Safety and Training Manager

Company: Transdev Inc.
Location: Tulare
Posted on: April 15, 2024

Job Description:

Transdev is the largest private sector operator of multiple modes of passenger transit in North America, providing bus, rail, paratransit, shuttle, sedan and taxi services. We manage over 200 transportation contracts for cities, transit authorities and airports, providing safe and sustainable mobility solutions. Our mission is to improve public transportation, to enhance quality of life and combat global warming. - -To view Transdev's purpose and how we make a difference, follow this link: > https://youtu.be/ilO5cv0G4mQ - - -The Safety and Training Manager performs complex professional and administrative work directing the safety and training program for fixed-route transit services. - This position is responsible for implementation of training program consistent with contract, corporate, federal, and state requirements. Ensures proper and complete training is provided to all personnel including bus operators, mechanics, fueler/washers, janitor, supervisor staff, and other administrative staff. - Provides general supervision and guidance to training personnel. - Provides strategic planning and direction, manages contract compliance within area of responsibility, and assists in development of and manages the training budget. - -Annual Salary Range: $77,950 - $86,050 - -Qualifications: -

• Proactively manages safety and training in accordance with the Transdev Safety Policies and Procedures. - Chair Safety and Accident Review committees. - Conducts monthly Safety Committee meetings. - Conduct Accident Review panels, as needed.
  Implements Transdev's transportation standardized training, modified only to accommodate contract or state requirements. - All such modifications to be pre-approved in writing by general manager, regional safety director, and regional vice president. - Oversees classroom and designated instructors to ensure quality, consistency, and efficiency in training methods. - Reviews all training and evaluation documentation for accuracy and -completeness.Administers and maintains workplace Injury and Illness Prevention Plan. - Ensures compliance with all applicable workplace safety standards and regulations. - Interacts with -and observes all employees in the performance of their duties to evaluate efficiency of -safety program and training. - Performs documented facility safety inspections at least -monthly. - Conducts documented follow-up of any noted deficiencies with responsible manager.Performs duties assigned under the Transit System Security and Emergency Preparedness Plan.Conducts monthly safety meetings for all operations, employees and staff. - Maintains calendar of recurring training requirements and schedules monthly meeting topics accordingly. - Coordinates with operations and maintenance managers on education and -training relative to safety trends and indicators. - Assists with hiring process, including applicant interviews, assessments, and post-offer regulations.Assists maintenance manager in ensuring compliance with environmental policies and regulations.Oversees accident and incident reporting procedures. - Ensures reports are called into call center and/or faced to corporate risk management as necessary per corporate accident reporting policies. - Responds to the scene of all critical accidents/incidents. - Reviews on-scene preliminary determination of preventability and ensure written determination provided to employee within 24 hours. - Communicates with employee within five (5) days of accident and every five (5) days thereafter, as necessary, in situations in which information in unavailable to make a final determination of preventability.Interacts with and assists corporate risk management and third-party administrators in managing fleet, general liability, and workers' compensation claims and subrogation.Prepares and submit reports to client, regional and corporate on a recurring and as needed basis, including, but not limited to accident analysis, accident damage value, accident trend tool, and FTA safety and security report.Performs road supervision and dispatch duties on an as needed basis.Reviews, coaches, tracks and identifies Lytx camera violations. Prepares actions plans to address trends and customizes training needs for drivers. -Performs other duties as assigned.Qualifications: - -Education, Licensing, and Certifications Required: -

  High school diploma required; college degree preferred.Must possess a valid California Commercial Driver's License with VTT and medical certificates or the ability to obtain such within 30 days.Experience Required: -

  Must have at least two years progressive transit experience with commercial class "B" vehicles in a fixed route transit system.At least one year of transit experience in a supervisory capacity.Must be a Transportation Safety Institute (TSI) certified bus operator instructor.Possess a working knowledge of adult education principles and practices.Possess the skills necessary to write and express oneself orally in a logical, comprehensive and intelligent manner, as well as good organizational skills.Possess the temperament necessary for maintaining amiable relations with various levels of company personnel.Possess a working knowledge of Microsoft Access, Excel, and Word.Must be able to pass an employment physical examination (pre-employment or renewal), including a substance abuse screening.Travel requirement (as a percent): - - -Pre-Employment Requirements: - -Must submit to drug testing and a criminal background check - - - -For more information, please visit our website at www.transdevna.com/careers -The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. - - -The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request. - - -Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. - Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. EEO is the Law Poster: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/poster.cfm - - -Drug free workplace - - -If based in the United States, applicants must be eligible to work in US without restrictions for any employer at any time; be able to pass a drug screen and background check - -

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