Remote Transit Training Manager: Safety & Compliance

Keolis North America Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Keolis North America Inc. is seeking a Training Manager - Corporate to lead the company-wide training program, including safety and OSHA courses for maintenance staff, dispatchers, and road supervisors. The role requires CDL-B involvement and on-site flexibility.

You will design and deliver operator training, coordinate new-hire programs, oversee instructor certification, and ensure compliance with DOT, ADA, OSHA, and related standards while fostering a safety-first culture across diverse teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; college degree preferred.
• Must be a certified Transportation Safety Institute (TSI) bus operator trainer.
• Must Have a Class “B” with Passenger endorsement Commercial Driver License (CDL)
• Must have at least 5 years’ progressive transit experience with commercial class “B” vehicles in a fixed route transit system
• Knowledgeable with DOT policies, OSHA, NIMS, FTA, and ADA requirements
• Experience developing and implementing training program plans and procedures; conducting investigations, analyzing data, and identifying and recommending corrective action
• Must maintain confidentiality and safeguarding of sensitive material
• Conducting oral presentations, relaying technical information in understandable terms
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a diverse workforce

Responsibilities

• Oversee the training program and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Teach and support introductory OSHA training for maintenance personnel, dispatchers, and road supervisors (accident investigations).
• Coordinate new-hire bus operator training including classroom theory, behind-the-wheel, and route training for CDL holders and CDL candidates.
• Assist with instructor certification program.
• Operate and teach operation on each type of bus on site.
• Work flexible hours to meet business needs; may require shifts.
• Design and deliver driver training and safety courses; train new drivers and retrain those involved in accidents.
• Strong knowledge of operator training, safety culture, and compliance frameworks.
• Design, implement, and monitor bus operator training programs (onboarding, defensive driving, ADA compliance, passenger safety, customer service).
• Assist with training for mechanics, service attendants, and maintenance staff in hazard recognition, fatigue management, and vehicle inspection protocols.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Adult education

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, Word)

Education

High school diploma (required); college degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Access

Excel

Word

Job description

Keolis North America Inc. is seeking a Training Manager - Corporate to lead the company-wide training program, including safety and OSHA courses for maintenance staff, dispatchers, and road supervisors. The role requires CDL-B involvement and on-site flexibility.

You will design and deliver operator training, coordinate new-hire programs, oversee instructor certification, and ensure compliance with DOT, ADA, OSHA, and related standards while fostering a safety-first culture across diverse teams.