Transit Safety & Substance Compliance Lead

Keolis Commuter Services; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Keolis Commuter Services in Austin, TX is seeking an experienced safety supervisor to lead risk mitigation and regulatory compliance efforts for our operations. You will coordinate drug testing programs, OSHA reporting, and incident investigations to uphold safety across the fleet.

You will partner with the safety manager, DMV and client representatives to ensure timely, accurate reporting and continuous safety improvements.

Qualifications

• Three (3) + years of progressive supervisory/ management experience.
• Understanding of OSHA, EPA standards, and ADA requirements.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of DOT, FMCSA, DHS, and FTA rules and regulations and applicable state regulation.

Responsibilities

• Work with the safety manager to pursue a safety culture with emphasis on risk mitigation and accident prevention.
• Administer compliance process and paperwork to all new hires including drug/alcohol testing; DOT physicals; MVR checks.
• Take responsibility for day-to-day reports and actions with CHP, local agencies, and the Client.
• Investigate incidents, accidents, and work-related injuries including investigation, reports, files, and coordination with claims office.
• Assist drivers in preparing accident reports and OSHA reports; determine preventability with facts from the scene.
• Manage the Keolis Substance Abuse Program including training, policies, auditing, and regulatory compliance for safety-sensitive positions.
• Interpret and administer local drug testing procedures, specimen collection, prescriptions, MRO procedures, lab procedures, reviews, and action plans for accurate testing and reporting.
• Work with the Third-Party Administrator handling auto, general liability, and workers’ compensation claims; investigations, exposure evaluation, and ER/RTW program management.
• Perform administrative duties to support meeting department goals.
• Monitor drivers' medical, MVR, and compliance paperwork; update SharePoint daily.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

English fluency

Judgment

Professional interaction

Job description

Keolis Commuter Services in Austin, TX is seeking an experienced safety supervisor to lead risk mitigation and regulatory compliance efforts for our operations. You will coordinate drug testing programs, OSHA reporting, and incident investigations to uphold safety across the fleet.

You will partner with the safety manager, DMV and client representatives to ensure timely, accurate reporting and continuous safety improvements.