Safety Manager

Transdev; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 84,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation 2 weeks

Sick days 5 days

Holidays 12 days (8 standard, 4 float)

401(k) and health benefits

Job summary

Transdev in Baltimore, MD seeks an experienced Safety & Training Manager to lead safety programs, develop operator training, and ensure regulatory compliance. The role emphasizes leadership, recruitment, and building a training culture across paratransit operations. Travel may be required.

The position reports to location management and offers a competitive compensation package with strong benefits including vacation, sick days, holidays, and comprehensive health coverage.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the passenger transportation industry.
• Active Driver's License and clear MVR.
• Experience in location safety management and/or operations management.
• Providing quality training, including the creation and management of training materials.
• DOT drug testing and physical per DOT 49 CFR Part 40; cannabis not allowed.

Responsibilities

• Provides behind-the-wheel instruction according to corporate and client specifications in all aspects of vehicle operation and passenger transportation, including defensive driving, service area familiarization, passenger loading, unloading and securement.
• Conducts classroom training in accordance with corporate and location requirements.
• Ensure all safety manuals, programs, policies, and procedures are current and meet the needs of the location.
• Documents training activities and maintains training-related employee records.
• Establishes relationships with client and corporate personnel to identify additional training needs, resources, and opportunities.
• Prepares and conducts monthly safety meetings.
• Maintains an adequate employee filing system and participates in audits and inspections.
• Directs the location drug & alcohol program including random drug testing and audits.
• Manages the injury prevention program to reduce workplace injuries.
• Conducts accident investigations using root-cause analysis and re-trains as required.
• Maintains/posting OSHA log.
• Conducts road observations to evaluate operator safety and service knowledge.
• Provides coaching on Drive Cam and retraining as required.
• Responds to customer comments related to the service.
• Other duties as required.
• Travel outside immediate area <10%.

Skills

Leadership

Training design

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Safety & Training Manager

NOTE: The following position is for a proposed new/future business within Transdev. Only candidates meeting the work experience requirements will be considered.

Transdev is seeking an experienced Safety Manager, supporting the MTA Paratransit location. The Safety Manager ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and with company safety requirements. Responsible for continuous leadership, recruitment and training of operator candidates. Promotes strong leadership and influences positive employee morale throughout the location. This position is based in Baltimore, MD.

Transdev is proud to offer:

• Competitive compensation package of minimum $84,000 - maximum $105,000

Benefits include:

• Vacation: minimum of two (2) weeks
• Sick days: 5 days
• Holidays: 12 days; 8 standard and 4 floating
• Other standard benefits: 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental and vision, life insurance, short-term disability, voluntary long-term disability.

Benefits may vary depending on the location policy. The above represents the standard Corporate Policy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides behind-the-wheel instruction according to corporate and client specifications in all aspects of vehicle operation and passenger transportation, including defensive driving, service area familiarization, passenger loading, unloading and securement.
• Conducts classroom training in accordance with corporate and location requirements.
• Ensure all safety manuals, programs, policies, and procedures are current and meet the needs of the location.
• Document all training activities and ensure accurate completion of all training-related employee records.
• Establish a relationship with client and corporate personnel to identify additional training needs, resources, and opportunities.
• Prepares and conducts monthly safety meetings.
• Maintains an adequate and complete employee filing system and participates in audits and inspections to meet client and corporate expectations.
• Directs the location drug & alcohol program to include random drug testing and ensures all files are updated to pass regular audits.
• Manages the injury prevention program to reduce the number of workplace injuries.
• Conducts accident investigation using root-cause analysis and assigns employee re-training as required.
• Responsible for maintaining/posting OSHA log.
• Conducts road observations to evaluate operator safety, customer service, and systematic knowledge of the service.
• Provides coaching and re-training as required on Drive Cam.
• Respond to customer comments related to the service.
• Other duties as required.
• Travel requirement outside of immediate area (as a percent): <10%

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Minimum of (3) years’ experience in the passenger transportation industry.
• Active Driver's License and clear MVR
• Experience in location safety management and/or operations management.
• Providing quality training, including the creation and management of training materials.
• Subject to a DOT drug testing and physical if applicable. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including cannabis, for any reason.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work shifts or flexible work schedules as needed.
• The employee is generally subjected to long periods spent sitting, typing, or looking at a computer screen.
• Work environment will be a combination of both indoors and outdoors.

About Transdev

Cities, counties, airports, companies, and universities across the U.S. contract with Transdev to operate their transportation systems, maintain their vehicle and fleets, and deliver on mobility solutions. Transdev U.S. employs a team of 32,000 across 400 locations while maintaining more than 17,000 vehicles.

Part of a global company, Transdev is a leader in mobility with operations in 19 countries, proudly operated by 110,000 team members from around the world. As an operator and global integrator of mobility, we are driven by our purpose. Transdev - the mobility company - empowers the freedom to move every day thanks to safe, reliable, and innovative solutions that serve the common good. Find out more at http://www.TransdevNA.com or watch an overview video at https://youtu.be/ilO5cv0G4mQ.

Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status.

Drug-free workplace

If based in the United States, applicants must be eligible to work in U.S. without restrictions for any employer at any time; be able to pass a drug screen and background check.

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