Safety Manager Tri Delta Transit

Safety Manager - Tri Delta Transit

Role purpose:

Provide overall leadership and direction on safety while ensuring an exceptional safety culture with KTA location(s). Lead and direct the safety and training program for fixed-route commuter and/or paratransit services. Responsible for implementation of a safety program consistent with contract corporate federal and state requirements. Provides general supervision and guidance to safety personnel. Responsible for oversight of special projects.

Knowledge and Experience:

• High school diplomarequired; college degree preferred
• Musthavea currentCAClass B Commercial Driver Licensewith airbrakes and passenger endorsement
• Must have a valid medical examiners certificate
• Must have a valid VTT certification
• Must have had CA Class B with passenger endorsement for a minimum of 2 full years
• Must have at least 3 years progressive transit experience with commercial class B vehicles in a fixed route transit system
• Knowledgeable with DOT policiesFTACalOSHA federalOSHA NIMS EPAstandardsand ADA requirements
• Experience developing and implementing safety program plans and procedures; conducting investigations analyzing data andidentifyingand recommending corrective action
• Mustmaintainconfidentiality and safeguarding of sensitive material
• Conducting oral presentations relaying technical information in understandable terms
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a diverse workforce
• Intermediate knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office Suite
• CPRAEDand First Aid Certification (Provided by the Company)

Skills:

• 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 formaintainingamiable relations with various levels of company personnel
• Possess a working knowledge of Microsoft Access Excel and Word
• Ability to interpret and explain regulations to others
• Must have excellent communication skills (written and oral).
• Excellent time management skills withabilityto prioritize.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills
• Transportation Dispatching Software knowledge desired
• Previousexperience with Onboard Technology for Transit Systems

Key Accountabilities:

Training

• Responsible for selectinghiringand training qualified candidates for employment
• Able to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the business
• Mustmaintainconfidentiality and safeguarding of sensitive material
• Conducting oral presentations relaying technical information in understandable terms
• Must be able to work shifts or flexible work schedules as needed
• Communicates job requirements and responsibilities to drivers
• Works closely with Human Resources to ensure driver hiring and compliance process;interviewing and driver selection; collecting applications;drug/alcohol testing; DOT physicals; motor vehicle records checksandadditionalcertifications asrequired
• Oversees and schedules re-certificationsand re-trainingto include but not limited to onboard evaluations and trail checks
• Designs and delivers driver training and safety courses; trainsnew driversand retrains those involved in accidents
• Creates andmaintainsall department-related files asrequired

Strategic Planning and Reporting

• Coordinate the monthly safety reporting bringing together the performance trends in our safety KPIs delivery against location safety plans and safety risk assessment
• Ensure the location leadership teamand the clientis informed of safety performance withtimelyalerts providedper the contract
• Drive a continuous improvement culture in safety performance by working collaboratively with location resulting in all leading and lagging indicator improvementse.g. AFR and IFR
• Chairs Safety and Accident Review committees
• Investigates incidents accidents and work-related injuries including accident investigation accident reports accident files accident register and follows up with the claims office and adjusters as necessary
• Effectively direct Drug and Alcohol Programas the responsible DER forFTA/DOT testingfor location to ensure complete federal and corporate Third Party Administrators and Vendors

Safety Management System

• 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
• Monitor compliance with the KTAs SMS policies and procedures conducting an annual safety audit
• Ensure all relevant statutory and regulatory safety polices are applied and adhered to
• Assistsclients maintenance personnelin ensuring compliance with environmental policies and regulationsas needed
• Management of Onboard Surveillance Systems

Safety Assurance

• Monitor and evaluate the continued effectiveness of risk control strategies
• Identifyand assess new hazards introduced in the workplace
• Oversee ongoing monitoring and recording of safety performance

Safety Promotion

• Establish andmaintaina culture of safety so that safety is the front of mind consideration for all employees and a way of life within the organization
• Contribute to the safety culture through displaying exemplary safety-oriented behaviors
• Ensure a just culture within the organization where all employees are treated fairly and justly and understand their contribution to the organizations safety philosophy
• Oversees classroom and designated instructors to ensure quality consistency and efficiency in training methods
• Mayassistwithdesign and delivery of driver training and safety courses including new hire and accident retrainingand may serve as back-up safety trainer
• Planscheduleand deliver monthly safety meetings

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequently works inside and outside vehicle and might get exposed to extremehotand/or cold weather
• May sit for over 8 hours per day with frequent use of keyboard computer monitor and telephone
• Maywalk standtwist squat bend push lift pullreachand climb stairs while performing duties
• May be exposed to fumesand noiseassociated withtransitvehicles andterminals
• May walk on uneven surfaces whileassistingpassengers

Additional Statements:

• Drug screening: Pursuant to Department of Transportation regulations employment for safety-sensitive positions will be contingent upon passing apre-employment drug screen and a physical examination. Keolis maintains a drug-free workplace. Employment will also becontingent upon completion of abackground check consistent with applicable federal state and/or local laws.
• Safety commitment: Safety is a way of life atKeolis. By placing safety first we ensure the wellbeing of our employees customers and communities. Together we canbecome the safesttransportation company in the world.
• Environmental commitment: Keolis is committed to protecting the environment by minimizing the impact of our operations on the communities wherewe operate.
• 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 pregnancy status genetic information veteran status gender identification or any other status protected by applicable law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please contact . Keolis complies with federal and state disability laws and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants.
• Work authorization:Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Keolis does not sponsor visas for this position
• 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.

Required Experience:

Manager