Safety & Training Manager

Transdev North America; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation 2 weeks

Sick days 5

Holidays 12 days

401(k) + Health/Dental/Vision

Job summary

Transdev North America seeks a Safety and Training Manager based in Modesto, CA to lead safety compliance, recruit and train operator candidates, and promote strong leadership at the location. The role emphasizes mentoring staff, maintaining safety programs, and ensuring regulatory and corporate standards are met.

The position requires a CDL Class B with Passenger Endorsement, at least 3 years in passenger transport, and proven safety/operations management experience. Travel is minimal.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the passenger transportation industry.
• California CDL Class B with Passenger Endorsement.
• Experience in location safety management and/or operations management.
• Providing quality training, including the creation and management of training materials.
• Subject to a DOT drug testing and physical if applicable. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including cannabis, for any reason.

Responsibilities

• Provides behind-the-wheel instruction according to corporate and client specifications in all aspects of vehicle operation and passenger transportation, including defensive driving, service area familiarization, passenger loading, unloading and securement.
• Conducts classroom training in accordance with corporate and location requirements.
• Ensure all safety manuals, programs, policies, and procedures are current and meet the needs of the location.
• Document all training activities and ensure accurate completion of all training-related employee records.
• Establish a relationship with client and corporate personnel to identify additional training needs, resources, and opportunities.
• Prepares and conducts monthly safety meetings.
• Maintains an adequate and complete employee filing system and participates in audits and inspections to meet client and corporate expectations.
• Directs the location drug & alcohol program to include random drug testing and ensures all files are updated to pass regular audits.
• Manages the injury prevention program to reduce the number of workplace injuries.
• Conducts accident investigation using root-cause analysis and assigns employee re-training as required.
• Responsible for maintaining/posting OSHA log.
• Conducts road observations to evaluate operator safety, customer service, and systematic knowledge of the service.
• Provides coaching and re-training as required on Drive Cam.
• Respond to customer comments related to the service.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

CDL Class B (Passenger Endorsement)

Safety Management

Training Development

Operations Management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Safety and Training Manager ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and with company safety requirements. Responsible for continuous leadership, recruitment, and training of operator candidates. Promotes strong leadership and influences positive employee morale throughout the location. This position is based in Modesto, CA.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive compensation package of minimum $97,000 – maximum $118,000.

Benefits

• Vacation: minimum of two (2) weeks
• Sick days: 5 days
• Holidays: 12 days; 8 standard and 4 floating
• Other standard benefits: 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental and vision, life insurance, short-term disability, voluntary long-term disability.

Benefits may vary depending on the location policy. The above represents the standard Corporate Policy.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides behind-the-wheel instruction according to corporate and client specifications in all aspects of vehicle operation and passenger transportation, including defensive driving, service area familiarization, passenger loading, unloading and securement.
• Conducts classroom training in accordance with corporate and location requirements.
• Ensure all safety manuals, programs, policies, and procedures are current and meet the needs of the location.
• Document all training activities and ensure accurate completion of all training-related employee records.
• Establish a relationship with client and corporate personnel to identify additional training needs, resources, and opportunities.
• Prepares and conducts monthly safety meetings.
• Maintains an adequate and complete employee filing system and participates in audits and inspections to meet client and corporate expectations.
• Directs the location drug & alcohol program to include random drug testing and ensures all files are updated to pass regular audits.
• Manages the injury prevention program to reduce the number of workplace injuries.
• Conducts accident investigation using root-cause analysis and assigns employee re-training as required.
• Responsible for maintaining/posting OSHA log.
• Conducts road observations to evaluate operator safety, customer service, and systematic knowledge of the service.
• Provides coaching and re-training as required on Drive Cam.
• Respond to customer comments related to the service.
• Other duties as required.

Travel requirement outside of immediate area (as a percent): 0%.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the passenger transportation industry.
• California CDL Class B with Passenger Endorsement
• Experience in location safety management and/or operations management.
• Providing quality training, including the creation and management of training materials.
• Subject to a DOT drug testing and physical if applicable. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including cannabis, for any reason.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work shifts or flexible work schedules as needed.
• The employee is generally subjected to long periods spent sitting, typing, or looking at a computer screen.
• Work environment will be a combination of both indoors and outdoors.

Eligibility & Background

If based in the United States, applicants must be eligible to work in U.S. without restrictions for any employer at any time; be able to pass a drug screen and background check.

Drug-Free Workplace

Transdev operates a drug‑free workplace.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.