Assistant Safety Manager - Transit

WeDriveU is the leader in transportation, specializing in workplace, campus, and community transportation solutions serving millions of passengers a year.

Recognized as a pioneer in mobility, WeDriveU is a strategic partner to the world’s top brands, with client programs that consistently earn awards for excellence in commuting and sustainability.

WeDriveU operates across the U.S and is proud to celebrate more than 30 years serving clients. Visit www.wedriveu.com to learn more about our company, clients, and career opportunities.

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National Express Shuttle (operated by WeDriveU) and Transit is a business unit of global mobility provider MobicoGroup .

Job Description :

The Assistant Safety Manager will be responsible for developing, overseeing, and enforcing safety compliance for our transit transportation program.

They will strategically oversee all areas of safety and 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, and Safety Driver Support; make spontaneous decisions;

communicate via two-way radio, telephone, fax, and writing.

• Ensure safety performance metric and goals are met.
• Ensure safety / road supervision provides adequate support to the operators and files all paperwork in a timely manner.
• Support the location safety initiatives and help foster the building of our safety culture.
• Mandated reporter of company and MBTA-defined safety and training processes and systems.
• 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 implement safety communication and training programs.
• Attend and present at monthly safety meetings, start-up meetings, and monthly safety committee 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 to recall details of events.
• Demonstrate the 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.
• Maintain and demonstrate a helpful, positive, and pleasant attitude toward fellow coworkers, the customer, and National Express.
• Perform 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 applicable safety regulations 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 Safety and Supervisor experience preferred.

Preferred Requirements :

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

EEOC

At National Express, our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

National Express LLC’s independent subsidiaries and affiliates are equal employment opportunity (EEO) employers.

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