment, a mechanical background, and a strong ability to support a company-wide safety culture, especially during the transition to cleaner, green vehicles.

Wages & Benefits

Salary $76,000-$82,000 based on experience and qualifications
Expected schedule: 8:00AM-4:00PM Monday-Friday Off Sat & Sun, must be flexible for assignments/training on occasion as reflecting transit system operations

• Family Medical, Prescriptions, Dental, and Vision Fully Employer Funded: $0 employee contribution
• Employee Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance Fully Employer Funded: $0 employee contribution
• Very Generous Pension/Retirement Plan Fully Employer Funded: $0 employee contribution

Perks

• Paid Vacation, Holidays, Sick, Personal, Bereavement, and your Birthday
• Paychecks weekly every Friday
• Company Provided Uniforms
• Clean State-of-the-Art Facility
• Comfortable break area with cable
• Underground employee parking
• Employees Assistance Program covering immediate family

Duties

• Develop, implement, and revise safety policies and procedures for both vehicle maintenance and building maintenance teams, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Train employees and be proficient in areas such as forklift, commercial tire, hot works, lock out tag out, etc
• Lead safety audits and inspections, identifying potential hazards and areas for improvement.
• Create and deliver training programs on various safety topics, including electrical vehicle systems, mechanical safety, building safety, and hazardous materials.
• Attend training and other opportunities for development
• Support the maintenance team with safety protocols related to building and fleet maintenance, such as lock-out/tag-out procedures, SDS compliance, equipment handling, and procedures specifically related to electric vehicle systems.
• Monitor and evaluate safety performance, providing feedback and recommendations to enhance safety culture and operational efficiency.
• Coordinate training with outside providers/vendors
• Assist in daily maintenance operations, including scheduling work orders, inspections, repairs, and preventive maintenance for the bus fleet, with a particular focus on electric vehicles.
• Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Safety, Engineering, Business, or a related field, or at least 5 years of relevant experience in a maintenance environment with a focus on safety management.
• Proven experience writing, implementing, and enforcing safety policies in maintenance, warehouse, or similar industrial settings.
• Familiarity with electric vehicle technologies, with the ability to create and enforce safety practices for electric vehicle maintenance.
• Excellent verbal, written communication skills, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to train and mentor staff effectively.
• Moderate computer skills.
• Knowledge of safety regulations, including OSHA, and experience with safety audits and inspections.

Company Mission and Values

We want every employee of North East Transportation Co. Inc., to feel proud of their association with a Company that exists to operate a vital service in their community. Part of that pride comes from knowing about the organization, how it works, and how each individual contributes to our overall goals and objectives. We make efforts to promote from within and offer growth and learning opportunities to all employees.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Statement

North East Transportation Company Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, family medical information or genetic information, disability, military service, or other protected class.