Safety & Training Manager

MV Transportation, Inc.; California; On-site; USD 90,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

MV Transportation, Inc. is seeking an experienced Safety & Training Manager to implement robust safety programs and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, as well as corporate and client policies.

The role will be hands-on, leading OSHA/CDL initiatives at the division level. The Manager will oversee training requirements, safety manuals, and audits, and will work to minimize injuries while improving safety metrics across all locations.

Qualifications

• Transit safety experience required.
• Experience in urban public transit preferred.
• Knowledge of FTA, FMCSA, and DOT regulations preferred.
• Experience developing and managing safety programs and policies.
• Clear English communication and reporting skills.
• Ability to lead and supervise safety staff across divisions.

Responsibilities

• Set the tone for safety training and ensure operators meet training requirements.
• Keep safety manuals, programs, and policies current and compliant.
• Act as the OSHA/CDL compliance expert for the division.
• Oversee hiring checks including background and DMV checks.
• Analyze safety data, trend reports, and drive preventive actions.
• Manage safety incentives and ensure consistent application of Safety Points.
• Foster a safety culture across operations, maintenance, and safety teams.
• Coordinate with claims for prompt handling of liability and workers’ comp.
• Guide injury management to minimize lost time and return-to-work delays.
• Lead audits by corporate, clients and regulators.
• Lead classroom and behind-the-wheel safety instruction per specifications.

Skills

Transit safety experience

Urban public transit experience

Regulatory knowledge (FTA, FMCSA, DOT)

Safety program management

English communication

Team leadership

Education

College Degree

Tools

Windows/Microsoft Office

Job description

MV Transportation is seeking an experienced Safety & Training Manager for proposed business that will be a hands‑on manager helping implement programs and procedures in compliance with State and Federal regulations and corporate and client policies and be accountable for the leadership of OSHA/CDL at the division level.

Job Responsibilities

• Set the tone for ensuring all operators are current with training requirements of the company and contract.
• Ensure all safety manuals, programs, policies, and practices are current and meet the needs of the operating divisions
• Resides as the expert in EPA and OSHA, CDL compliance, and regulations
• Ensure all new hires meet minimum general qualifications for each division, including background and DMV checks
• Ensures that safety technology tools are used and those results are examined, trend data is analyzed and plans are developed to reduce and then prevent future safety incidents
• Oversee corporate safety Incentives and programs managed effectively and consistently, including assignment of Safety Points
• Ensure a consistent safety culture throughout the locations that incorporates operations, safety, and maintenance departments and emphasizes the team approach and individual responsibility of all employees to achieve common goals
• Work with corporate claims staff to ensure that all liability and workers’ compensation claims are handled promptly and effectively and, in an effort, to reduce financial liability as well as recoup on all subrogatable claims
• Proactively manage all employee injury claims to minimize lost time and light duty claims
• Work with local medical facilities to ensure that injured employees are placed on light duty as quickly as possible and are returned to full-duty status promptly
• Oversee successful completion of all related audits, including those conducted by corporate and client staff and by state and federal regulatory agencies
• Leads the division in the area of safety organization regarding classroom and behind the wheel instruction according to corporate and client specifications in all aspects

TalentRequirements

• Transit safety experience
• Experience working in transit, preferably urban public
• Previous passenger transportation in current project or similar environment preferred
• College Degree or five (5) + years of safety management experience
• Prefer CDS (Certified Director of Safety) and/or CSP (Certified Safety Professional) Designation Certifications according to local contract requirements
• Knowledge of all applicable safety rules, regulations - FTA, FMCSA, and DOT
• Knowledge of regulations and corporate safety programs and policies
• Ability to read, write and speak English
• Ability to communicate effectively and work with all departments
• Ability to work independently and objectively
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to effectively delegate tasks and provide appropriate supervision and follow up to department staff
• Familiar with windows-based computer operating systems and Microsoft Office packages
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong Microsoft applications experience

Starting salary range: $89,761 - $105,602

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