Safety Training Lead | CDL & OSHA Certified

Virginia Department of Transportation; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Transportation seeks a Training Specialist to design, coordinate, and deliver comprehensive safety training for all staff, with emphasis on safety-sensitive positions and CDL-related instruction.

You will schedule, conduct, and track First Aid, CPR and Bloodborne Pathogen courses, manage maintenance and technical training, and ensure regulatory compliance. The role requires travel and strong record-keeping and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Ability to travel to conduct training events and attend meetings.
• Experience with CDL equipment operations and safety training.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local safety regulations.
• Must obtain and maintain First Aid/CPR instructor certification within 6 months of hire.
• Certifications in VDOT Safety, Safety for Managers, OSHA 10/30, Fall Protection, and Excavation are required or obtainable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and coordinate safety training for all employees, especially safety-sensitive roles.
• Provide and monitor maintenance and technical safety training; support CDL readiness.
• Maintain training schedules and records; ensure compliance with OSHA and agency requirements.
• Assist in meeting learning initiatives and auditing safety records for compliance.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Needs-based training

Regulatory knowledge

Computers/software

CDL equipment ops

Safety equipment knowledge

Workplace safety regs

Tools

First Aid/CPR certification

OSHA 10/30

Fall Protection

Excavation

CDL and DOT medical card

Job description

Virginia Department of Transportation seeks a Training Specialist to design, coordinate, and deliver comprehensive safety training for all staff, with emphasis on safety-sensitive positions and CDL-related instruction.

You will schedule, conduct, and track First Aid, CPR and Bloodborne Pathogen courses, manage maintenance and technical training, and ensure regulatory compliance. The role requires travel and strong record-keeping and communication skills.