At MTM Transit, it is never just a ride, it's personal. We understand that our passengers deserve personalized attention and exceptional care and to us, every trip is important. We have exciting opportunities to join our growing team where your work has a direct impact on the communities we serve. Our company culture is one of innovation, collaboration, and growth. If you are passionate, driven, and ready to join a team where your work will directly transform and shape our industry, then we want to talk to you!
What will your job look like?
The Manager, Safety and Training is responsible for implementing safety and training programs as defined by the Leadership of Safety Administration and will ensure compliance with State and Federal regulations, as well as corporate, client guidelines and policies.
This position is dependent on the award of contract.
Location: Port St. Lucie, FL
What you’ll do:
- Manage a consistent safety culture that incorporates various departments, such as operations, safety and maintenance
- Oversee Corporate Safety Incentives and programs effectively and consistently, including assignment of Safety Points
- Implement and support the company and client’s safety management system (SMS) safety plan and initiatives Manage and monitor the FTA’s drug and alcohol DAMIS reporting requirements
- Monitor and support all location insurance claims activities to ensure effective communication with claimants, to help control claims costs and support claims closure
- Lead and support the local safety committee and SMS Ambassador group
- Oversees the locations worker compensation program to ensure compliance and effectively reduce/eliminate claims
- Deliver proper classroom, behind the wheel and mobility management training in accordance with contractual and company requirements
- Promote employee self-responsibility to achieve all safety goals and training requirements
- Ensures all new hires meet minimum qualifications for each division including, background and DMV checks
- Ensure all safety manuals, programs and policies and practices are current and meet the needs of the operating divisions; updating as appropriate
- Successfully complete all related audits including those conducted by the Company, the Client, internal staff members, and state and federal regulatory agencies
- Review, determine and respond to all vehicular, passenger and employee accidents/incidents, indicating the cause and preventability, identifying potential trends to be addressed in future training efforts
- Provide functional expertise in safety regarding hiring of safety department employees
- Collaborate with local Leadership to deliver comprehensive safety meetings and plans
- Act as the location drug program manager, ensuring compliance of FTA/DOT regulations
What you’ll need:
Experience, Education & Certifications:
- High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent combination of education and experience) in a related field
- Minimum 5 years of transit/paratransit safety management experience
- Previous management experience in a union environment
- Thorough knowledge of all applicable safety rules, regulations – ADA, FTA and DOT to include all corporate programs
- Must possess a valid driver’s license
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and DOT physical and maintain physical throughout employment
Skills:
- Ability to read, write and speak English
- Ability to obtain future certifications as defined within the location contract
- Ability to communicate effectively and work with all departments
- Ability to work independently and objectively
- Strong organizational and analytical 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
- Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality
- Regular attendance is required
Even better if you have...
- Bachelors preferred
What’s in it for you:
- Health and Life Insurance Plans
- Dental and Vision Plans
- 401(k) with a company match
- Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
- Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Casual Dress Environment
- Tuition Reimbursement
- MTM Perks Discount Program
- Leadership Mentoring Opportunities
Salary Min: $55,920/ annually
Salary Max: $83,880 annually
This information reflects the base salary pay range for this job based on current national market data. Ranges may vary based on the job's location. We offer competitive pay that varies based on individual skills, experience, and other relevant factors. We encourage you to apply to positions that you are interested in and for which you believe you are qualified. To learn more, you are welcome to discuss this with us as you move through the selection process.
Equal Opportunity Employer: MTM is an equal opportunity employer. MTM considers qualified candidates with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, State, and Federal law. If you are in need of accommodations, please contact MTM’s People & Culture.
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What We Do
MTM is a medical and transportation management company whose mission is to partner with our clients in developing innovative solutions for accessing healthcare, increasing independence, and connecting community resources in the most cost-effective manner. To achieve our mission and overarching mission of communities without barriers, we leverage our core competencies in managing customer service operations and building provider networks. MTM provides management of transportation, care coordination through home and community based services, call center operations, ambulance claims, and functional assessments and travel training to state and county governments, Medicaid and Medicare managed care organizations (MCOs), third-party administrators, and healthcare providers
