Safety and Training Manager

MV Transportation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Sick time: 40 hours of paid after 12 months

Paid holidays: 8 paid holidays

Job summary

MV Transportation is looking for a Safety and Training Manager in Chicago to lead safety compliance and training programs in line with regulations. You will manage operator training and ensure safety manuals and protocols are up-to-date, fostering a safe working culture.

This role demands strong organizational and communication skills, along with at least five years of transit safety experience. Benefits include a competitive salary range of $80,000 - $120,000 and various employee perks.

Qualifications

• Must have five years of experience working in paratransit, preferably urban public.
• Knowledge of FTA, FMCSA, and DOT regulations.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Manage training requirements for operators.
• Ensure safety manuals and programs are current.
• Oversee employee injury claims and safety compliance.

Skills

Transit safety experience

Ability to communicate effectively

Strong organizational skills

Knowledge of safety rules and regulations

Familiar with Microsoft Office

Education

CDL with passenger endorsement

Certified Director of Safety (CDS)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Windows-based systems

Job description

Overview

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Responsibilities

MV Transportation is seeking an experienced Safety and Training Manager. The Safety and Training Manager will be a hands‑on manager helping implement programs and procedures in compliance with State and Federal regulations and corporate and client policies and be accountable for the leadership of OSHA/CDL at the division level.

Job Responsibilities:

• Sets the tone for ensuring all operators are current with training requirements of company and contract.
• Ensures all safety manuals, programs, policies and practices are current and meet the needs of the operating divisions.
• Resides as the expert in EPA and OSHA, CDL compliance and regulations.
• Ensures all new hires meet minimum general qualifications for each division including background and DMV checks.
• Ensures that safety technology tools are used and those results are examined, trend data is analyzed and plans are developed to reduce and then prevent future safety incidents.
• Oversees corporate safety Incentives and programs managed effectively and consistently, including assignment of Safety Points.
• Ensures a consistent safety culture throughout the locations that incorporate operations, safety and maintenance Departments and emphasizes the team approach and individual responsibility of all employees to achieve common goals.
• Work with corporate claims staff to ensure that all liability and worker’s compensation claims are handled promptly and effectively and, in an effort, to reduce financial liability as well as recoup on all subrogatable claims.
• Proactively manage all employee injury claims to minimize lost time and light duty claims. Work with local medical facilities to ensure that injured employees are placed on light duty as quickly as possible and are returned to full-duty status promptly.
• Oversees successful completion of all related audits including those conducted by corporate and client staff and by state and federal regulatory agencies.
• Leads the division in the area of safety organization regarding classroom and behind the wheel instruction according to corporate and client specifications in all aspects.

Qualifications

Talent Requirements:

• Transit safety experience. Must have five (5) years experience working in paratransit, preferably urban public.
• Previous passenger transportation in current project or similar environment preferred.
• Must hold CDL with a passenger endorsement.
• Prefer CDS (Certified Director of Safety) and/or CSP (Certified Safety Professional) Designation. Certifications according to local contract requirements.
• Knowledge of all applicable safety rules, regulations - FTA, FMCSA, and DOT.
• Knowledge of regulations and corporate safety programs and policies.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work with all departments.
• Ability to work independently and objectively.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively delegate tasks and provide appropriate supervision and follow up to department staff.
• Familiar with windows-based computer operating systems and Microsoft Office packages.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong Microsoft applications experience.

Starting salary range: $80,000 - $120,000

Benefits are available to full time employees.

Retirement Benefits: 401k with company match

Personal Days Off: 2 days after completing 1 year, 3 days after 3 years, 4 days after completing 5 years of employment contingent upon appropriate attendance.

Sick time: 40 hours of paid after 12 months of employment

Jury Duty: Up to 5 paid days of jury duty service after 12 months of employment

Bereavement Leave: up to 3 days for qualifying family members

Paid Holidays: 8 paid holidays

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Where permissible under applicable state and local law, applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test and background check after receiving a conditional offer of employment.