Safety Supervisor - Transit

Fountain; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

401(k) with 4% employer match

Unlimited PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

A transportation services company in Los Angeles is seeking a Safety Manager to oversee safety compliance and training for their transit program. The ideal candidate will have a Class B passenger license, strong leadership skills, and experience in the transportation industry. This role also includes developing training programs and investigating safety incidents. The company offers competitive compensation and robust health benefits.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience as a Trainer in the transportation industry desired.
• Completion of a company certification program is necessary.
• Experience supervising/training a driver workforce preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enforce safety compliance for the transit program.
• Lead training programs for transportation personnel.
• Supervise driver trainers and their performance.
• Investigate safety-related complaints and incidents.

Skills

Class B passenger license

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Google Suite proficiency

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Some college preferred

Tools

Transportation related software

Job description

Address 7610 Woodley Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406, USA

Compensation: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00/year

Job Description

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. Visit www.wedriveu.com to learn more about our company, clients and career opportunities.

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.
• 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 reporting with 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 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.

Qualifications

• Must have a Class B passenger license.
• High School diploma or equivalent; some college preferred.
• 3-5 years as a Trainer in transportation industry desired.
• Must complete a 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.
• Supervisory experience preferred; specifically experience supervising/training a driver workforce.

Benefits

Physical Health: Exceptional Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance benefits.

Financial Health: Competitive compensation packages – 401(k) with 4% employer match, Financial Wellness Tool, Commuter Benefits.

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.

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.