What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety and Training Manager position at Transdev, Inc.?
Overview
The Safety and Training Manager is responsible for developing, communicating, and enforcing safety policies and procedures at the Paratransit operation. The Safety and Training Manager holds primary responsibility for all training, analysis, risk assessment, and claims handling for a property.
Responsibilities
- Maintains adequate staffing levels.
- Ensures that staff is adequately trained and understands and executes on safety and security standards.
- Ensures compliance with all company, client, and Department of Transportation regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Ensures that all reporting and risk management tools are up-to-date and correct at all times.
- Ensures contract compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, and company regulations; ensures that related record keeping and reporting requirements are met and maintained; provides support in implementing the approved recommendations.
- Selects, hires, and trains qualified candidates for employment.
- Maintains confidentiality of all information.
- Other duties as required.
Qualifications
Education, Licensing, and Certifications Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent, such as GED, required.
- BA/BS in transportation or logistics preferred.
Experience, Skills, and Knowledge Required:
- At least 3 years' experience in safety and training in a transit operations.
- Familiarity with OSHA, EPA standards, NIMS and ADA requirements.
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of DOT (Department of Transportation), FTA (Federal Transit Administration), FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) rules and regulations.
- Ability to interpret and explain regulations to others.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel.
- Strong written and oral communication skills; excellent presentation skills.
- Travel requirement (as a percent): <5% for occasional meetings.
About Transdev:
Based near Chicago, Transdev is the largest private-sector operator of multiple modes of transit in North America, including bus, rail, streetcar, paratransit, and shuttle services. Transdev is committed to being the trusted partner of cities and transit authorities through quality execution and innovations in mobility. Its parent company, Transdev Group, is a leading global operator and integrator of mobility operating in 17 countries and provides passengers every day the freedom to connect to what they care about in their cities. www.transdevna.com
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.
