Transit Safety & Compliance Leader

Transdev North America, Inc.; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 62,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Vacation: 2 weeks

Sick days: 5

Holidays: 12 days

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, dental & vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Job summary

Transdev North America seeks a Transit Safety Manager to develop and oversee safety programs at the East Hartford location, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations. The role leads safety initiatives, conducts risk assessments, and promotes a culture of safety for employees, passengers, and the public.

Based in East Hartford, CT, this position supports the GHTD contract, with travel >15% as needed and responsibility for training, audits, and emergency preparedness.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• National Safety Council Defensive Driving Instructor certification or equivalent.
• 3+ years of safety management experience with supervisory responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate safety policies and procedures.
• Monitor compliance with FTA, DOT, OSHA and state regulations.
• Lead safety training, audits, and risk assessments; maintain records.

Skills

Incident investigation

Root cause analysis

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Safety Management or related

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Safety management software

Job description

Transdev North America seeks a Transit Safety Manager to develop and oversee safety programs at the East Hartford location, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations. The role leads safety initiatives, conducts risk assessments, and promotes a culture of safety for employees, passengers, and the public.

Based in East Hartford, CT, this position supports the GHTD contract, with travel >15% as needed and responsibility for training, audits, and emergency preparedness.