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ResponsibilitiesMV Transportation is seeking an experienced Safety and Training Manager for proposed business that will be a hands-on manager helping implement programs and procedures in compliance with State and Federal regulations and corporate and client policies and be accountable for the leadership of OSHA/CDL at the division level.
Job Responsibilities:
- Sets the tone for ensuring all operators are current with training requirements of the company and contract.
- Ensures all safety manuals, programs, policies, and practices are current and meet the needs of the operating divisions.
- Resides as the expert in EPA and OSHA, CDL compliance, and regulations.
- Ensures all new hires meet minimum general qualifications for each division, including background and DMV checks.
- Ensures that safety technology tools are used and those results are examined, trend data is analyzed and plans are developed to reduce and then prevent future safety incidents.
- Oversees corporate safety Incentives and programs managed effectively and consistently, including assignment of Safety Points.
- Ensures a consistent safety culture throughout the locations that incorporates operations, safety, and maintenance departments and emphasizes the team approach and individual responsibility of all employees to achieve common goals.
- Work with corporate claims staff to ensure that all liability and workers’ compensation claims are handled promptly and effectively and, in an effort, to reduce financial liability as well as recoup on all subrogatable claims.
- Proactively manage all employee injury claims to minimize lost time and light duty claims. Work with local medical facilities to ensure that injured employees are placed on light duty as quickly as possible and are returned to full-duty status promptly.
- Oversee successful completion of all related audits, including those conducted by corporate and client staff and by state and federal regulatory agencies.
- Leads the division in the area of safety organization regarding classroom and behind the wheel instruction according to corporate and client specifications in all aspects.
Talent Requirements:
- Transit safety experience.
- Experience working in transit, preferably urban public.
- Previous passenger transportation in current project or similar environment preferred.
- College Degree or five (5) + years of safety management experience.
- Prefer CDS (Certified Director of Safety) and/or CSP (Certified Safety Professional) Designation. Certifications according to local contract requirements.
- Knowledge of all applicable safety rules, regulations - FTA, FMCSA, and DOT.
- Knowledge of regulations and corporate safety programs and policies.
- Ability to read, write and speak English.
- Ability to communicate effectively and work with all departments.
- Ability to work independently and objectively.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to effectively delegate tasks and provide appropriate supervision and follow up to department staff.
- Familiar with windows-based computer operating systems and Microsoft Office packages.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Strong Microsoft applications experience.
Starting salary range: $89,000 - $105,000
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Skills Required
- Transit safety experience
- Experience working in transit, preferably urban public transit
- Previous passenger transportation experience in the current project or a similar environment
- College degree or five or more years of safety management experience
- Knowledge of applicable FTA, FMCSA, and DOT safety rules and regulations
- Knowledge of corporate safety programs and policies
- Ability to read, write, and speak English
- Ability to communicate effectively and work with all departments
- Ability to work independently and objectively
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to delegate tasks and provide supervision and follow-up to department staff
- Familiarity with Windows-based computer operating systems and Microsoft Office packages
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong Microsoft applications experience
- Certified Director of Safety designation
- Certified Safety Professional designation
- Certifications required by applicable local contract requirements
What We Do
MV Transportation is a privately owned passenger transportation company that provides public transit services across North America. Its offerings include paratransit, fixed-route, shuttle, and school bus transportation, with operations for more than 100 public transit agencies and private companies in the United States and Canada. For the Mid Mon Valley Transit Authority, MV operates fixed-route and commuter bus service connecting residents to work, school, healthcare, and Pittsburgh.
