Lead Safety Trainer

Keolis America•Dania, FL

About The Position

Assist the Safety Manager in providing overall leadership and direction on safety, while ensuring an exceptional safety culture within KTA location. Lead and direct the safety and training classes for new hires for fixed route service. Provides behind-the-wheel training for new operators and trainees as needed. Must be able to respond to emails and conduct individual meetings as needed. Provide coaching to operators with unsafe driving behavior. Provides behind-the-wheel refresher training as directed. Performs ride checks and road observations as requested. Submit accident documentation to appropriate parties for claim processing. Evaluates new operator driving skills using appropriate checklists and evaluation forms. Assist in planning and facilitating Safety Meetings Make sure that the proper filing for all files is current and up to date. Recognizes and reports safe and unsafe acts conditions to management. Provides feedback to Safety Manager, GM, Operations Manager, and other appropriate staff regarding training needs. Assists training department in identifying additional or refresher training needs based on current trends within the employee base. Be able to retain OSHA certification and help implement OSHA standards on site. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Must have a minimum of one (1) year of safety/training experience
Perform DOT mandatory Drug and Alcohol testing
Must have and maintain qualifications to operate all equipment utilized within the location
Must have and maintain all required licenses and certifications
Must hold Keolis Behind-the-Wheel Trainer Certification or acquire during the first 60 days
Excellent customer service record, with no customer complaints in the previous twelve (12) months
Must successfully pass the background screening process including an MVR check

Responsibilities

Assist the Safety Manager in providing overall leadership and direction on safety
Ensuring an exceptional safety culture within KTA location
Lead and direct the safety and training classes for new hires for fixed route service
Provides behind-the-wheel training for new operators and trainees as needed
Respond to emails and conduct individual meetings as needed
Provide coaching to operators with unsafe driving behavior
Provides behind-the-wheel refresher training as directed
Performs ride checks and road observations as requested
Submit accident documentation to appropriate parties for claim processing
Evaluates new operator driving skills using appropriate checklists and evaluation forms
Assist in planning and facilitating Safety Meetings
Make sure that the proper filing for all files is current and up to date
Recognizes and reports safe and unsafe acts conditions to management
Provides feedback to Safety Manager, GM, Operations Manager, and other appropriate staff regarding training needs
Assists training department in identifying additional or refresher training needs based on current trends within the employee base
Be able to retain OSHA certification and help implement OSHA standards on site
Other duties as assigned