Operations and Safety Manager

Operations 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 and Training Department and Programs at the location, in addition to compliance of Local, State, Federal and Client requirements or regulation. The Operations Safety Manager is primarily responsible for but not limited to :

• 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 maintain 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... For full info follow application link.

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.