Transportation Safety & Training Manager

Transdev North America; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Sick days

Holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Voluntary long-term disability

Job summary

Transdev North America in Lawrence, Kansas seeks a Safety Manager to lead safety programs and training for passenger transportation operations. You will ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations, recruit and train operator candidates, and foster strong leadership and morale at the location.

The role includes managing DOT drug testing, incident investigations, and OSHA posting requirements while coordinating with client and corporate teams to identify training needs and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of (3) years’ experience in the passenger transportation industry.
• Experience in location safety management and/or operations management.
• Providing quality training, including the creation and management of training materials.
• Must be able to work shifts or flexible work schedules as needed.
• Subject to a DOT drug testing and physical if applicable. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including cannabis, for any reason.

Responsibilities

• Provides behind-the-wheel instruction according to corporate and client specifications in all aspects of vehicle operation and passenger transportation, including defensive driving, service area familiarization, passenger loading, unloading and securement.
• Conducts classroom training in accordance with corporate and location requirements.
• Ensure all safety manuals, programs, policies, and procedures are current and meet the needs of the location.
• Document all training activities and ensure accurate completion of all training-related employee records.
• Establish a relationship with client and corporate personnel to identify additional training needs, resources, and opportunities.
• Prepares and conducts monthly safety meetings.
• Maintains an adequate and complete employee filing system and participates in audits and inspections to meet client and corporate expectations.
• Directs the location drug & alcohol program to include random drug testing and ensures all files are updated to pass regular audits.
• Manages the injury prevention program to reduce the number of workplace injuries.
• Conducts accident investigation using root-cause analysis and assigns employee re-training as required.
• Responsible for maintaining/posting OSHA log.
• Conducts road observations to evaluate operator safety, customer service, and systematic knowledge of the service.
• Provides coaching and re-training as required on Drive Cam.
• Respond to customer comments related to the service.
• Must be able to work shifts or flexible work schedules as needed.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Safety management

Training materials creation

Shift flexibility

DOT compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Transdev North America in Lawrence, Kansas seeks a Safety Manager to lead safety programs and training for passenger transportation operations. You will ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations, recruit and train operator candidates, and foster strong leadership and morale at the location.

The role includes managing DOT drug testing, incident investigations, and OSHA posting requirements while coordinating with client and corporate teams to identify training needs and