Safety & Training Manager

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

Job summary

Transdev in Modesto, CA is seeking a Safety & Training Manager to lead compliance, training, and safety programs for the location. The role emphasizes continuous leadership, recruitment, and the development of operator candidates to uphold high service and safety standards.

You will oversee classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction, ensure all safety manuals and policies stay current, and collaborate with client and corporate teams to identify training needs and resources.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the passenger transportation industry.
• California CDL Class B w/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.
• Travel requirement outside of immediate area (as a percent): <10%

Skills

Leadership

Safety management

Training development

Coaching

Communication

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Safety & Training Manager

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 and 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): <10%

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the passenger transportation industry.
• California CDL Class B w/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.

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 other legally protected status.

Drug-free workplace.

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.

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