Safety Manager - Tri Delta Transit

Safety Manager - Tri Delta Transit Salary Range: $80,000 – $96,000 (commensurate with experience)   Role purpose: Provide overall leadership and direction on safety, while ensuring an exceptional safety culture with KTA location(s).  Lead and direct the safety and training program for fixed-route, commuter and/or paratransit services.  Responsible for implementation of a safety program consistent with contract, corporate, federal, and state requirements. Provides general supervision and guidance to safety personnel.  Responsible for oversight of special projects.   Knowledge and Experience:   High school diploma required; college degree preferred  Must have a current CA Class “B” Commercial Driver License with airbrakes and passenger endorsement   Must have a valid medical examiners certificate  Must have a valid VTT certification   Must have had CA Class B with passenger endorsement for a minimum of 2 full years   Must have at least 3 years’ progressive transit experience with commercial class “B” vehicles in a fixed route transit system  Knowledgeable with DOT policies, FTA, CalOSHA, federal 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)  Skills:   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  Key Accountabilities:   Training  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  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  Strategic Planning and Reporting  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  Safety Management System  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  Ensure all relevant statutory and regulatory safety polices are applied and adhered to  Assists client’s maintenance personnel in ensuring compliance with environmental policies and regulations as needed    Management of Onboard Surveillance Systems  Safety Assurance  Monitor and evaluate the continued effectiveness of risk control strategies  Identify and assess new hazards introduced in the workplace   Oversee ongoing monitoring and recording of safety performance  Safety Promotion  Establish and maintain a culture of safety so that safety is the front of mind consideration for all employees and a way of life within the organization  Contribute to the safety culture through displaying exemplary safety-oriented behaviors  Ensure a just culture within the organization where all employees are treated fairly and justly and understand their contribution to the organization’s safety philosophy  Oversees classroom and designated instructors to ensure quality, consistency, and efficiency in training methods  May assist with design and delivery of driver training and safety courses including new hire and accident retraining and may serve as back-up safety trainer  Plan, schedule and deliver monthly safety meetings  Work Environment:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Frequently works inside and outside vehicle and might get exposed to extreme, hot and/or cold, weather  May sit for over 8 hours per day with frequent use of keyboard, computer monitor, and telephone  May walk, stand, twist, squat, bend, push, lift, pull, reach and climb stairs while performing duties  May be exposed to fumes and noise associated with transit vehicles and terminals  May walk on uneven surfaces, while assisting passengers  Additional Statements:  Drug and alcohol screening: Employment contingent upon passing pre-employment drug and alcohol screen. Also, contingent upon receiving a favorable background check. Must pass a physical examination.  Safety commitment: Safety is a way of life at Keolis. By placing safety first, we ensure the wellbeing of our employees, customers, and communities. Together we can become the most successful transportation company in the world.   Environmental commitment: Keolis is committed to protecting the environment by minimizing the impact of operations to our people and the communities in which we operate.  EEO statement: Our policy is to afford Equal Employment Opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, sex, religion, age, creed, marital status, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, or gender identification. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.  Disclaimer and closing statement: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job. Keolis is committed to offering our employees competitive compensation and benefits, opportunities for development and growth throughout an exciting and rewarding career, and the safest work environment possible.