Safety Manager

MV Transportation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

MV Transportation, Inc. is seeking a Transit Safety Manager to lead safety programs and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations across the division.

The role requires hands-on leadership in training, audits, and safety initiatives to reduce incidents and improve outcomes. You will oversee Drive Cam programs, OSHA/CDL compliance, and the development of safety manuals, with responsibility for hiring, background checks, and ongoing safety performance across multiple locations.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of current experience in transportation safety or a related field.
• Experience managing safety programs and cross-functional teams.
• Strong knowledge of EPA and OSHA regulations and CDL rules.
• Ability to review training and safety materials and implement improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead division safety programs, manuals, and policies to stay compliant.
• Serve as expert on EPA/OSHA, CDL compliance across the division.
• Ensure new hires meet general qualifications, background, and DMV checks.
• Utilize safety technology tools, analyze trends, and develop preventive plans.
• Oversee safety incentives programs and Safety Points administration.
• Foster a consistent Safety Culture across locations and teams.
• Lead safety training and behind-the-wheel instruction per specs.
• Review accident reports to identify trends and root causes.

Skills

Safety program management

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Training & development

Accident investigation

Safety audits

Job description

Overview

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Responsibilities

MV Transportation is seeking aTransit Safety Managerwho 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 the Drive Cam and OSHA/CDL at the division level.Sets the tone for ensuring all operators are current with training requirements of company and contract.

Job Responsibilities:

• 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 areusedand 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.
• 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 of vehicle operation in the course of passenger transportation, including defensive driving, service area familiarization, passenger loading, unloading and securement, proper manifest documentation, use of on-board equipment, accident and emergency procedures, dispatch and radio communications, and passenger sensitivity.
• Reviews reporting of all vehicular, passenger and employee accidents/incidents for determination of cause and preventability, identifying potential trends to be addressed in future training efforts.
• Provides functional expertise in safety regarding hiring of safety department exempt employees.
• Ensures that all project training materials are up to date, that necessary supplies are available and that inventories are secured and kept up to date.

Qualifications

Talent Requirements:

• Five (5) + years of current experience in a related transportation industry.
• One-year accident/injury free driving experience.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Possess excellent communication and decision-making skills.
• Possess leadership abilities.
• Excellent attendance record.
• Extended transportation experience.
• Experience teaching/instructing or public speaking experience.
• Computer experience.

Salary Range: $80,000-94,889.60/yr

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