Transit Safety Manager

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What will your job look like?

The Manager, Safety is responsible for implementing safety as defined by the Leadership of Safety Administration and will ensure compliance with State and Federal regulations, as well as corporate, client guidelines and policies. 

This position is dependent on the award of contract.

Location: Bakersfield, CA

What you’ll do:


* Manage a consistent safety culture that incorporates various departments, such as operations, safety and maintenance


* Oversee Corporate Safety Incentives and programs effectively and consistently, including assignment of Safety Points


* Implement and support the company and client’s safety management system (SMS) safety plan and initiatives Manage and monitor the FTA’s drug and alcohol DAMIS reporting requirements


* Monitor and support all location insurance claims activities to ensure effective communication with claimants, to help control claims costs and support claims closure


* Lead and support the local safety committee and SMS Ambassador group


* Oversees the locations worker compensation program to ensure compliance and effectively reduce/eliminate claims


* Promote employee self-responsibility to achieve all safety goals


* Ensures all new hires meet minimum qualifications for each division including, background and DMV checks


* Ensure all safety manuals, programs and policies and practices are current and meet the needs of the operating divisions; updating as appropriate


* Successfully complete all related audits including those conducted by the Company, the Client, internal staff members, and state and federal regulatory agencies


* Review, determine and respond to all vehicular, passenger and employee accidents/incidents, indicating the cause and preventability, identifying potential trends to be addressed in future training efforts


* Provide functional expertise in safety regarding hiring of safety department employees


* Collaborate with local Leadership to deliver comprehensive safety meetings and plans


* Act as the location drug program manager, ensuring compliance of FTA/DOT regulations


* Other duties as assigned

 

What you’ll need:

Experience, Education & Certifications:


* High School Diploma or G.E.D.


* Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent combination of education and experience) in a related field


* Minimum 3-5 years of transit/paratransit safety management experience


* Thorough knowledge of all applicable safety ...