Transit Safety Training Leader

DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit); Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) in Dallas, TX seeks an Official Administrator to develop and deliver safety training programs and to administer the Safety Management System (SMS) across divisions. The role supports compliance with federal and state requirements and enhances overall safety management within the agency.

The position involves designing lesson plans, conducting trainings (including CPR/AED and de-escalation), reviewing hazard information, and preparing reports to support safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Safety, Business Administration, Educational Studies or related field.
• Four years of directly related training and/or safety experience, including two years in supervision.
• Instructor certification is preferred.
• Proficient with a PC, Microsoft Office, LMS or other related software applications.
• Pass a medical (drug screen) examination to operate DART non-revenue vehicles.
• Thorough knowledge of transit operating practices.
• Ability to work irregular hours and on short notice.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills; analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develops, recommends, implements and identifies training programs aligned with agency goals and SMS.
• Develops or modifies lesson plans in accordance with operating, maintenance and safety rules and audit findings.
• Conducts safety training for all DART Employees and Train-the-Trainer sessions for Supervisors.
• Facilitates CPR/AED, Operation Lifesaver, De-Escalation and Occupational Training as required.
• Reviews reports to determine training needs and communicates findings to determine training requirements.
• Prepares and coordinates written reports and curriculum drafts per FTA regulations and TxDOT requirements.
• Develops and maintains agency databases and spreadsheets documenting training statistics.
• Establishes measurements to evaluate the effectiveness of safety and health training programs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical ability

Decision making

Team player

Written communication

Learning agility

Customer-focused

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

LMS

Job description

Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) in Dallas, TX seeks an Official Administrator to develop and deliver safety training programs and to administer the Safety Management System (SMS) across divisions. The role supports compliance with federal and state requirements and enhances overall safety management within the agency.

The position involves designing lesson plans, conducting trainings (including CPR/AED and de-escalation), reviewing hazard information, and preparing reports to support safety