Safety Manager - Transit

Fountain; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 52,982 - 56,302; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Unlimited PTO

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Fountain is seeking a Safety Manager to lead safety compliance for our transit program in Bakersfield, California. The ideal candidate will oversee safety training programs for drivers, ensuring adherence to DOT/OSHA guidelines, while fostering a safe and efficient work environment.

We offer competitive pay ranging from $38.46 to $40.87 per hour along with exceptional medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits. Join our team to make a difference in community safety!

Qualifications

• 3 years as a Trainer in the transportation industry desired.
• Strong working knowledge of transportation related software.
• Ability to provide direction, coaching and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Lead training programs for transportation personnel.
• Supervise driver trainers and ensure job performance accountability.
• Investigate customer service complaints related to safety.

Skills

Supervisory experience

MS Office Software

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Some college preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Address: 5438 Victor Street, Bakersfield, CA, 93308, US

Compensation: $38.46 - $40.87/hour

Schedule: Full time

Job Type: Permanent

Overview

WeDriveU is 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 billion bus and rail passengers on four continents.

Job Description

The Safety Manager will be responsible for developing, overseeing and enforcing safety compliance for our transit program. The Safety Manager will strategically oversee all areas of safety and 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.
• Proactively recruit individuals to apply and train them to become Drivers.
• Provide classroom instruction and behind the wheel training of applicants and bus drivers to ensure successful completion of training and testing; recommend upgrades as necessary.
• 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 Driver Safety Meetings.
• 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 to safety issues 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 MS Office Software (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, 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.

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).
• Unlimited PTO.
• 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.