Risk and Safety Specialist

Position Title: Risk and Safety Specialist

Safety Sensitive: No

Supervisor's Title: Manager of Risk and Safety

FLSA Status: Exempt

Department: Risk & Safety

Division: Operations

This is an on-site position. This role will not be remote.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis. IPTC will not sponsor visas or work authorizations for this position.

ABOUT US

We are IndyGo, a municipal corporation of Indianapolis – Marion County, and we're proud to be the largest public transportation provider in the state of Indiana. We operate 31 transit routes throughout the county, providing nearly 10 million passenger trips a year to the good citizens of our region. IndyGo is committed to expanding mobility options to improve connectivity with the company's mission, vision, and goals.

WHO WE ARE

A key measure of any great city is the ease of getting from one place to another. We call it "mobility." It's as essential as access to electricity and clean water. It moves a city forward to become a better place of opportunity and community. It's a measure of a city's vitality and potential, and it reflects a city's judgment about its civic priorities. It makes a city a better home and a better place to visit.

At IndyGo, getting people from one place to another is much more than just moving riders: it's about getting our riders to their hopes and dreams, to their education and careers, to their families and friends, to their health and well-being, and to another day of life in Indianapolis and the surrounding areas.

We're here because you've got somewhere you need to be, and you need an easy, reliable way to get there. So come on; get on and get going to wherever you want to go on IndyGo.

INDYGO MISSION

As the region's largest transit authority, we are duty-bound to set the bar for transparency, trust, and overall professionalism. Our mission is to connect our community to economic and cultural opportunities through safe, reliable, and accessible mobility experiences. 

Accountability: We are legally, ethically, and morally committed to utilizing all resources responsibly with integrity and transparency.

Adaptability: We adapt to disruptions through technology, workforce, and ridership innovations so we can meet the evolving needs of our community.

Workplace Culture: We offer an empowering workplace to meet the needs of our teammates and riders.

Compassion: We promote, embrace, and value all individuals, treating each other with dignity and respect.

Communication: We value open and honest conversations with each other, our riders, and the community

Excellence: We are proud of who we are and the work we do and will continue to exceed customer expectations.

Responsibility: We will be good stewards of our resources.

Results: We make things better today than they were yesterday.

Safety: We ensure safe and secure environments.

BENEFITS WE OFFER 

• Full-time positions with guaranteed 40 hours/week.
• Medical, dental, and vision (effective on the 1st of the month, 30 days after the start date). 
• Free on-site wellness clinic for employees and their families. 
• Retirement plan (401A and 457B). 
• Tuition reimbursement. 
• Free IndyGo transportation for employees and their families. 
• Federal Loan Forgiveness Program

POSITION PURPOSE

The Risk and Safety Specialist is responsible for the coordination of claim administration, health, risk, and safety disciplines for IndyGo.  Core responsibilities include data entry for accidents, OSHA injuries, scheduling and reviewing video, and submitting claims to IndyGo's third-party administrator (TPA).   The position also evaluates, monitors, and reports risk and safety performance and helps develop training procedures within the IndyGo training department.  This position is responsible for administering safety standards and procedures for protecting employees' safety and health.   Additional responsibilities include assisting in the day-to-day administration of IndyGo's Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP) and serving as a liaison with contractors and sub-recipients to meet Federal Transit Administration (FTA) compliance requirements.  Reports and to monitor Commercial Driver's License (CDL) compliance and agency risk, and safety concerns or comments.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform successfully in this role, team members must be able to carry out the following key responsibilities. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable team members with disabilities to perform these functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ability to investigate, recommend, and report risk and safety incidents/accidents without bias.
• Conduct safety inspections and audits for the corporation and contracted vendors.
• Investigate and report near-miss safety submissions.
• Receive and disseminate safety information through newsletters, online, and bulletin boards.
• Assist with National Transit Data (NTD) monthly reporting.
• Assist with tracking the Safe Driving Awards program by the National Safety Council.
• Assist during emergency response events and drills.
• Collaborate on the development and updating of safety protocols.
• Perform Driver Vehicle Record (DVR) checks for corporation CDL license holders.
• Assist with the Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP) when necessary.
• Assist with risk and safety communication for new hire orientations and yearly training.
• Assist with communication within the drug and alcohol testing program when requested.
• Assist with OSHA reporting.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

• Performs other duties as assigned in support of the organization's strategic goals.
• When requested, attend and participate in professional group meetings.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• None.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

To perform this job successfully, an individual should possess the following education and/or experience.

• An associate's degree in either claim management, safety and industrial hygiene, or risk evaluation and mitigation or equivalent combination of relevant education, certification or professional experience is preferred.
• Two (2) or more years of experience is required in risk and claims management and or safety programs.
• One (1) or more years of experience working within a DOT, public transportation environment is preferred.
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple responsibilities while working in a deadline-oriented environment.
• Ability to be thorough, accurate, and attentive to detail.
• Must possess and exhibit a high degree of professionalism, maturity, and patience.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas so others can comprehend.
• Must be able to accurately capture, document, and exchange information.  
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of work performed.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, SharePoint, Teams, PowerPoint, and Outlook), computer skills, and cloud-based systems.
• Ability to use discretion in decision-making and exercise sound judgment in problem-solving.
• Fundamental knowledge and understanding of Indiana Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B training course requirements.
• Ability to acquire and maintain a valid Indiana Operator's Driver's License within 90 days of the date of hire.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those an individual must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Local travel between IndyGo properties using a corporate vehicle.
• Must be able to perform visual inspections with the ability to distinguish colors.
• Ability to work around minimal exposure to machinery/equipment, excessive noise, fumes/odors, and dirt/dust wearing personal protective equipment (PPE).
• The ability to occasionally move or otherwise transport objects weighing up to 30 pounds. 

IndyGo is an Equal Opportunity Employer.