Operations and Safety Manager

MV Transportation is seeking an Operations Safety Manager. The Operations Safety Manager reports directly to the General Manager in managing daily operations. He/she will control the daily operation of our transportation contract, in compliance with the policies of the contracting agency and in conformance with company procedures. Is also responsible for the Safety & Training Department and Programs at the location, in addition to compliance of Local, State, Federal and Client requirements or regulation. He/she is primarily responsible for but not limited to: Responsibilities Recruit and screen potential new hire operator candidates to be placed into training ensuring that efforts meet the staffing needs of the project. Promote and maitain a positive and effective safety culture. Manage new hire and veteran operator training programs to ensure that all operators receive the minimum initial training and that all employees receive required annual and on-going training. Community outreach to identify potential new hire candidates as well as the most appropriate recruiting sources. Provide and/or manage classroom and behind the wheel instruction according to corporate and client specifications in all aspects of vehicle operation in the course of passenger transportation, including defensive driving, service area familiarization, passenger loading, unloading and securement, proper manifest documentation, use of on-board equipment, accident and emergency procedures, dispatch and radio communications, and passenger sensitivity. Provide and/or manage monthly or annual ongoing/refresher training in topics relevant to the service and service area and in a timely manner. Respond to and/or provide for trained staff response to operator accidents and incidents, ensuring appropriate collection of information, documentation of events, and reporting per company and client policy. Review all vehicular, passenger and employee accidents/incidents for determination of cause and preventability, identifying potential trends to be addressed in future training efforts as well as ensuring that retraining and safety points are assessed according to company policy. In conjunction with corporate staff, manage all aspects of the Drug and Alcohol Testing program including pre-employment, random and post-accident testing requirements. Conduct regular reviews of local testing facilities ensuring compliance with corporate and federal policy. Establish functional Safety Committee of operators and staff to review safety concerns and make recommendations to management for potential additional safety efforts. Assist operations and maintenance departments in identifying additional or refresher training needs based on current trends within the employee base. Ensure complete and accurate documentation of all training activities and accurate completion of all training related employee records. Establish relationships with key client agency personnel to identify additional training needs, resources, and opportunities. Work with corporate claims staff to ensure that all liability and worker’s 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. Conduct regular audits of employee training files and vehicle maintenance files and conduct regular facility safety audits ensuring compliance with OSHA and EPA regulations and related corporate policies. Ensure that operator performance reviews, ride along, road checks and evaluations are conducted according to local and corporate policy and requirements. Provide feedback and follow up for operator performance reviews and identify individual training needs where necessary. Hire and manage all safety department employees including classroom and behind the wheel instructors, ensuring that all safety staff have all appropriate qualifications, certifications and training and that staff assignments are made in consideration of applicable budget line items. Ensure that all project training materials are up to date, that necessary supplies are available and that inventories are secured and kept up to date. Provide regular reports to local and corporate management staff of safety department efforts, claims status, training efforts, accident history, worker’s compensation claims status, and other required information. Ensures service delivery at standards set in client’s contract. Coordinates and oversees all dispatcher activities, tasks and assignments. Maintains a positive work environment by providing all employees with fair and equitable supervision and encouraging professional growth. Monitor performance of dispatchers, road supervisors , and vehicles. Enter all payroll information daily in appropriate software, verify entries are true and correct. Investigate descripancies in timely manner. Address employee concerns and handle benefit enrollment. Ensures that all fares are accurate collected by dispatch staff. Research and analyze trips requests using the Trapeze Scheduling software. Evaluate and manage staff performance. Monitor daily progress on productivity, on time performance and other essential key operational performance metrics. Develops drivers schedule bids and oversees time off queue. Develops, creates and implements policy, procedure and best practrices. Troubleshoot tablet issues. Analysis daily trapeze performance and make proper adjustment for next day schedule. Qualifications College Degree or equivalent business management experience. Must have one (1) to three (3) years of management experience in a fixed route and/or paratransit enviorment. Certifications according to local contract requirements such as Commerical Drivers License Class C with Passenger Endorsement or higher including valid DOT Medical Ceritfication. This job requires regular and predictable attendance. Required to have flexible schedule to be availble to all staff at all hours the business is open (i.e. working early mornings, and late evenings) Engage with all employees frequently to maintain positive relationship with subordinates. Previous passenger transportation in current project or similar environment required. Previous training and supervisory experience preferred but not required. Excellent safety and service record. Knowledge of local training program and local operations. Familiarization with service area. Knowledge of project specific vehicles, components , and data/communications systems. Knowledge of State and Federal 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. Ability to work in fast-paced enviroments and multitask. Strong organizational skills. Experience teaching, instructing, mentoring and public speaking experience. 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. MV Transportation is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants. Where permissible under applicable state and local law, applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test and background check after receiving a conditional offer of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr