DriveCam Supervisor

Overview

Transdev in Boston, MA is seeking a Vehicle Safety Systems Supervisor (Drive Cam Supervisor) for its Boston Public Schools transportation contract. The Drive Cam Supervisor assists with managing the overall Drive Cam program to increase safety awareness and decrease accidents, near misses, and risky behavior.

• Compensation package of $47,000.00 (minimum) - $58,234.38 per year (exempt).
• Vacation: minimum of 2 weeks
• Sick days: 5 days
• Holidays: 12 days; 9 standard and 3 floating
• Other standard benefits: 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental and vision, life insurance, short-term disability, voluntary long-term disability
• Benefits may vary depending on location policy.

• Assist the Senior Safety Manager in managing the Drive Cam program and oversee all parties who are involved in the day-to-day Drive Cam program.
• Ensure that designated staff are adequately trained in the viewing, coaching counselling, and where applicable, the training of Drivers with risky behaviors.
• Issue coaching and counseling to employees and recommend discipline pursuant to established Company policies to contribute to a culture of safety.
• Establish an interactive relationship with yard Managers/Assistant Managers and others in Operations regarding the removal of a Driver from service for purposes of retraining, event review, and/or discipline.
• Assign events/Drivers to specific Trainers, Managers and others for coaching/counselling and retraining.
• Ensure all coaching, counselling, training, and discipline are performed in a timely manner.
• Assist in the investigation of accidents, injuries, incidents, and inquiries.
• Report concerns and recommendations to the local senior management team in a timely manner.
• Report weekly or as directed on the status of Drivers, events, event categories, trending issues and other topics.
• Communicate with Drive Cam team and Safety and Training team, and others involved in program activities.
• Ensure the timely transmission of information regarding serious safety issues, personal injury, potential liability, and other issues to appropriate persons.
• Issue communication through message boards, posters, handouts, promotions, and other media to emphasize the goals of the Drive Cam program to Drivers.
• Participate in meetings with local upper management and the client as necessary to loop them into the significance and impact of the Drive Cam program, providing input on how best to use the Drive Cam program.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

• A high school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.).
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Transportation, or a related field preferred.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and maintain a satisfactory driving history.
• Three (3) years of experience in the transportation field, specifically in a passenger commercial driving environment.
• Supervisory or management experience preferred.
• Safety training/teaching experience preferred.
• Experience investigating accidents and incidents preferred.
• Experience as a bus driver preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of laws, ordinances and regulations underlying the transit operation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; excellent presentation skills.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to demonstrate poise, tact, diplomacy, and possess good judgment and discretion.
• Ability to effectively interact with and influence employees at all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint programs. Ability to achieve competency in Drive Cam use and review, and competency in using and presenting data in the form of graphs, charts, etc.
• Highly organized with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while exceeding established goals and objectives.
• Must be detail oriented and possess effective time management skills.
• Ability to work with employees to resolve issues, to enhance their professional growth, and to ensure safety compliance.

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