Transit - Safety Manager

Confidential Jobs; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Jobs in Florida is seeking a Safety Manager to develop and enforce safety compliance for our transit program, aligning with DOT/OSHA/CAL-OSHA regulations to prepare the workforce for client needs.

You will lead training, oversee drivers and trainers, manage reporting, conduct on-scene investigations and drive a culture of safety across operations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; Some college preferred.
• 3 years as a Trainer in transportation industry desired.

Responsibilities

• Lead, design, develop and implement initial and recurrent training programs for transportation personnel.
• Supervise driver trainers, establishing objectives, standards, work schedules and accountability for job performance.
• Oversee classroom instruction and behind the wheel training of applicants and bus drivers to ensure successful completion of training and testing; recommend upgrades as necessary.
• Responsible for meeting all corporate reporting with regard to safety and training.
• 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.

Skills

CDL B with Passenger

Supervisory experience

Company certification program

Google Suite

Leadership

Organization

Time management

Coaching & mentoring

Customer service orientation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Some college preferred

Tools

Transportation related software

Job description

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.

About the Role

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
• Oversee classroom instruction and behind the wheel training of applicants and bus drivers to ensure successful completion of training and testing; recommend upgrades as necessary
• Responsible for meeting all corporate reporting with regard to safety and training
• 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

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent. Some college preferred
• 3 years as a Trainer in transportation industry desired

Required Skills

• CDL B with Passenger
• Supervisory experience preferred; specifically experience supervising/training a driver workforce
• Must complete a company certification program. Equivalent work experience as a Trainer can be substituted as appropriate.
• Strong working knowledge of Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, 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.

Preferred Skills

Pay range and compensation package

Pay range and compensation package

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.