About Transdev: Based near Chicago, Transdev is North America's largest private-sector operator of multiple modes of transit, 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 About the Position Become a part of our Transdev team as a Safety and Training Manager in Merced, CA, and oversee an operation's safety program. The Safety Manager ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. We hire individuals who make Safety and customer service their top priorities. We are looking for you if you have the drive, confidence, and determination to succeed! The salary range for this opportunity is $70,000 - 85,000. (DOE)
- Directly manage the road supervisors' job duties and work product, including delegating the promotion of safety policies and procedures.
- Respond to and investigate accidents/incidents, including taking photos of accident/incident scenes, interviewing involved parties, assisting with police reports, conducting root cause analysis, and taking effective action to mitigate future risks.
- Conduct evaluations and inspections for potential risk of loss.
- Coordinates the activities of workers' compensation, general liability, and vehicle liability insurance carriers and insurance consultants as they affect safety and loss control. Monitors activities and makes recommendations to the General Manager to help limit loss.
- Assures that safety inspections are properly scheduled, carried out, monitored, acted upon, and documented.
- Coordinates and ensures substance abuse testing program compliance using Federal and Company standards.
- Works with the General Manager as necessary to develop and administer local safety programs.
- Maintains personnel and qualification files pertaining to training, safety and loss matters.
- Coordinates, and/or facilitates safety training programs.
- Conduct operator and other new-hire classroom instruction.
- Develop hourly safety messages from dispatch to operators, emphasizing correcting current unsafe behavior trends.
Qualifications
- Ability to develop and implement a safety and training department.
- Possess a valid California CDL B w/passenger endorsement.
- Knowledge of federal and state rules and regulations regarding safety and environmental issues
- Computer literate with working knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Ability to effectively prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
- Good verbal, written, and relational communication skills, with the ability to appropriately interact with employees of all levels, including drivers, customers, senior management, client representatives, union officials, and the general public.
- Subject to DOT drug testing. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.
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. Drug-free workplace If based in the United States, applicants must be eligible to work in U.S. without restrictions for any employer at any time; be able to pass a drug screen and background check. California applicants: Please review here: for CA Employee Privacy Policy. Job Category: Safety & Training Job Type: Full Time Req ID: 3626 Pay Group: UC6 Cost Center: 55457 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. Drug-free workplace If based in the United States, applicants must be eligible to work in U.S. without restrictions for any employer at any time; be able to pass a drug screen and background check. California applicants: Please Click Here for CA Employee Privacy Policy. About Transdev Cities, counties, airports, companies, and universities across the U.S. contract with Transdev to operate their transportation systems, maintain their vehicle and fleets, and deliver on mobility solutions. Transdev U.S. employs a team of 32,000 across 400 locations while maintaining more than 17,000 vehicles. Part of a global company, Transdev is a leader in mobility with operations in 19 countries, proudly operated by 110,000 team members from around the world. As an operator and global integrator of mobility, we are driven by our purpose. Transdev - the mobility company - empowers the freedom to move every day thank to safe, reliable, and innovative solutions that serve the common good. Find out more at or watch an overview video.