Safety Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Safety Supervisor

Reports To: General Manager

Location: 1142 Peavy Road, Jacksonville, FL 32254 (GSA5)

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Schedule: Monday-Friday

Salary Range - $60K-$65K, based on experience

Job Summary:

The Safety Supervisor will be responsible for training, job observations, accident prevention, loss control, audits, and regulatory compliance. The Supervisor must be able to produce results through effective process development and safety programs. The Safety Supervisor will be a hands-on Supervisor helping implement programs and procedures in compliance with State and Federal regulations as well as corporate and client policies.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Maintains oversight of classroom instruction, behind the wheel training and all other required training programs for all applicable employees
• Maintains oversight and compliance of Location safety staff and trainers
• Ensures compliance with all corporate, client, Federal, state, and local policies and procedures
• Facilitates and manages all driver and monitor monthly, quarterly, and annual retraining’s as required
• Schedules and supervises annual bus evacuation instruction and drills as required
• Schedules and coordinates all in-service safety meetings and safety committee meetings
• Ensures the completion of all safety inspections, including but not limited to, maintenance facilities, offices, off site facilities and company vehicles.
• Provides guidance and direction to training staff to ensure all employees are properly trained in compliance with all company specific requirements as well as all safety-related regulatory requirements, including state school bus standards, OSHA standards, Department of Transportation regulations and Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration regulations
• Maintains and communicates safety-related policies and procedures to applicable employees, as well as ensures that proper training is conducted and communicated accordingly and ethically
• Maintains all driver qualification files, training files, personnel files and all other database systems as required by state law and company policy
• Observes, evaluates and documents driving behavior both internally and externally, performs safety spot checks at school loading zones, and reviews random vehicular footage and GPS reports for safety violations
• Responds to vehicular collisions and occupational injuries, conducts comprehensive investigations, photographs events, and completes accident and injury report(s) as required
• Makes determinations regarding cause, fault and retraining as well as makes recommendations to the management team to mitigate future losses
• Researches and develops alternative routes for emergencies, road closures, adverse weather conditions and all other special service situations
• Performs safety orientations for all new employees and conducts accident investigation training as required
• Assists in establishing a community outreach safety program for kindergarten and first graders regarding safety procedures and rules when riding a school bus
• Provides safety performance reports to the Director of Safety, Area Safety Manager and Terminal Manager as required
• Participates in the recruitment and staffing process by crafting viable recruiting plans, and maintaining the required compliment of drivers to run all routes for the terminals that are contracted by the school districts. This will need to be accomplished updated throughout the year and implemented after September 1 of each school year.
• Must assess, train, and audit the Train the Trainer system.
• File workers compensation claims with internal and external organizations. Follow up with doctors, clinics, employees and insurance company to track claims for assigned locations.
• Enforce OSHA and Company Policies related to safety, conduct safety inspections, and make recommendations for ongoing safety efforts.
• Ability to respond to after-hours and emergency situations when required.
• May, on occasion, be required to drive as a substitute driver for any route or activity.
• Performs other duties as required.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Transportation safety related experience desired
• Willingness to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License
• Willingness to obtain a Third-Party Skills Tester certification
• Familiar with Avatar Driverhub is a plus or related safety software programs
• Must have knowledge of Federal and State regulations including EPA and OSHA
• State and federal background checks and DOT application apply

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

STA is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants; Returning military are strongly encouraged to apply. 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. Must be eligible to work in the US without restrictions.