Transit - Safety Manager

Fountain; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Employee Assistance Program

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

A leading mobility solutions provider seeks a Safety Manager based in Boston to oversee safety compliance for transit operations. This role includes training transportation personnel, supervising driver trainers, and ensuring safety per DOT/OSHA regulations. Candidates should possess supervisory experience, a high school diploma, and strong leadership skills. A competitive salary range of $85,000 to $100,000 annually is offered, along with benefits like medical insurance, 401(k), and unlimited PTO.

Qualifications

• Experience training and supervising a driver workforce.
• Complete company certification program.
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead training programs for transportation personnel.
• Supervise driver trainers and establish work schedules.
• Respond to vehicle accidents and prepare reports.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Strong leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Computer literacy

Multi-tasking

Training abilities

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Some college preferred

Tools

MS Office Software

Transportation related software

Job description

Address: 909 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA 02118, USA

Compensation: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00/year

Job Description

WeDriveU is the leader in shared mobility solutions that connect communities, campuses, and workplaces. WeDriveU operates private shuttle and public transit systems across the U.S., serving millions of passenger journeys per year. The company's 5,500+ team members operate 4,000 vehicles across 55 U.S. locations, providing safe, reliable, and sustainable options as part of a global family of brands serving more than 1 billion bus and rail passengers on four continents. Visit wedriveu.com to learn more about our company, clients, and career opportunities.

The Safety Manager will be responsible for developing, overseeing, and enforcing safety compliance for our transit program. The Safety Manager will strategically oversee all areas of safety and compliance with respect to DOT/OSHA/CAL-OSHA regulations and prepare our workforce for our client’s needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead, design, develop and implement initial and recurrent training programs for transportation personnel.
• Supervise driver trainers, by establishing objectives, standards, work schedules and accountability for job performance.
• Proactively recruit individuals to apply and train them to become Drivers.
• Provide classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel training of applicants and bus drivers to ensure successful completion of training and testing; recommend upgrades as necessary.
• Provide on‑going training and performance evaluations for all Driver employees.
• Administer and maintain Company random drug/alcohol testing and pre‑employment drug/alcohol testing program in conjunction with corporate office.
• Develop and conduct regularly scheduled Driver Safety Meetings.
• Assume primary responsibility in responding to personal injury and vehicle accidents by on-scene investigation and preparing and submitting reports to the corporate office in accordance with Company policy.
• Investigate customer service complaints relative to safety issues and take appropriate corrective action.
• Administer and maintain Company Safe Driver Award Program.
• High School diploma or equivalent. Some college preferred.
• 3 years as a Trainer in transportation industry desired.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience preferred; specifically experience supervising/training a driver workforce.
• Must complete company certification program.
• Equivalent work experience as a Trainer can be substituted as appropriate.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office Software (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.) and transportation related software.
• Strong leadership skills and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and group presentation skills.
• Well‑developed multi‑tasking and time‑management skills.
• Ability to provide direction, coaching and mentoring to employees while creating an environment that encourages and values input and feedback.
• Ability to respond to unanticipated events to ensure excellence in customer service.
• Ability to investigate claims and incidents of questionable conduct, accidents, etc.
• Computer literacy skills in word processing and spreadsheets.

We Offer

Physical Health

• Exceptional Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance benefits.
• Competitive compensation packages.
• 401(k) with 4% employer match.
• Financial Wellness Tool.

Emotional Health

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Unlimited PTO.
• Paid holidays.
• Pet & Legal Insurance.

Personal Development

• On‑the‑job training and skills development.
• Internal transfer opportunities for career growth.

*Benefits vary by position and location.

WeDriveU is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment free of discrimination or harassment where thoughts and ideas of all employees are appreciated and respected. We value excellence and recognize that by respecting the diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives of our workforce, we will sustain a competitive advantage and remain an employer of choice. We also see diversity as more than policies; it is imperative for enabling us to attract, retain and develop the best talent available.