Assistant Safety Manager

Transdev is seeking an experienced Assistant Safety Manager for our Baltimore location. The Assistant Safety Manager ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and with company safety requirements. Responsible for continuous leadership, recruitment and training of operator candidates. Promotes strong leadership and influences positive employee morale throughout the location. Supervises the safety program for one or more small to midsize locations.

Competitive compensation package of minimum $58,000 – maximum $70,000.

• Vacation: minimum of two (2) weeks
• Sick days: 5 days
• Holidays: 12 days; 8 standard and 4 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.

• Investigates incidents, accidents, and work-related injuries including accident investigation, reporting, and filing, and follows up with the claims office and adjusters as necessary. Determines fault or preventability based on facts identified at the scene.
• Provides post-accident counseling with drivers.
• Retrains drivers as necessary.
• Ensures that all submittals are accurate and submitted on time in accordance with the contract.
• Updates and reports activity to the management staff consistently and timely.
• Performs random audits of maintenance DVIR and quality checks of all records within the department along with contractor performance, including wash logs, fuel logs, etc.
• Performs random audits with Safety Manager regarding department requirements, including D&A Compliance, BOCT Logs and timely updates.
• Prepares and submits accident-related compliance forms, maintains files, and enters DMO or otherwise submits data to the appropriate person or organization.
• Plans, schedules, and conducts monthly safety meetings based on region and company safety and training goals and objectives.
• Assists and participates in Safety Action Team meetings. Sets up regular accident review committees to determine preventability of accidents. Responds to appeals from drivers.
• Provides necessary data and information to assist with monitoring and coordination of quality improvement, credentialing, and service outcomes.
• Performs driver road checks of driver performance (e.g., pre-trip checks—lot-to-school and back; post-trip checks).
• Provides various reports and analyzes, including safety trends. Develops cost saving recommendations. Performs other duties and projects as assigned.
• Understands and monitors compliance with operations contracts.
• Completes reports and other required paperwork accurately and in a timely manner.
• Other responsibilities as required or requested.

• Experience in a Safety role preferred; 5 years of Operations experience (includes all roles within operations starting with the driver role).
• Valid DOT card.
• Committed to Safety Lifestyle.
• Knowledge of federal and state rules and regulations regarding safety and environmental issues.
• Proficient computer literacy essential with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Experience with other software such as timekeeping and payroll systems is preferred.
• Literacy in technology used to manage the operation, including but not limited to FGA approved smart technology, apps, encrypted drives, shared drives and other smart technology.
• Ability to effectively prioritize tasks and manage time.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills in dealing with employees of all levels, including drivers, customers, senior management, client representatives, union officials, and the general public.
• Fluent in English.

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