Safety Manager - Fresno, CA

Fountain; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Fountain is seeking a Safety Manager in Fresno, CA to develop and enforce safety compliance for transit programs, ensuring DOT/OSHA/CAL-OSHA standards are met. You will oversee training, risk management, and driver safety initiatives across the organization.

The role requires hands‑on leadership, experience in supervising driver trainers, and the ability to manage investigations and reporting, with a strong emphasis on workplace safety and regulatory adherence.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; some college preferred.
• 3 years of trainer experience in transportation desired.
• CDL with passenger endorsement or ability to obtain within six months.
• DOT/OSHA/CAL-OSHA knowledge is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and design training programs for transportation personnel.
• Supervise driver trainers and set objectives, standards, and schedules.
• Oversee classroom and behind‑the‑wheel training for applicants and drivers.

Skills

Leadership

Training program design

Supervisory experience

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Some college preferred

Tools

Google Suite

Transportation software

Job description

Address 4488 North Blackstone Avenue, Fresno, CA, 93726, US

Compensation $70,000.00 - $75,000.00/year

Schedule Full time

Job Type Permanent

Description

WeDriveUis the leader in shared mobility solutions that connect communities, campuses, and workplaces. WeDriveU operates private shuttle and public transit systems across the U.S serving millions of passenger journeys a year. The company's 5,500+ team members operate 4,000 vehicles across 55 U.S. locations, providing safe, reliable and sustainable options as part of a global family of brands serving more than 1 billionbus and rail passengers on four continents. Visitwedriveu.com to learn more about our company, clients and career opportunities.

Job Description:

TheSafetyManagerwill be responsible for developing, overseeing, and enforcingsafetycompliance for our transit program. TheSafetyManagerwill strategically oversee all areas ofsafetyand compliance with respect to DOT/OSHA/CAL-OSHA regulations and prepare our workforce for our client’s needs.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, design, develop and implement initial and recurrent training programs for transportation personnel
• Supervise driver trainers, by establishing objectives, standards, work schedules and accountability for job performance
• Oversee classroom instruction and behind the wheel training of applicants and bus drivers to ensure successful completion of training and testing; recommend upgrades as necessary
• Responsible for meeting all corporate reportingwith regard to safety and training
• Provide on-going training and performance evaluations for all Driver employees
• Administer and maintain Company random drug/alcohol testing and pre-employment drug/alcohol testing program in conjunction with corporate office
• Develop and conduct regularly scheduled DriverSafetyMeetings
• Assume primary responsibility in responding to personal injury and vehicle accidents by on-scene investigation and preparing and submitting reports to the corporate office in accordance with Company policy
• Investigate customer service complaints relative tosafetyissues and take appropriate corrective action
• Administer and maintain Company Safe Driver Award Program
• High School diploma or equivalent. Some college preferred
• 3 years as a Trainer in transportation industry desired

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience preferred; specifically experience supervising/training a driver workforce
• Must complete company certification program.
• Equivalent work experience as a Trainer can be substituted as appropriate.
• Strong working knowledge of Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, etc.) and transportation related software
• Strong leadership skills and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and group presentation skills
• Well-developed multi-tasking and time management skills
• Ability to provide direction, coaching and mentoring to employees while creating an environment that encourages and values input and feedback
• Ability to respond to unanticipated events to ensure excellence in customer service.
• Ability to Investigate claims and incidents of questionable conduct, accidents etc.
• Computer literacy skills in word processing and spreadsheets
• Active CDL with passenger endorsement (or willing/able to secure within six months)
• DOTMED card(or willing/able to secure within six months)

We Offer

Physical Health

• Exceptional Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance benefits
• Competitive compensation packages
• 401(k) with 4% employer match
• Financial Wellness Tool

Emotional Health

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• PTO for part-time and full-time positions
• Paid holidays
• Pet & Legal Insurance

Personal Development

• On-the-job training and skills development
• Internal transfer opportunities for career growth

*Benefits vary by position and location

WeDriveU is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment free of discrimination or harassment where thoughts and ideas of all employees are appreciated and respected. We value excellence and recognize that by respecting the diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives of our workforce, we will sustain a competitive advantage and remain an employer of choice. We also see diversity as more than policies; it is imperative for enabling us to attract, retain and develop the best talent available.