Safety Manager

Transdev; Town of Wallkill (NY); On-site; USD 64,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability

Voluntary long-term disability

Job summary

Transdev is seeking a Safety Manager in Wallkill, NY, responsible for ensuring safety compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The role involves continuous leadership, recruitment, and training, with key responsibilities including conducting training sessions, managing safety programs, and performing accident investigations. Candidates should have a High School Diploma and at least 3 years of experience in passenger transportation. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $64,000 to $79,000, along with standard benefits including a 401(k) retirement plan and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the passenger transportation industry.
• Experience in location safety management and/or operations management.
• Ability to create and manage training materials.

Responsibilities

• Provide behind-the-wheel instruction according to specifications.
• Conduct classroom training as per requirements.
• Prepare and conduct monthly safety meetings.
• Manage injury prevention program to reduce workplace injuries.

Skills

Safety management

Training delivery

Accident investigation

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 Wallkill, NY in support of the NYSDOCCS.

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.
• Ensures all safety manuals, programs, policies, and procedures are current and meet the needs of the location.
• Documents all training activities and ensures accurate completion of all training‑related employee records.
• Establishes 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.
• Maintains/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.
• Other duties as required.

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.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package of $64,000.00 to $79,000.00.
• 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.

EEO & Drug‑Free Workplace

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.

Transdev maintains a drug‑free workplace. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without requirement of sponsorship and must successfully pass a pre‑employment drug screen.