Safety Manager

Transdev; City of Elmira (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation: 2 weeks

Sick days: 5 days

Holidays: 12 days (8 standard, 4 float

401(k)

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Voluntary long-term disability

Job summary

Transdev is seeking a Safety Manager based in Elmira, NY to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and with company safety requirements. The role leads recruitment and training of operator candidates and promotes strong leadership and morale within the location to support the CTran, CEATS and Steuben County Transit.

The position offers a competitive compensation package with benefits and requires experience in passenger transportation safety and program management.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the passenger transportation industry.
• Experience in location safety management and/or operations management.
• Providing quality training, including the creation and management of training materials.
• Must be able to work shifts or flexible schedules as needed.
• Subject to DOT drug testing and applicable regulations.

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.
• Responds to customer comments related to the service.
• Must be able to work shifts or flexible work schedules as needed.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Safety leadership

Training delivery

DOT compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Safety Manager

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 Elmira, NY in supporting the CTran, CEATS and Steuben County Transit.

Transdev is proud to offer:

• Competitivecompensationpackage of minimum$62,353.20–maximum $66,000.

Benefits include:

• Vacation:minimumoftwo(2)weeks
• Sickdays:5days
• Holidays:12 days;8 standard and 4floating
• Otherstandardbenefits:401(k)retirementplan,medical,dentalandvision,lifeinsurance,short-term disability, voluntary long-term disability.

Benefits may vary depending on 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 vehicleoperationandpassengertransportation,includingdefensivedriving,serviceareafamiliarization, 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‑trainingas 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.
• Responds to customer comments related to the service.
• Must be able to work shifts or flexible work schedules as needed.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• HighSchoolDiploma or GED required
• Minimumof(3)years’experience inthe passengertransportationindustry.
• Experiencein locationsafetymanagementand/oroperationsmanagement.
• Providingqualitytraining,includingthecreationandmanagementoftraining materials.
• Mustbe able toworkshifts orflexible workschedulesasneeded.
• SubjecttoaDOTdrugtestingandphysicalifapplicable.DOTRegulation49CFRPart40doesnot authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including cannabis, for any reason.

Physical Requirements:

• Workoutsideinvaryingtemperature,weather,andhumidityconditions-100%ofthejobisperformed outside, work alone and in remote locations.
• Sitforextendedperiods (upto6–8hours perday);frequentlywalkforlongdistances andonpossible sloped ground or slippery and uneven surfaces
• Pushandpullobjectsupto 50 pounds,occasionallythroughouttheworkday;liftmaterialweighingupto 50 lbs. with or without assistance; occasionally bend, kneel, or crouch to files or equipment stored at ground level
• Withstandheavytrafficareaswhileperformingthedutiesofthejob;tolerateexposuretoconsiderable amounts of dust, vehicle fumes and noise.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Transdev complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail]

Drug-free workplace:

Transdev maintains a drug-free workplace. Applicants must:

• Be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future (if based in the U.S.).
• Successfully pass a pre‑employment drug screen.

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.

Find out more at www.TransdevNA.com or watch an overview video at https://youtu.be/ilO5cv0G4mQ

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.

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.

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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.