Senior Safety Manager

Hiring Immediately – Senior Safety Manager – Operations

Transdev Services, Inc. is seeking a Senior Safety Manager – Operations for its Boston Public Schools (BPS) transportation contract. The Senior Safety Manager – Operations Compliance is responsible for providing operational oversight, safety, and service quality for the transportation services we provide to BPS, schools, students, and families.

Come join the largest private-sector operator of public transportation in North America, one that cares about its employees, passengers and their communities.

Why Work With Us?

• Full time employment with work year-round – not just during the school year
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Short/long term disability and life insurance
• Holiday pay
• Paid time off
• 401(K) with a Company match
• Employee assistance program
• Ability to advance your career

Responsibilities:

• Oversees all safety incidents and investigations, reports both incidents and accidents to senior leadership as needed and ensures open communications daily with BPS; supports daily operations; provides employees with coaching, counseling, tools and information; and ensures enforcement of workplace policies and procedures using progressive disciplinary steps, when needed.
• Manages the site Safety and Training Department including but not limited to: all aspects of site safety training; classroom and behind-the-wheel training schedules, logistics and documentation; and personnel and qualification files pertaining to training, safety and loss matters.
• Oversees the DriveCam program to increase safety awareness and decrease accidents, near misses, and risky behavior.
• Manages the Safety Desk and Road Safety Supervisors to ensure prompt deployments, responses, and reporting for all incidents and accidents.
• Ensures that all reporting and risk management tools, including WebRisk, are always up to date and correct.
• Conducts evaluations and inspections to mitigate risk and minimize risk of loss potential.
• Conducts evaluations and inspections to mitigate risk and minimize risk of loss potential; ensures that safety inspections are properly scheduled, carried out, monitored, acted upon, and documented.
• Reviews all accident-related information and coordinates hearings for the Accident Review Committee.
• Communicates company programs, rules, and tools related to safety.
• Ensures contract compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, and company/client regulations; ensures that related record keeping and reporting requirements are met and maintained; provides support in implementing the approved recommendations.
• Ensures that safety meetings are held on a regular basis and documentation of the meetings is properly maintained; oversees the system safety program to ensure compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration requirements.
• Sets the tone for the location as the expert in EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), CDL compliance and regulations.
• Oversees the successful completion of all safety related reviews/audits.
• Coaches and motivates staff; provides guidance and direction on problems and issues; delegates work assignments considering employee skills and development needs as required.
• Maintains confidentiality of all information.
• Performs other duties and projects as required.

Education, Licensing, and Certifications Required:

• A high school diploma or G.E.D.
• A valid driver's license.
• A satisfactory driving history.

Education, Licensing, and Certifications Preferred:

• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business, Public Administration, or related field preferred.
• A valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Passenger and School Bus endorsements preferred.
• A Massachusetts School Bus Trainer Certificate preferred.
• Applicable professional certifications preferred.

Experience Required:

• Five (5) years of experience in passenger transit safety or training.
• Four (4) years of supervisory experience in passenger transit safety or training.

Experience Preferred:

• Driver training experience preferred.

Skills and Knowledge Required:

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) rules and regulations.
• Must have excellent computer skills and be functional with various types of software including Microsoft Office.
• Strong written and oral communication skills including the ability to explain and present regulations to others.
• Must be able to demonstrate poise, tact, diplomacy, and possess good judgement and discretion.
• Must be familiar with defensive driving programs.
• Must be able to create, retrieve and maintain information and reports.
• Must be detail oriented, well organized, and possess effective time management skills.
• Must have proven customer service and interpersonal skills, and the ability to interact professionally with internal and external customers on all levels.
• Ability to manage and work effectively with a diverse workforce.
• Ability to influence people at all levels of the organization.

Pre-employment Requirements:

• Must pass a pre-employment drug test, background screenings including a criminal background check and fingerprinting, and driving record review.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The job requirements and duties outlined in this document may be subject to change in order to meet the needs of each property location.

About Transdev:

Based near Chicago, Transdev is the largest private-sector operator of multiple modes of transit in North America, including bus, rail, streetcar, paratransit, and shuttle services. Transdev is committed to being the trusted partner of cities and transit authorities through quality execution and innovations in mobility. Its parent company, Transdev Group, is a leading global operator and integrator of mobility operating in 17 countries and provides passengers every day the freedom to connect to what they care about in their

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.

Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

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Job Category: Safety & Training

Job Type: Full Time

Req ID: 2837

Pay Group: ALA

Cost Center: 167

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.

Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

Drug-free workplace

If based in the United States, applicants must be eligible to work in U.S. without restrictions for any employer at any time; be able to pass a drug screen and background check.

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About Transdev

Cities, counties, airports, companies, and universities across the U.S. contract with Transdev to operate their transportation systems, maintain their vehicle and fleets, and deliver on mobility solutions. Transdev U.S. employs a team of 32,000 across 400 locations while maintaining more than 17,000 vehicles.

Part of a global company, Transdev is a leader in mobility with operations in 19 countries, proudly operated by 110,000 team members from around the world. As an operator and global integrator of mobility, we are driven by our purpose. Transdev – the mobility company – empowers the freedom to move every day thank to safe, reliable, and innovative solutions that serve the common good. Find out more at or watch an overview video.