Safety Supervisor - MVTA

Keolis-9; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Keolis is seeking a Training and Safety Supervisor with 3+ years in public transportation and at least 1 year in supervision. The role requires interpreting regulations, CDL B with P endorsement, and flexible scheduling. Strong presentation and leadership skills are essential.

Responsibilities include ensuring regulatory compliance, conducting audits, coordinating random testing, and supporting safety initiatives. Occasional emergencies may require stepping into road supervision tasks.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma, some college preferred.
• Three+ years progressive public transportation experience with at least one year of supervisory experience
• Ability to interpret and explain regulations to others
• MN CDL Class B with P endorsement and air brakes required
• Knowledge of DOT/FMCSA, DHS, FTA rules and regulations
• Experience in training qualified candidates for employment
• Able to work without direct supervision
• Must be able and willing to work flexible schedule including nights, weekends, holidays
• Must know the geographical area
• Must be able to multitask in a fast-paced work environment
• Able to conduct oral presentations to employees across departments

Responsibilities

• Responsible for training compliance with State and Federal regulations and the local contract.
• Conduct monthly audits for safety-sensitive DOT physicals and license renewals and random drug and alcohol compliance.
• Coordinate and ensure compliance with DOT safety-sensitive position random testing using Federal regulations.
• Investigate, report, and recommend on hazardous locations, situations or events.
• Backup Road Supervisor and possible revenue service use in emergencies.
• Support the Safety & Training Manager and coordinate monthly safety meetings.
• Manage and investigate near-miss reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Fluent English

Public speaking

Decision making

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma, some college preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• High School Diploma, some college preferred


• Three (3) + years progressive public transportation experience with at least one year of supervisory experience


• Ability to interpret and explain regulations to others


• MN CDL Class B with P endorsement and air brakes required


• Knowledge and understanding of Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier, Department of Homeland Security, and Federal Transit Administration rules and regulations and applicable State Regulation


• Experience in training qualified candidates for employment


• Able to work without direct supervision


• Must be able and willing to work flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends, and holidays


• Must know the geographical area


• Must be able to multitask in a fast-paced work environment


• Able to effectively conduct oral presentations to a variety of employees across departments

Skills:

• Work well as part of a team


• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• Fluent in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Customer-focused with the ability to inspire your team with commitment and enthusiasm


• Exercise good judgment and creativity in decision-making


• Interact professionally with all levels of KTA employees, client representatives, and community members


• Excellent planning and leadership abilities


• Ability to make decisions, manage change, motivate, delegate, and manage time


• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

Key Accountabilities:

Compliance

• Responsible for ensuring all training is compliant with State and Federal regulations and the local contract


• Conduct monthly audits for safety sensitive employee DOT physical and license renewals and random drug and alcohol compliance.


• Coordinate and ensure compliance with the DOT safety sensitive position random testing program using Federal regulations

Safety

• Investigate, report recommend on reports of hazardous locations, situations, or events.


• Backup Road Supervisor and could be used in revenue service in the event of an emergency.


• Supports the overall safety program as directed by the Safety Manager.


• Assists the Safety & Training Manager in coordinating and facilitating monthly safety meetings and serves as a member of the safety committee.


• Manage and investigate near-miss reports.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Training

• Responsible for teaching and supporting the overall safety program to include introductory OSHA training for Maintenance personnel, introductory training for dispatchers, and training for road supervisors to include accident investigation.


• Provides coaching and counseling to employees.


• Responsible for teaching and coordinating new-hire bus operator training including classroom theory, behind-the-wheel, and route training for existing CDL holders and CDL candidates.


• Able to operate and teach operation on each type of bus on site.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Safety

• Ensure that the Road Traffic Safety Management System (RTSMS) conforms to the requirements


• Ensure that the RTSMS processes are delivering their intended outputs


• Report to management on the performance of the RTSMS and on opportunities for improvement and on the need for change or innovation


• Ensure the promotion of customer focus throughout the organization


• Ensure the integrity of the RTSMS is maintained, when any changes to RTSMS are planned and implemented

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

All roles may entail, to varying extents, the following physical demands:

• Long periods (potentially exceeding 8 hours per day) of walking, standing, sitting, bending, pushing, pulling, climbing, lifting, balancing, stooping, twisting, squatting, handling materials, repetitive hand-wrist motions, and traversing uneven surfaces;


• Exposure to both extreme heat and cold;


• Exposure to loud noises, fumes, and airborne particles;

In addition to the above demands inherent in every role, the following roles may entail unique physical demands, including:

• Operators/Drivers may work inside or outside vehicles and may operate vehicles for over 8 hours per day.


• Operations Supervisors and Managers may split their work between an office setting looking at a computer screen/electronic device and active transit field locations driving in a vehicle.


• Maintenance Employees may be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals in a ventilated maintenance shop and may work with personal computers, laptops, electronic hand-held devices, complex electrical schematics, diagnostic software and testing devices, and other heavy machinery.


• Office Staff may work indoors in air-conditioned or well-ventilated facilities, including offices and cubicle spaces equipped with a telephone and computer and may entail typing or looking at a computer screen.

Additional Statements:

• Drug screening: Pursuant to Department of Transportation regulations, employment for safety-sensitive positions will be contingent upon passing apre-employment drug screen and a physical examination. Keolis maintains a drug-free workplace. Employment will also becontingent upon completion of abackground check consistent with applicable federal, state, and/or local laws.


• Safety commitment: Safety is a way of life atKeolis. By placing safety first, we ensure the wellbeing of our employees, customers, and communities. Together we canbecome the safesttransportation company in the world.


• Environmental commitment: Keolis is committed to protecting the environment by minimizing the impact of our operations on the communities wherewe operate.


• EEO statement: Our policy is to afford Equal Employment Opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, sex, religion, age, creed, marital status, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy status, genetic information, veteran status, gender identification, or any other status protected by applicable law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact [e-mail]. Keolis complies with federal and state disability laws and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants.


• Work authorization: “Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Keolis does not sponsor visas for this position”


• Disclaimer and closing statement: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job. Keolis is committed to offering our employees competitive compensation and benefits, opportunities for development and growth throughout an exciting and rewarding career, and the safest work environment possible.

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