Transit Safety Manager: OSHA/CDL Compliance & Risk Reduction

MV Transportation, Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MV Transportation is seeking an experienced Safety Manager to lead and implement safety programs across divisions in compliance with state and federal regulations.

The role focuses on training, OSHA/EPA/CDL compliance, and driving a proactive safety culture. You will oversee audits, driver training, and safety data analysis, working with multiple departments to mitigate risk and improve outcomes.

Qualifications

• Transit safety experience required.
• Experience in urban public transit preferred.
• College degree or 5+ years safety management experience.
• CDS and/or CSP certification preferred.
• Knowledge of FTA, FMCSA, and DOT regulations.
• Strong communication and English proficiency.
• PowerBI and MS Office proficiency.
• Familiar with DriveCam MVIA.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety programs meeting state, federal, and client policies.
• Ensure training compliance for operators.
• Maintain safety manuals, policies, and practices.
• Oversee OSHA/EPA, CDL compliance.
• Manage background and DMV checks for hires.
• Analyze safety data, trends, and prevent incidents.
• Coordinate audits by corporate, client, and regulators.
• Lead safety training across divisions.

Skills

Transit safety experience

Public transit knowledge

English communication

Analytical skills

PowerBI experience

MS Office proficiency

Education

College degree or 5+ years safety management experience

CDS or CSP certification

Tools

DriveCam MVIA

PowerBI

Job description

MV Transportation is seeking an experienced Safety Manager to lead and implement safety programs across divisions in compliance with state and federal regulations.

The role focuses on training, OSHA/EPA/CDL compliance, and driving a proactive safety culture. You will oversee audits, driver training, and safety data analysis, working with multiple departments to mitigate risk and improve outcomes.