Safety Manager - Transit

Fountain; Lansing, Northern (IL, KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with 4% employer match

Unlimited PTO

Paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

WeDriveU in Lansing, IL is seeking a Safety Manager to develop, oversee, and enforce safety compliance for our transit program and DOT/OSHA/CAL-OSHA requirements. You will prepare the workforce for client needs and lead safety initiatives across our operations.

The role includes designing training programs, supervising driver trainers, recruiting and developing drivers, and managing the company drug/alcohol testing program. A strong background in safety leadership and transportation is required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 3 years of trainer experience in transportation preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred; able to lead driver trainers.
• Strong MS Office and transportation software skills.
• Ability to develop and deliver safety training programs and driver evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Lead, design, and implement initial and recurrent safety training for transportation personnel.
• Supervise driver trainers and set objectives, schedules, and performance expectations.
• Recruit and train new drivers and ensure successful training completion.
• Provide classroom and behind-the-wheel training and evaluate driver performance.
• Administer drug/alcohol testing programs as required.
• Conduct safety meetings and respond to incidents with proper reporting.

Skills

MS Office Proficiency

Strong leadership

Communication skills

Staff training

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Transportation software

Job description

Address 2200 Bernice Road, Lansing, IL, 60438, US

Compensation $70,000.00 - $72,000.00/year

Schedule Full time

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:

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.