Operations & Safety Manager

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** Make a Difference
** At MTM Transit, you’re not just part of a team—you’re at the heart of a movement to remove community barriers nationwide. We’re all about breaking the mold with bold ideas, open conversations, and a relentless focus on what matters most: you. Here, collaboration sparks breakthroughs, learning fuels growth, and every voice shapes our future. Together, we thrive, push our limits, and work as team to help you reach your full potential.
** This position is dependent on the award of contract.
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* Location:

Houston, TX
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* What you’ll do:

*** Oversight of Drivers, Dispatchers, and operations employees and their daily performance, to ensure safe, efficient, effective operation, including scheduling, expenditures, attendance, and discipline
* Perform monthly Safety meetings
* Training, retraining and updates to policies, procedures and safety guidelines
* Perform Driver evaluations as required by contract, as well as ADA, DOT, and FTA requirements
* Monitor performance of direct reports and provide coaching and guidance
* Manage the onboard camera systems where equipped and review footage when required. (i.e., iDrive, etc.)
* Manage a consistent safety culture that incorporates various departments, such as operations, safety and maintenance
* Oversee Corporate Safety Incentives and programs effectively and consistently, including assignment of Safety Points
* Implement and support the company and client’s safety management system (SMS) safety plan and initiatives
* Manage and monitor the FTA’s drug and alcohol DAMIS reporting requirements
* Lead and support the local safety committee and SMS Ambassador group
* Deliver proper classroom, behind the wheel and mobility management training in accordance with contractual and company requirements
* Ensures all new hires meet minimum qualifications for each division including, background and DMV checks
* Ensure all safety manuals, programs and policies and practices are current and meet the needs of the operating divisions; updating as appropriate
* Successfully complete all related audits including those conducted by the Company, the Client, internal staff members, and state and federal regulatory agencies
* Review, determine and respond to all vehicular, passenger and employee accidents/incidents, indicating the cause and preventability, identifying potential trends to be addressed in future training efforts
* Provide functional expertise in safety regarding hiring of safety department employees
* Collaborate with local Leadership to deliver comprehensive safety meetings and plans
* Act as the location drug program manager and serve as the designated employer representative (DER), ensuring compliance of FTA/DOT regulations
* Perform additional duties as assigned or required
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* What you’ll need:

***** Experience, Education &

Certifications:

**** High School Diploma or G.E.D.
* Must possess a valid driver’s license
* 2+ years of experience in transit management
* Previous management experience in the Para-Transit or Fixed-Route industries
* Experience supervising hourly personnel in a passenger transportation environment
* Experience training in a classroom and behind the wheel setting
* Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and DOT physical and maintain physical throughout employment
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* Skills:

**** Strong problem-solving skills
* Ability to understand and administer discipline
* Knowledge of basic safety and training procedures
* Map reading, two-way radio communication and driving experience preferably in a demand responsive service environment
* Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality
* Regular attendance is required
* Ability to read, write and speak English
* Thorough knowledge of all applicable safety rules, regulations – ADA, FTA and DOT to include all corporate   programs
* Ability to obtain future certifications as defined within the location contract
** Even better if you have...
*** Previous management experience in a union environment is preferred
* Data analytic skills preferred
* Dispatch experience in a transit environment, preferred
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* What’s in it for you:

*** Health and Life Insurance Plans
* Dental and Vision Plans
* 401(k) with a company…