Senior Safety Manager

Transdev Services, Inc. is seeking a Senior Safety Manager – Compliance for its Boston Public Schools (BPS) transportation contract. The Senior Safety Manager – Operations Compliance is responsible for providing operational oversight, safety, and service quality for the transportation services we provide to BPS, schools, students, and families.

Come join the largest private-sector operator of public transportation in North America, one that cares about its employees, passengers, and their communities.

Transdev is proud to offer:

• Compensation package of $92,000 - 112,000 per year (exempt).

Benefits include:

• Vacation: minimum of two (2) weeks

• Sick days: 5 days

• Holidays: 12 days; 9 standard and 3 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.

Responsibilities:

• Oversees all safety incidents and investigations, reports both incidents and accidents to senior leadership as needed and ensures open communications daily with BPS; supports daily operations; provides employees with coaching, counseling, tools and information; and ensures enforcement of workplace policies and procedures using progressive disciplinary steps, when needed.

• Manages the site Safety and Training Department including but not limited to: all aspects of site safety training; classroom and behind-the-wheel training schedules, logistics and documentation; and personnel and qualification files pertaining to training, safety and loss matters.

• Oversees the DriveCam program to increase safety awareness and decrease accidents, near misses, and risky behavior.

• Manages the Safety Desk and Road Safety Supervisors to ensure prompt deployments, responses, and reporting for all incidents and accidents.

• Ensures that all reporting and risk management tools, including WebRisk, are always up to date and correct.

• Conducts evaluations and inspections to mitigate risk and minimize risk of loss potential.

• Conducts evaluations and inspections to mitigate risk and minimize risk of loss potential; ensures that safety inspections are properly scheduled, carried out, monitored, acted upon, and documented.

• Reviews all accident-related information and coordinates hearings for the Accident Review Committee.

• Communicates company programs, rules, and tools related to safety.

• Ensures contract compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, and company/client regulations; ensures that related record keeping and reporting requirements are met and maintained; provides support in implementing the approved recommendations.

• Ensures that safety meetings are held on a regular basis and documentation of the meetings is properly maintained; oversees the system safety program to ensure compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration requirements.

• Sets the tone for the location as the expert in EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), CDL compliance and regulations.

• Oversees the successful completion of all safety related reviews/audits.

• Coaches and motivates staff; provides guidance and direction on problems and issues; delegates work assignments considering employee skills and development needs as required.

• Maintains confidentiality of all information.

• Performs other duties and projects as required.

Education, Licensing, and Certifications Required

• A high school diploma or G.E.D.

• A valid driver’s license.

• A satisfactory driving history.

Education, Licensing, and Certifications Preferred

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business, Public Administration, or related field preferred.

• A valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Passenger and School Bus endorsements preferred.

• A Massachusetts School Bus Trainer Certificate preferred.

• Applicable professional certifications preferred.

Experience Required

• Five (5) years of experience in passenger transit safety or training.

• Four (4) years of supervisory experience in passenger transit safety or training.

Experience Preferred

• Driver training experience preferred.

Skills and Knowledge Required

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) rules and regulations.

• Must have excellent computer skills and be functional with various types of software including Microsoft Office.

• Strong written and oral communication skills including the ability to explain and present regulations to others.

• Must be able to demonstrate poise, tact, diplomacy, and possess good judgement and discretion.

• Must be familiar with defensive driving programs.

• Must be able to create, retrieve and maintain information and reports.

• Must be detail oriented, well organized, and possess effective time management skills.

• Must have proven customer service and interpersonal skills, and the ability to interact professionally with internal and external customers on all levels.

• Ability to manage and work effectively with a diverse workforce.

• Ability to influence people at all levels of the organization.

Pre-employment Requirements

• Must pass a pre-employment drug test, background screenings including a criminal background check and fingerprinting, and driving record review.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to work shifts or flexible work schedules indoors in air conditioned or well-ventilated facilities and outdoors exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time which can be very hot in the summer months and cold during the winter months.

• Indoor work is accomplished in an office or in a cubicle space equipped with a telephone and computer.

• 60% of work is accomplished indoors and in air conditioned or well-ventilated facilities.

• 40% of work is accomplished outdoors in various weather conditions, near vehicles, on the lot, or in the maintenance facilities.

• Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time.

• The employee is generally subjected to long periods typing or looking at a computer screen.

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.

• Exposure to heavy traffic areas while performing the duties of the job.

• Exposure to considerable amounts of dust, vehicle fumes, and noise.

Travel requirement (as a percent): 50% travel between properties for meetings, outside training, and support missions.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the environment is moderate.

The job requirements and duties outlined in this document may be subject to change in order to meet the needs of each property location.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Transdev complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io

Drug-free workplace

Transdev maintains a drug-free workplace. Applicants must:

• Be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future (if based in the U.S.).
• Successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen.

About Transdev

Cities, counties, airports, companies, and universities across the U.S. contract with Transdev to operate their transportation systems, maintain their vehicle and fleets, and deliver on mobility solutions. Transdev U.S. employs a team of 32,000 across 400 locations while maintaining more than 17,000 vehicles.

Part of a global company, Transdev is a leader in mobility with operations in 19 countries, proudly operated by 110,000 team members from around the world. As an operator and global integrator of mobility, we are driven by our purpose. Transdev – the mobility company – empowers the freedom to move everyday thanks to safe, reliable, and innovative solutions that serve the common good. Find out more at or watch an overview video at

Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status.

The physical demands described here are representative of those must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions.

Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.

Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

Drug-free workplace

If based in the United States, applicants must be eligible to work in U.S. without restrictions for any employer at any time; be able to pass a drug screen and background check.

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About Transdev

Cities, counties, airports, companies, and universities across the U.S. contract with Transdev to operate their transportation systems, maintain their vehicle and fleets, and deliver on mobility solutions. Transdev U.S. employs a team of 32,000 across 400 locations while maintaining more than 17,000 vehicles.

Part of a global company, Transdev is a leader in mobility with operations in 19 countries, proudly operated by 110,000 team members from around the world. As an operator and global integrator of mobility, we are driven by our purpose. Transdev – the mobility company – empowers the freedom to move everyday thank to safe, reliable, and innovative solutions that serve the common good. Find out more at or watch an overview video at or watch an overview video.