Assistant Training and Safety Manager

MV Transportation•Camarillo, CA

About The Position

MV Transportation is seeking an Assistant Safety and Training Manager for a proposed business. The position spends a significant amount of time recruiting drivers and manages operator recruitment, training, safety programs, accident and incident response, claims, audits, employee performance reviews, and safety department staff. The role works with operations, maintenance, corporate staff, client agency personnel, medical facilities, and claims staff to meet project, company, client, and regulatory requirements.

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 skills.
Financial skills.
Time management skills.
HR 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 for training to meet project staffing needs.
Conduct community outreach to identify candidates and effective recruiting sources.
Manage new-hire and veteran operator training programs, including required initial, annual, and ongoing training.
Provide or manage classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction on vehicle operation, defensive driving, service-area familiarization, passenger loading and securement, documentation, onboard equipment, emergency procedures, radio communications, and passenger sensitivity.
Provide or manage timely monthly or annual refresher training relevant to the service and service area.
Respond to operator accidents and incidents, or provide for trained staff response, and ensure information collection, documentation, and reporting follow company and client policy.
Review vehicle, passenger, and employee accidents and incidents for cause and preventability; identify trends and ensure retraining and safety points are assessed according to policy.
Manage the Drug and Alcohol Testing program with corporate staff, including pre-employment, random, and post-accident testing, and review local testing facilities for compliance.
Establish a Safety Committee of operators and staff to review safety concerns and recommend additional safety measures.
Assist operations and maintenance departments in identifying additional or refresher training needs.
Maintain complete and accurate training documentation and employee training records.
Build relationships with client agency personnel to identify training needs, resources, and opportunities.
Work 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 medical facilities to facilitate light duty and timely return to full duty.
Audit employee training 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; provide feedback and identify individual training needs.
Hire and manage safety department employees, including instructors, and ensure staff qualifications, certifications, training, and assignments meet applicable budget requirements.
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.