Safety and Training Manager - MWRTA

Safety and Training Manager - MWRTA

The Safety and Training Manager provides 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 training program consistent with contract, corporate, federal, and state requirements. Provides general supervision and guidance to safety and training personnel. Responsible for oversight of special projects.

Knowledge and Experience:

• High school diploma required; college degree preferred
• Must be a certified Transportation Safety Institute (TSI) bus operator trainer
• Must Have with Class “B” CDL with Airbrakes, and Passenger endorsements
• Valid active medical examiners certificate
• Must have at least 3 years’ progressive transit experience with commercial class “B” vehicles in a transit system
• Knowledgeable with DOT policies, FTA, 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
• Provides direction and guidance to location trainers
• Develops, teaches and monitors contents (i.e. TAPTCO) of classroom training to ensure compliance
• 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
• Oversees 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

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

All roles may entail, to varying extents, the following physical demands:

• Long periods (potentially exceeding 8 hours per day) of walking, standing, sitting, bending, pushing, pulling, climbing, lifting, balancing, stooping, twisting, squatting, handling materials, repetitive hand-wrist motions, and traversing uneven surfaces;
• Exposure to both extreme heat and cold;
• Exposure to loud noises, fumes, and airborne particles;

In addition to the above demands inherent in every role, the following roles may entail unique physical demands, including:

• Operators/Drivers may work inside or outside vehicles and may operate vehicles for over 8 hours per day.
• Operations Supervisors and Managers may split their work between an office setting looking at a computer screen/electronic device and active transit field locations driving in a vehicle.
• Maintenance Employees may be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals in a ventilated maintenance shop and may work with personal computers, laptops, electronic hand-held devices, complex electrical schematics, diagnostic software and testing devices, and other heavy machinery.
• Office Staff may work indoors in air-conditioned or well-ventilated facilities, including offices and cubicle spaces equipped with a telephone and computer and may entail typing or looking at a computer screen.

Additional Statements:

• Drug screening: Pursuant to Department of Transportation regulations, employment for safety-sensitive positions will be contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug screen and a physical examination. Keolis maintains a drug-free workplace. Employment will also be contingent upon completion of a background check consistent with applicable federal, state, and/or local laws.
• 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 safest transportation company in the world.
• Environmental commitment: Keolis is committed to protecting the environment by minimizing the impact of our operations on the communities where 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, pregnancy status, genetic information, veteran status, gender identification, or any other status protected by applicable law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Keolis complies with federal and state disability laws and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants.
• Work authorization: “Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Keolis does not sponsor visas for this position”
• 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.

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