Quality and Safety Manager (Part-Time)
About The Position
Via is using technology to transform transportation around the world. From changing a single person’s daily commute to reducing humanity’s collective environmental footprint — we’ve got huge goals. As a Quality & Safety Manager for GoGastonia you will play a crucial role in ensuring the highest levels of safety, service quality, and operational efficiency for our transit services. You will be responsible for supervising and training drivers, managing on-the-road performance, responding to incidents, and maintaining service standards. This role is ideal for individuals who thrive in dynamic environments and are committed to fostering a culture of safety and excellence. This is a part time, in-person position with the expectation that you will be in the field Tuesday - Saturday 10am-3pm
Requirements
- Experience in transit supervision, transportation management, or a similar field preferred.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and guide drivers.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to make quick, effective decisions in dynamic situations.
- Strong communication skills for effective feedback delivery and conflict resolution.
- Successful completion of a drug test, criminal background check, and motor vehicle records check is mandatory for employment.
- Knowledge of DOT regulations and safety compliance (a strong plus).
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of DOT regulations and safety compliance (a strong plus).
Responsibilities
- Conduct on-the-road supervision, including ride-alongs and shadowing, to ensure compliance with safety and service standards.
- Handle customer service issues, resolving complaints and making decisions to promote passenger satisfaction.
- Monitor and evaluate driver interactions and adherence to safety protocols, providing constructive feedback and coaching.
- Monitor shift starts and conduct Reasonable Suspicion assessments as needed in line with DOT compliance.
- Partner with the Field Manager to provide continuous training, including initial, remedial, and refresher courses.
- Deliver hands-on coaching on best practices, safety procedures, and service expectations.
- Lead post-accident and post-incident protocols, serving as the Designated Employer Representative (DER) for DOT compliance.
- Act as the primary point of contact for urgent operational issues, implementing real-time solutions to ensure service continuity.
- Review and assess complaint reports, driver feedback, and training session documentation.
- Conduct training needs assessments and implement necessary improvements.
- 85% on-the-road supervision, 15% training and administrative duties.
Benefits
- Final salary will be determined by the candidate’s experience, knowledge, and skills.
- Salary reflected does not include equity or variable pay, where applicable
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
