Senior Transit Safety & Training Leader

Transdev; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 84,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation 2 weeks

Sick days 5 days

Holidays 12 days (8 standard, 4 float)

401(k) and health benefits

Job summary

Transdev in Baltimore, MD seeks an experienced Safety & Training Manager to lead safety programs, develop operator training, and ensure regulatory compliance. The role emphasizes leadership, recruitment, and building a training culture across paratransit operations. Travel may be required.

The position reports to location management and offers a competitive compensation package with strong benefits including vacation, sick days, holidays, and comprehensive health coverage.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the passenger transportation industry.
• Active Driver's License and clear MVR.
• Experience in location safety management and/or operations management.
• Providing quality training, including the creation and management of training materials.
• DOT drug testing and physical per DOT 49 CFR Part 40; cannabis not allowed.

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.
• Documents training activities and maintains training-related employee records.
• Establishes relationships with client and corporate personnel to identify additional training needs, resources, and opportunities.
• Prepares and conducts monthly safety meetings.
• Maintains an adequate employee filing system and participates in audits and inspections.
• Directs the location drug & alcohol program including random drug testing and audits.
• Manages the injury prevention program to reduce workplace injuries.
• Conducts accident investigations using root-cause analysis and re-trains as required.
• Maintains/posting OSHA log.
• Conducts road observations to evaluate operator safety and service knowledge.
• Provides coaching on Drive Cam and retraining as required.
• Responds to customer comments related to the service.
• Other duties as required.
• Travel outside immediate area <10%.

Skills

Leadership

Training design

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Transdev in Baltimore, MD seeks an experienced Safety & Training Manager to lead safety programs, develop operator training, and ensure regulatory compliance. The role emphasizes leadership, recruitment, and building a training culture across paratransit operations. Travel may be required.

The position reports to location management and offers a competitive compensation package with strong benefits including vacation, sick days, holidays, and comprehensive health coverage.