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Transportation Safety & Training Manager

$90k - $115k

Vivalon

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Transportation Safety & Training ManagerLead Safety. Develop People. Drive Community Impact.

Location: San Rafael, CA

Join an Award-Winning Organization Making a Difference Every Day

For more than 70 years, Vivalon has been helping older adults and people with disabilities maintain independence, connection, and quality of life. As a Marin-based nonprofit and a 10-time Best Places to Work in the North Bay , we're proud to foster a collaborative, mission-driven culture where employees are empowered to make a real impact.

We're seeking an experienced and passionate Transportation Safety & Training Manager to lead one of the most critical aspects of our organization: ensuring the safety, development, and success of our transportation workforce while advancing a culture of continuous improvement across Vivalon.

This is more than a compliance role. It's an opportunity to shape organizational safety strategy, mentor transportation professionals, elevate training programs, and influence the quality of services that thousands of community members rely on each year.

Why Join Vivalon?
  • Competitive salary: $90,000-$115,000 annually , depending on experience
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Mission-driven work that positively impacts lives every day
  • Opportunity to lead and shape organizational safety initiatives
  • Collaborative leadership team and supportive culture
  • Award-winning workplace recognized throughout the North Bay
  • Meaningful career growth and professional development opportunities

About the Role

As the Transportation Safety & Training Manager , you will serve as Vivalon's primary leader for safety, training, compliance, and quality assurance initiatives. You will oversee programs that ensure employees operate safely, professionally, and in compliance with all regulatory requirements while helping drive operational excellence throughout the organization.

This highly visible leadership position partners with Transportation Operations, Human Resources, and Executive Leadership to strengthen safety performance, employee development, risk management, and continuous improvement.

What You'll Do

Lead Safety, Training & Quality Excellence
  • Lead and develop Vivalon's safety, training, and quality assurance programs across transportation operations.
  • Supervise and support Road Supervisors and training staff while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Design and oversee new hire, compliance, and ongoing training programs to ensure employees have the skills and certifications needed for success.
  • Drive safety initiatives by leading accident investigations, conducting operational reviews, and implementing proactive risk-reduction strategies.
  • Ensure compliance with DOT, OSHA, contractual, and organizational requirements, maintaining audit-ready records and documentation.
  • Monitor performance metrics, identify trends, and implement data-driven improvements that enhance safety, service quality, and operational excellence.
  • Partner with department leaders and executive leadership to advance organization-wide safety goals and continuous improvement efforts.
Requirements:

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a collaborative leader who combines strong regulatory knowledge with a passion for developing people and building a culture of safety.

  • Minimum of 3-5 years of safety and training experience, preferably within transportation, transit, paratransit, or related industries
  • Strong knowledge of DOT, OSHA, and transportation safety regulations
  • Experience leading investigations, training programs, audits, and compliance initiatives
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills
  • Ability to influence and build partnerships across all levels of an organization
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
  • Familiarity with DOT drug and alcohol testing programs and Reasonable Suspicion training
  • Associate degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a California Commercial Driver License (Class B or higher) with Passenger Endorsement
  • Clean driving record and insurability
  • Experience in a nonprofit or mission-driven environment is a plus
Benefits & Perks

At Vivalon, we invest in the health, well-being, and success of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
  • Chiropractic Benefits
  • Life Insurance
  • Retirement Benefits
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Employee Wellness and Support Resources
  • Professional Development Opportunities

Make an Impact Beyond Transportation

At Vivalon, safety is more than compliance. It's about protecting employees, empowering teams, and ensuring people throughout our community can access the services and opportunities they need to thrive.

If you're a strategic leader who is passionate about safety, training, quality, and community impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Ready to Lead With Purpose?

Apply today and help shape the future of safety, training, and transportation excellence at Vivalon.

Vivalon is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a workplace where diversity, inclusion, and belonging are valued and celebrated.

Vacancy posted 14 days ago
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