Transit Safety & Compliance Lead

Via; Tulare (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Via in California is seeking a Transit Safety Manager to oversee driver safety programs, lead training, and support market operations to ensure drivers meet safety and service standards.

You will conduct post-incident reviews, drive safety data analysis, and partner with operations to align practices with company goals, with opportunities to advance in leadership and certification programs.

Qualifications

• CDL with passenger endorsement required.
• 3+ years of experience in driver training, operations management, or field supervision.
• Proven ability to coach, motivate, and manage performance among diverse driver teams.
• Strong understanding of safety protocols, ADA requirements, and DOT regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to train and inspire adult learners.
• Comfort balancing field work with administrative and compliance tasks.
• Proficiency with digital tools (LMS platforms, dashboards, spreadsheets, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary safety lead for the service - conducting post-incident reviews, safety audits, and ride-alongs to ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards.
• Monitor trends in safety data and collaborate with central operations to identify opportunities for proactive coaching or process improvements.
• Support and occasionally act as the Designated Employer Representative (DER) for DOT compliance, ensuring accurate recordkeeping and timely follow-up on testing or incidents.
• Lead root cause analyses for accidents and incidents and develop corrective action plans.
• Design, deliver, and continually improve driver training programs - including onboarding, remedial, and refresher sessions - with a strong focus on safety, defensive driving, and passenger assistance.

Skills

CDL with passenger endorsement

Driver training

People management

Safety protocols knowledge

ADA & DOT knowledge

Communication

Digital tools proficiency

Tools

LMS platforms

Dashboards

Spreadsheets

Job description

Via in California is seeking a Transit Safety Manager to oversee driver safety programs, lead training, and support market operations to ensure drivers meet safety and service standards.

You will conduct post-incident reviews, drive safety data analysis, and partner with operations to align practices with company goals, with opportunities to advance in leadership and certification programs.