Safety & Training Specialist

Public Transportation Training Coordinator

Under regular direction and in compliance with standard operating procedures and policies, plans and executes all training activities for employees of the Public Transportation department. Coordinates with other divisions to facilitate training activities for employees. Creates weekly work schedules for all employees in training and maintains accurate records of employee work hours. Develops presentations and conducts classroom, as well as behind-the-wheel training sessions.

Leads accident/incident investigations, processes all related paperwork, and ensures all information is sent to the appropriate authorities. Supervises employee performance for all Bus Operators in Training and delivers coaching or disciplinary actions as required. Assists the Onboarding & Risk Programs Coordinator and General Manager for Transit Operations with hiring by conducting skills evaluations for transit operator applicants. Participates in Greenlink's Accident Review Committee.

Coordinates accident/incident reviews, and documents Committee preventability recommendations. Participates in Greenlink's Safety Committee as a subject matter expert. Ensures compliance with safety policies and regulations by conducting inspections of vehicles and work sites and monitoring Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) housekeeping standards within the public transit maintenance facility and equipment storage sites.

Essential Functions

Supervise Operator Training:
Monitor training programs within the Greenlink organization and training progress for all new employees. Provide department orientation for new operators. Conduct classroom and behind-the-wheel training for operators and department personnel to ensure proficiency in and understanding of policies and regulations, service area and routes, vehicle and related systems operations, accident and emergency procedures, pre-/post-trip inspections, passenger and operator safety, conflict resolution and de-escalation, and safe driving techniques, as well as other topics and areas as assigned.

Design testing and evaluation processes for operators and ensure compliance. Perform initial and subsequent forklift training, blood-borne pathogens training, or other related OSHA compliance training. Coordinate with operation and maintenance managers on education and training relative to safety trends and indicators. Develop and implement trainings designed to decrease the probability of future safety-related occurrences using accident/incident data. Review all training and evaluation documentation for accuracy and completeness.

Maintain records of all training. Generate reports for training. Conduct ride-along evaluations for new Operators at regular intervals following the completion of training. Meet with operators to provide feedback and offer tips for improvement. Interact with and observe all employees in the performance of their duties to evaluate efficacy of safety program and training. Draft disciplinary documents and advise on disciplinary matters as it relates to safety and training when needed.

Monitor Operational Safety Compliance:
Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Safety Management System (SMS) processes and activities. Actively participate in the reporting and documentation of safety issues or concerns that are observed during essential job functions. Provide department safety orientation once a month for new operators. Assist the Transit Safety & Training Manager in the planning and execution of monthly safety meetings for all operations, maintenance, and administrative employees and staff.

Monitor environmental factors that may affect employee health and safety with a focus on current site hazards, exposures, and industrial hygiene in compliance with OSHA standards. Document identified safety hazards in accordance with Greenlink's Agency Safety Plan procedures. Monitor internal safety-related data collection systems for data accuracy and compliance with Greenlink's Agency Safety Plan policies and procedures. Consult with the Transit Safety & Training Manager, Health Clinic Administrator, and Risk Manager regarding any identified work site hazards and/or exposures, coordinate any required follow up action and conduct any required OSHA employee medical surveillance determined to be needed.

In compliance with Federal Transit Authority's (FTA) Safety Management System regulations, perpetuate a positive safety culture, analyze, and mitigate risk, and utilize critical safety practices available through SMS integration. Engage in continuous education to remain up to date on all FTA, South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT), and City requirements, laws, policies, and required training affecting the public transportation department.

Document safety violations and make recommendations to supervisors for corrective disciplinary actions as needed. Provide immediate coaching to employees observed…