Assistant Training and Safety Manager

MV Transportation•Camarillo, CA

3d•$74,000 - $86,000

About The Position

MV Transportation is seeking an Assistant Safety and Training Manager for a proposed business. The role devotes significant time to recruiting drivers and oversees operator recruitment, training, safety programs, incident response, claims, compliance, and safety department staff. The position works with operations, maintenance, corporate teams, employees, client agencies, and local medical and testing facilities to support safe, compliant passenger transportation operations. The manager oversees initial, annual, and ongoing operator training, including classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction. The role also reviews accidents and incidents, manages drug and alcohol testing activities, supports employee injury claims, audits training and maintenance records and facilities, monitors operator performance, and reports safety, claims, and training activity to local and corporate management.

Requirements

At least two years of experience in a similar position in an operation of equivalent size and scope.
At least one year of experience in a lead or supervisory capacity.
Computer and financial skills.
Time management skills.
Human resources skills.
Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Four-year degree in occupational safety or a related field.
OSHA 30-hour General Industry Safety Certification.
Public Transportation Safety Certification Training.
Associate Safety Professional certification.
DMV-certified CDL examiner credential.

Responsibilities

Recruit and screen operator candidates and place successful candidates into training to meet project staffing needs.
Conduct community outreach to identify potential candidates and effective recruiting sources.
Manage initial, annual, and ongoing training programs for new and veteran operators.
Provide or manage classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction on vehicle operation and passenger transportation topics, including defensive driving, service-area familiarization, passenger loading and securement, documentation, onboard equipment, emergency procedures, dispatch and radio communications, and passenger sensitivity.
Provide or manage monthly or annual refresher training relevant to the service and service area.
Respond to operator accidents and incidents, or arrange trained staff response, and ensure information collection, documentation, and reporting comply with company and client policy.
Review vehicular, passenger, and employee accidents and incidents to determine cause and preventability, identify trends, and ensure retraining and safety points are assessed according to company policy.
Manage the Drug and Alcohol Testing program with corporate staff, including pre-employment, random, and post-accident testing; review local testing facilities for compliance with corporate and federal policy.
Establish a Safety Committee of operators and staff to review safety concerns and recommend safety measures to management.
Assist operations and maintenance departments in identifying additional or refresher training needs.
Maintain complete and accurate documentation of training activities and employee training records.
Build relationships with client agency personnel to identify training needs, resources, and opportunities.
Coordinate with corporate claims staff to handle liability and workers’ compensation claims promptly and effectively, reduce financial liability, and pursue subrogatable claims.
Manage employee injury claims to minimize lost time and light-duty claims, coordinate with local medical facilities, and support timely return to full-duty status.
Audit employee training files and vehicle maintenance files, and conduct facility safety audits for compliance with OSHA, EPA, and corporate policies.
Ensure operator performance reviews, ride-alongs, road checks, and evaluations are conducted according to policy and requirements; provide feedback and follow-up and identify individual training needs.
Hire and manage safety department employees, including instructors, and ensure appropriate qualifications, certifications, training, and budget-conscious assignments.
Keep project training materials current and ensure supplies are available and inventories are secured and up to date.
Provide regular reports to local and corporate management on safety efforts, claims, training, accident history, workers’ compensation claims, and other required information.