Senior Safety Manager

CapMetro; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation leave

Sick days

Holidays

401(k)

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

Transdev Services, Inc. in Boston seeks a Senior Safety Manager – Compliance to oversee safety, operations compliance, and service quality for the Boston Public Schools transportation program.

The role leads the Safety and Training Department and partners with leadership to ensure DOT/FMCSA/OSHA/EPA/ADA compliance across operations. The position is exempt and based in Boston, with responsibility for risk management, incident reviews, and ongoing driver training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business, Public Administration, or related field.
• Five years of experience in passenger transit safety or training.
• Four years of supervisory experience in passenger transit safety or training.
• Driver training experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees all safety incidents and investigations and enforces policies.
• Manages the Safety and Training Department operations.
• Oversees the DriveCam program to increase safety awareness.
• Manages Safety Desk and Road Safety Supervisors for incidents.
• Ensures reporting and risk management tools are up to date.
• Conducts evaluations and inspections to mitigate risk and loss potential.
• Reviews accident information and coordinates Accident Review Committee hearings.
• Communicates company safety programs, rules, and tools.
• Ensures contract compliance with applicable regulations and documentation.
• Holds regular safety meetings and maintains documentation.

Skills

Regulatory compliance (DOT/FMCSA/OSHA/

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Defensive driving programs

Data reporting

Staff leadership

Interpersonal skills

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Public Admin or related

Massachusetts School Bus Trainer Certificate

CDL Class B with P and School Bus endorsements

Professional certifications

Tools

WebRisk

DriveCam program

Job description

Transdev Services, Inc. is seeking a Senior Safety Manager – Compliance for its Boston Public Schools (BPS) transportation contract. The Senior Safety Manager – Operations Compliance is responsible for providing operational oversight, safety, and service quality for the transportation services we provide to BPS, schools, students, and families.

Transdev is proud to offer:

Compensation package of $92,000 - 112,000 per year (exempt).

Benefits include:

• Vacation: minimum of two (2) weeks
• Sick days: 5 days
• Holidays: 12 days; 9 standard and 3 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 location policy.

Responsibilities:

• Oversees all safety incidents and investigations, reports both incidents and accidents to senior leadership as needed, and ensures open communication daily with BPS; supports daily operations; provides employees with coaching, counseling, tools, and information; and ensures enforcement of workplace policies and procedures using progressive disciplinary steps, when needed.
• Manages the site Safety and Training Department including but not limited to: all aspects of site safety training; classroom and behind-the-wheel training schedules, logistics and documentation; and personnel and qualification files pertaining to training, safety and loss matters.
• Oversees the DriveCam program to increase safety awareness and decrease accidents, near misses, and risky behavior.
• Manages the Safety Desk and Road Safety Supervisors to ensure prompt deployments, responses, and reporting for all incidents and accidents.
• Ensures that all reporting and risk management tools, including WebRisk, are always up to date and correct.
• Conducts evaluations and inspections to mitigate risk and minimize risk of loss potential.
• Conducts evaluations and inspections to mitigate risk and minimize risk of loss potential; ensures that safety inspections are properly scheduled, carried out, monitored, acted upon, and documented.
• Reviews all accident-related information and coordinates hearings for the Accident Review Committee.
• Communicates company programs, rules, and tools related to safety.
• Ensures contract compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, and company/client regulations; ensures that related recordkeeping and reporting requirements are met and maintained; provides support in implementing the approved recommendations.
• Ensures that safety meetings are held on a regular basis and documentation of the meetings is properly maintained; oversees the system safety program to ensure compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration requirements.
• Sets the tone for the location as the expert in EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), CDL compliance, and regulations.
• Oversees the successful completion of all safety-related reviews/audits.
• Coaches and motivates staff; provides guidance and direction on problems and issues; delegates work assignments considering employee skills and development needs as required.
• Maintains confidentiality of all information.
• Performs other duties and projects as required.

Education, Licensing, and Certifications Preferred:

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business, Public Administration, or related field preferred.
• A valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Passenger and School Bus endorsements preferred.
• A Massachusetts School Bus Trainer Certificate preferred.
• Applicable professional certifications preferred.

Experience Required:

• Five (5) years of experience in passenger transit safety or training.
• Four (4) years of supervisory experience in passenger transit safety or training.

Experience Preferred:

• Driver training experience preferred.

Skills and Knowledge Required:

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) rules and regulations.
• Must have excellent computer skills and be functional with various types of software including Microsoft Office.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to explain and present regulations to others.
• Must be able to demonstrate poise, tact, diplomacy, and possess good judgment and discretion.
• Must be familiar with defensive driving programs.
• Must be able to create, retrieve, and maintain information and reports.
• Must be detail-oriented, well organized, and possess effective time management skills.
• Must have proven customer service and interpersonal skills, and the ability to interact professionally with internal and external customers on all levels.
• Ability to manage and work effectively with a diverse workforce.
• Ability to influence people at all levels of the organization.

Pre-employment Requirements:

• Must pass a pre-employment drug test, background screenings including a criminal background check and fingerprinting, and driving record review.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Ability to travel throughout operational facilities, maintenance locations, and field sites as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally and perform bending, stooping, and climbing as required.
• Ability to work in both office and outdoor environments, including responding to emergency situations when necessary.
• Travel requirement (as a percent): 50% travel between properties for meetings, outside training, and support missions.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the environment is moderate.

The job requirements and duties outlined in this document may be subject to change in order to meet the needs of each property location.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Transdev complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail]

Drug-free workplace:

Transdev maintains a drug-free workplace. Applicants must:

• Be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future (if based in the U.S.).
• Successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen.

About Transdev: Cities, counties, airports, companies, and universities across the U.S. contract with Transdev to operate their transportation systems, maintain their vehicles and fleets, and deliver on mobility solutions. Transdev U.S. employs a team of 32,000 across 400 locations while maintaining more than 17,000 vehicles.

Part of a global company, Transdev is a leader in mobility with operations in 19 countries, proudly operated by 110,000 team members from around the world. As an operator and global integrator of mobility, we are driven by our purpose. Transdev – the mobility company – empowers the freedom to move everyday thanks to safe, reliable, and innovative solutions that serve the common good.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.

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.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.