Safety and Training Manager - MWRTA

Knowledge and Experience

• High school diploma required; college degree preferred
• Must be a certified Transportation Safety Institute (TSI) bus operator trainer
• Must Have with Class “B” CDL with Airbrakes, and Passenger endorsements
• Valid active medical examiners certificate
• Must have at least 3 years’ progressive transit experience with commercial class “B” vehicles in a transit system
• Knowledgeable with DOT policies, FTA, OSHA, NIMS, EPA standards and ADA requirements
• Experience developing and implementing safety program plans and procedures; conducting investigations, analyzing data, and identifying and recommending corrective action
• Must maintain confidentiality 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
• CPR, AED and First Aid Certification (Provided by the Company)

• 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 for maintaining amiable 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 with ability to prioritize
• Strong analytical and reporting skills
• Transportation Dispatching Software knowledge desired
• Previous experience with Onboard Technology for Transit Systems

• Responsible for selecting, hiring and training qualified candidates for employment
• Able to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the business
• Must maintain confidentiality 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 checks and additional certifications as required
• Provides direction and guidance to location trainers
• Develops, teaches and monitors contents (i.e. TAPTCO) of classroom training to ensure compliance
• Oversees and schedules re-certifications and re-training to include but not limited to onboard evaluations and trail checks
• Designs and delivers driver training and safety courses; trains new drivers and retrains those involved in accidents
• Creates and maintains all department-related files as required

• 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 team and the client is informed of safety performance, with timely alerts provided per the contract
• 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
• 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 claim's office and adjusters as necessary
• Effectively direct Drug and Alcohol Program as the responsible DER for FTA/DOT testing for location to ensure complete federal and corporate compliance. Manage Third Party Administrators and Vendors

• 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 KTA’s SMS policies and procedures, conducting an annual safety audit
• Ensu…