H7035 - Safety Instructor Wage

Overview

The Safety Officer is responsible for supporting the District's safety training needs, providing instruction to all employees, especially those in safety-sensitive positions. The role coordinates, schedules, and delivers safety-related training for all employees and specific technical training for maintenance operators, ensuring compliance with OSHA and agency requirements.

• Deliver safety training, including First Aid, CPR, and Bloodborne Pathogen training.
• Provide and monitor safety and technical training for new maintenance employees before they are assigned to crews, and conduct remediation training for recurring areas of concern. Assist new employees in obtaining the training and skills necessary to obtain their CDL and may deliver Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) and Basic Equipment Operations Class (BEOC).
• Assist the District Safety Manager in delivering training and new safety learning initiatives driven by District needs.
• Maintain safety training schedules, records for all employees, and agency credential records, and conduct periodic compliance audits to identify training gaps.

• Collect and analyze data and maintain records.
• Communicate effectively with diverse audiences and deliver presentations.
• Implement a needs-based technical training program.
• Interpret and apply regulations, guidelines, and policies.
• Use computers and software applications.
• Knowledge and skill in CDL equipment and operations.
• Knowledge and skill in operating safety equipment.
• Understand applicable federal, state, and local security regulations regarding workplace safety.

• Ability to travel to conduct training events and attend meetings.
• Knowledge and skill in CDL equipment operating and requirements.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulations regarding workplace safety.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain First Aid and CPR instructor certification within 6 months of hire.
• Must obtain and maintain certifications in VDOT Safety, Safety for Managers, OSHA 10, OSHA 30, Fall Protection, and Excavation.
• Possession of and ability to maintain a CDL and DOT medical card, complying with DOT and VDOT policies and standards when operating CDL equipment.
• Valid driver's license.

• A combination of training, experience, or education in education, training, employee safety, equipment operations or related area is desired.
• Experience maintaining records within automated systems.
• Familiarity with state and VDOT training-related guidelines.
• Prior experience conducting safety and equipment related training.
• Progressively responsible experience in training within a transportation related organization.

None specified.