Springfield - Assistant Safety Manager

Address 6851 Industrial Rd, Springfield, VA 22151, USA

Compensation $68,000.00/year

Job Description

We Drive Uis  the leader in shared mobility solutions that connect communities, campuses, and workplaces. WeDrive

U operates private shuttle and public transit systems across the U.S serving millions of passenger journeys a year. The company's5,500+ team members operate 4,000 vehicles across 55U.S. locations, providing safe, reliable and sustainable options as part of a global family of brands serving more than 1 billion bus and rail passengers on four  to learn more about our company, clients and career opportunities.

Job Description:

The Assistant Safety Manager will  be responsible for developing, overseeing, and enforcingsafetycompliance for our transit transportation program. They will strategically oversee all areas ofsafetyand compliance with respect to DOT/OSHA/State-OSHA regulations and prepare our workforce for our client’s needs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide a safe and secure public transportation system for all customers utilizing the service
• Supervise and direct the daily operational activities of Drivers, Window Dispatchers andSafety
  
  Driver Support; make spontaneous decisions; communicate via two-way radio, telephone, fax and writing
• Ensuresafetyperformance metric and goals are met
• Ensuresafety/road supervision provides adequate support to the operators and files all paperwork in a timely manner
• Support the locationsafetyinitiatives and help foster the building of our safetyculture
• Determine driver fit-for-duty and uniform compliance
• Review monthly KPI results (vehicle accident and work-related injury performance) determining why variances occur and identify preventative measures in response to each variance
• Develop and implementsafetycommunication and training programs
• Attend and present at monthlysafetymeetings, start-up meetings and monthlysafetycommittee meetings
• Finalize investigations of Injuries and Accidents and report in a timely manner
• Administer Safety programs including coaching, counseling and disciplining of drivers as required
• Review road inspections to ensure drivers are performing assigned duties correctly and safely and that all job specifications are met
• Assist in Operations to ensure driver pull-out on time
• Troubleshoot in-vehicle technology and equipment issues
• Monitor service through visual checks and other means as available
• Review all new hire training and certifications and make recommendations as appropriate
• Maintain accurate records in order to recall details of events
• Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively, orally, and in writing with all levels of personnel
• Ensure all paperwork (accidents, incidents, first report of injury, etc.) is timely, legible, complete and distributed as required
• Maintains and demonstrates a helpful, positive, and pleasant attitude toward fellow coworkers, the customer, and WeDriveU
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills Required and Physical Demands:

• Thorough knowledge and applicative experience with DOT/FMCSA and OSHA/State-OSHA rules/regulations and orders
• Familiar with all applicablesafetyregulations from EPA (Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), National Incident Management System (NIMS), and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Strong written and oral communication skills

Education and

Qualifications:

Hard Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required
• 2-4 years of relevant experience in transportation Public Safetyand Supervisor experience preferred
• Active CDL with passenger endorsement (or willing/able to secure within six months)
• DOTMED card(or willing/able to secure within six months)

Preferred Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree preferred in Occupational Safety, Psychology, Management, Liberal Studies, or other related degree/experience

We Offer

Physical Health

• Exceptional Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance benefits
• Competitive compensation packages
• 401(k) with 4% employer match
• Financial Wellness Tool

Emotional Health

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• PTO for part-time and full-time positions
• Paid holidays
• Pet & Legal Insurance

Personal Development

• On-the-job training and skills development
• Internal transfer opportunities for career growth

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