Safety Manager

Transdev; Gretna (LA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation: 2 weeks minimum

Sick days: 5 days

Holidays: 8 standard / 4 floating

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Voluntary long-term disability

Job summary

Transdev seeks a Safety Manager in Louisiana to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and company safety requirements. The role leads operator candidate training, promotes strong leadership, and boosts morale at the Jefferson Parish location.

Responsibilities include safety program administration, ongoing training, OSHA log maintenance, audits, and accident investigations. Travel and flexible scheduling may be required to support safety needs across the location.

Qualifications

• Requires at least a High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the passenger transportation industry.
• Experience in location safety management and/or operations management.
• Experience creating and managing training materials.
• Must be able to work shifts or flexible schedules.
• Subject to DOT drug testing per 49 CFR Part 40.

Responsibilities

• Provides behind-the-wheel instruction according to corporate and client specifications for vehicle operation and passenger transportation.
• Conducts classroom training in accordance with corporate and location requirements.
• Ensures safety manuals, programs, policies, and procedures are current and meet location needs.
• Documents training activities and maintains training-related employee records.
• Establishes relationships with client and corporate personnel to identify training needs and opportunities.
• Prepares and conducts monthly safety meetings.
• Maintains employee filing system and participates in audits and inspections.
• Manages drug & alcohol program including random testing and audits.
• Manages injury prevention programs to reduce workplace injuries.
• Conducts accident investigations and assigns retraining when needed.
• Maintains posting of OSHA log and conducts road safety observations.
• Provides coaching and retraining on Drive Cam as required.
• Responds to customer comments related to service.

Skills

Safety management

Training materials development

Leadership

Shift flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Safety Manager

The Safety Manager ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and 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 Jefferson Parish Louisiana.

Transdev is proud to offer:

• Competitive compensation package of minimum $75,000 - maximum $85,000

Benefits include:

• Vacation: minimum of two (2) weeks
• Sick days: 5 days
• Holidays: 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 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 of 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.

Must be able to work shifts or flexible work schedules as needed.

Other duties as required.

Travel requirement outside of immediate area (as a percent):

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 work schedules as needed.
• Subject to 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:

• The essential functions of this position require the ability to:
• Work outside in varying temperature, weather, and humidity conditions-100% of the job is performed outside, work alone, and in remote locations.
• Sit for extended periods (up to 6-8 hours per day); frequently walk for long distances and on possible sloped ground or slippery and uneven surfaces
• Push and pull objects up to XX pounds, occasionally throughout the workday; lift material weighing up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance; occasionally bend, kneel, or crouch to files or equipment stored at ground level
• Withstand heavy traffic areas while performing the duties of the job; tolerate exposure to considerable 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.

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 everyday thanks to safe, reliable, and innovative solutions that serve the common good. 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.

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.

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Job Category: Management

Job Type: Full Time

Req ID: 8759

Pay Group: QQP

Cost Center: 480

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, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

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.

California applicants: Please Click Here for CA Employee Privacy Policy.

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 everyday thank to safe, reliable, and innovative solutions that serve the common good. Find out more at http://www.TransdevNA.com or watch an overview video.