Transit - Safety & Training Manager

WeDriveU, Inc.; California; On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Ins.

401(k) with 4% employer match

Unlimited PTO

Paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

WeDriveU, a leader in shared mobility, seeks a Safety Manager to develop and enforce safety compliance for our transit program. You will oversee DOT/OSHA/CAL-OSHA requirements and prepare our workforce to meet client needs.

The role includes designing training, supervising trainer staff, conducting safety meetings, investigating incidents, and ensuring regulatory adherence. CDL with passenger endorsement preferred; high school diploma required; 5+ years in safety/training in transportation.

Qualifications

• Training program development and delivery experience in transportation
• CDL with passenger endorsement required or preferred
• Ability to design and implement safety and training programs and ensure regulatory compliance

Responsibilities

• Design and implement initial and recurrent training programs for transportation personnel
• Supervise driver trainers and set objectives and schedules
• Recruit and train new drivers for the workforce
• Provide classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel training to ensure successful completion
• Conduct ongoing training and evaluations for all Driver employees
• Administer drug/alcohol testing programs per policy
• Lead regular Driver Safety Meetings
• Respond to incidents with on-scene investigations and reporting
• Investigate customer safety complaints and take corrective action
• Oversee and administer the Safe Driver Award Program

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Presentation skills

Time management

Coaching and mentoring

Problem solving

Customer service orientation

MS Office

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Some college preferred

CDL with passenger endorsement

Tools

MS Office

Transportation software

Job description

WeDriveU is the leader in shared mobility solutions that connect communities, campuses, and workplaces. WeDriveU operates private shuttle and public transit systems across the U.S serving millions of passenger journeys a year. The company's 5,500+ team members operate 4,000 vehicles across 55 U.S. locations, providing safe, reliable and sustainable options as part of a global family of brands serving more than 1 billion bus and rail passengers on four continents. Visit wedriveu.com to learn more about our company, clients and career opportunities.

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.

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.
• Proactively recruit individuals to apply and train them to become Drivers
• Provide classroom instruction and behind the wheel training of applicants and bus drivers to ensure successful completion of training and testing; recommend upgrades as necessary
• 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.
• High School diploma or equivalent. Some college preferred.
• 3 years as a Trainer in transportation industry desired

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of recent experience managing paratransit safety/training programs or similar position (a similar position would be a manager overseeing safety and training programs for demand respond or fixed route passenger transportation including lift and or ramp use, and knowledge of regulatory requirements to assure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws for operating demand-response transportation services (e.g., FTA DOT ADA and drug and alcohol, DOJ Title VI, and state DOT regulations); knowledge of safety programs, policies, and practices; ability to develop and implement a safety and training program; possess a valid, unexpired CDL with passenger endorsement; and driving experience in revenue services preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred; specifically experience supervising/training a driver workforce
• Must complete company certification program.
• Equivalent work experience as a Trainer can be substituted as appropriate.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office Software (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, 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.
• Ability to Investigate claims and incidents of questionable conduct, accidents etc.
• Computer literacy skills in word processing and spreadsheets

We Offer

Physical Health

• Exceptional Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance benefits
• Competitive compensation packages
• 401(k) with 4% employer match
• Financial Wellness Tool

Emotional Health

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Unlimited PTO
• Paid holidays
• Pet & Legal Insurance

Personal Development

• On-the-job training and skills development
• Internal transfer opportunities for career growth
• Benefits vary by position and location

WeDriveU is an equal opportunity employer. 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.