Transit Safety Manager

Addison Group; Lewes (DE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Short-term disability coverage

Voluntary long-term disability

Paid vacation (min two weeks)

Paid sick days (five)

Paid holidays (twelve)

Job summary

Addison Group seeks a Transit Safety Manager in Sussex County, DE to lead safety, compliance, training, and risk management for a large public transportation operation. The role focuses on reducing risk, fostering a safety culture, and ensuring regulatory compliance across DOT/FTA standards.

The position requires conducting safety audits, investigations, employee training, and emergency planning while coordinating with leadership to support a safe and customer-focused operation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in Safety Management, Occupational Safety, Transportation Management, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of safety, operations, or transportation leadership experience.
• Experience with DOT, OSHA, FTA, or other regulatory compliance programs.
• Experience conducting investigations, risk assessments, and safety audits.
• Strong understanding of Safety Management Systems (SMS) principles.
• Experience developing and delivering employee training programs.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and safety management systems.
• Class B CDL with Passenger and Air Brake endorsements preferred, or ability to obtain.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and respond to operational needs as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain safety programs, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with FTA, DOT, OSHA, and applicable state/local regulations.
• Conduct safety audits, inspections, hazard assessments, and operational reviews.
• Lead accident and incident investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective action planning.
• Manage and monitor workplace injury prevention initiatives.
• Track safety trends, identify risks, and implement improvement strategies.
• Coordinate and administer drug and alcohol compliance programs.
• Facilitate monthly safety meetings and ongoing safety communications.
• Deliver classroom and behind-the-wheel training for operators.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and training of new employees.
• Develop emergency response and business continuity plans.
• Serve as primary contact during safety audits and regulatory reviews.
• Partner with leadership to promote a safe, compliant operation.

Skills

Safety leadership

Regulatory compliance

Training delivery

Accident investigation

Risk assessment

Safety audits

Communication

Documentation

MS Office

CDL Class B with P&AB endorsements

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety Management/Occupational Safety/Transportation Management or related field

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SMS software

Job description

Transit Safety Manager

Sussex County, DE $65,000 - $85,000 Base Salary + Comprehensive Benefits

A well-established transportation and mobility services provider is seeking a Transit Safety Manager to lead safety, compliance, training, and risk management initiatives for a large public transportation operation in Sussex County, Delaware.

This position is ideal for a safety professional with experience in transit, transportation, fleet operations, logistics, or other highly regulated environments. The Safety Manager will play a key role in fostering a culture of safety, ensuring regulatory compliance, reducing risk, and supporting the development and training of frontline employees.

What You'll Do

• Develop, implement, and maintain safety programs, policies, and procedures
• Ensure compliance with FTA, DOT, OSHA, and applicable state and local regulations
• Conduct safety audits, inspections, hazard assessments, and operational reviews
• Lead accident and incident investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective action planning
• Manage and monitor workplace injury prevention initiatives
• Track safety trends, identify risks, and implement improvement strategies
• Coordinate and administer drug and alcohol compliance programs
• Facilitate monthly safety meetings and ongoing safety communications
• Deliver classroom and behind-the-wheel training for operators
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and training of new employees
• Develop emergency response and business continuity plans
• Serve as the primary point of contact during safety audits and regulatory reviews
• Partner with leadership to promote a safe, compliant, and customer-focused operation

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Bachelor's degree in Safety Management, Occupational Safety, Transportation Management, or a related field preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of safety, operations, or transportation leadership experience
• Experience with DOT, OSHA, FTA, or other regulatory compliance programs
• Experience conducting investigations, risk assessments, and safety audits
• Strong understanding of Safety Management Systems (SMS) principles
• Experience developing and delivering employee training programs
• Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and safety management systems
• Class B CDL with Passenger and Air Brake endorsements preferred, or ability to obtain
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and respond to operational needs as necessary

Preferred Backgrounds

We welcome candidates with experience from:

• Public transit
• Paratransit operations
• School transportation
• Commercial transportation
• Fleet management
• Logistics and distribution
• Safety and compliance management
• Municipal or government transportation services

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $65,000 - $85,000 annually

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability coverage
• Voluntary long-term disability coverage
• Minimum of two weeks paid vacation
• Five paid sick days annually
• Twelve paid holidays (including floating holidays)

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a comprehensive safety program within a critical public service operation. You'll have the ability to drive meaningful improvements, influence company culture, partner with operational leadership, and make a direct impact on employee and passenger safety every day.