Assistant Safety Manager - Valley Metro

Description

• Conducting oral presentations, relaying technical information in understandable terms;
• Investigates incidents, accidents, and work-related injuries including accident investigation, accident reports, accident files, accident register, and follows up with the claim's office and adjusters as necessary.
• Communicates job requirements and responsibilities to drivers.
• Establish and maintain a culture of safety so that safety is the front of mind consideration for all employees and a way of life within the organization.
• Works closely with Human Resources to ensure driver hiring and compliance process (e.g., interviewing and driver selection; collecting applications; criminal background checks; credit reports; drug/alcohol testing; DOT physicals; motor vehicle records checks; I-9 forms).
• Conducting oral presentations, relaying technical information in understandable terms
• Must maintain confidentiality and safeguarding of sensitive material;
• Oversees and schedules re-cert and re-training
• Plan, schedule and deliver monthly safety meetings
• Ensure the location leadership team is informed of safety performance, with timely alerts provided as necessary.
• Assists maintenance manager in ensuring compliance with environmental policies and regulations.
• Must maintain confidentiality and safeguarding of sensitive material
• Drive a continuous improvement culture in safety performance by working collaboratively with location, resulting in all leading and lagging indicator improvements E.g., AFR and IFR.
• Coordinate the monthly safety reporting, bringing together the performance trends in our safety KPIs, delivery against location safety plans and safety risk assessment.
• Identify and assess new hazards introduced in the workplace
• Responsible for selecting, hiring and training qualified candidates for employment
• Designs and delivers driver training and safety courses; trains new drivers and retrains those involved in accidents
• Lead the site implementation of the Safety Management System Plan, comprehensive safety policies, procedures, and tools to enhance compliance with corporate direction in efforts to reduce accidents/injuries in the workplace.
• Oversees design and delivery of driver training and safety courses including new hire and accident retraining.
• Provides direction and guidance to location trainers
• Develops, teaches and monitors contents of classroom training to ensure compliance
• Chairs Safety and Accident Review committees.
• Oversee ongoing monitoring and recording of safety performance
• Monitor compliance with the KTA’s SMS policies and procedures, conducting an annual safety audit.
• Effectively direct Drug and Alcohol Program (FTA) for location to ensure complete federal and corporate compliance. Manage Third Party Administrators and Vendors
• Ensure a just culture within the organization where all employees are treated fairly and justly and understand their contribution to the organization’s safety philosophy.
• Ensure all relevant statutory and regulatory safety polices are applied and adhered to
• Monitor and evaluate the continued effectiveness of risk control strategies
• Creates and maintains all required driver files
• Oversees classroom and designated instructors to ensure quality, consistency, and efficiency in training methods.

Requirements

• High school diploma required; college degree preferred
• Possess a working knowledge of adult education principles and practices
• Prefer candidate with Airbrakes, and Passenger endorsements and valid active medical examiners certificate
• Possess a working knowledge of Microsoft Access, Excel, and Word
• Able to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the business.
• Excellent time management skills with ability to prioritize.
• Ability to interpret and explain regulations to others
• Experience developing and implementing safety program plans and procedures; conducting investigations, analyzing data, and identifying and recommending corrective action
• Must Have with Class “B” Commercial Driver License
• Possess the skills necessary to write and express oneself orally in a logical, comprehensive, and intelligent manner, as well as good organizational skills
• Must have excellent communication skills (written and oral).
• Must have at least 3 years’ progressive transit experience with commercial class “B” vehicles in a fixed route transit system
• Drug and alcohol screening: Employment contingent upon passing pre-employment drug and alcohol screen. Also, contingent upon receiving a favorable background check. Must pass a physical examination.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a diverse workforce
• Knowledgeable with DOT policies, OSHA, NIMS, EPA standards and ADA requirements
• Must be able to work shifts or flexible work schedules as needed.
• Possess the temperament necessary for maintaining amiable relations with various levels of company personnel
• Must be a certified Transportation Safety Institute (TSI) bus operator trainer

Benefits

• Disclaimer and closing statement: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job. Keolis is committed to offering our employees competitive compensation and benefits, opportunities for development and growth throughout an exciting and rewarding career, and the safest work environment possible.
• EEO statement: Our policy is to afford Equal Employment Opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, sex, religion, age, creed, marital status, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, or gender identification. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance