Safety Manager

Beacon Mobility•Union, NJ

19d•$100,000 - $105,000

About The Position

Easton Coach Company LLC is hiring a Safety Manager to oversee driver training, safety, incident response, compliance, and related personnel records. The role includes conducting new-hire orientation and initial driver training through classroom and on-road instruction, evaluating drivers’ performance, and providing coaching, retraining, or discipline as needed. The Safety Manager also supports recruitment and selection of operator applicants, coordinates safety training and meetings, and works with the General Manager or designee to meet company objectives and comply with applicable laws. The position responds to accidents and incidents, conducts or reviews investigations, completes reports, and maintains safety and personnel files, including substance-abuse records. The role may include additional duties as assigned. Easton Coach Company provides motorcoach and transit services to customers throughout the eastern United States. The listed salary range is $100,000–$105,000.

Requirements

At least two years of previous demand-responsive customer service experience, such as paratransit, taxicab, or ambulance service.
Knowledge of principles and methods for teaching and instructing individuals and groups and measuring training effectiveness.
A Department of Transportation (DOT) medical card issued by a company-authorized healthcare provider.
Effective leadership, coaching, and mentoring abilities to identify others’ developmental needs and help improve their knowledge and skills.
Cooperative, energetic, and enthusiastic attitude.
CDL license with Passenger Endorsement.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a fast-paced, multifunctional environment; dependability, stress tolerance, and adaptability are preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct new-hire orientation and initial driver training, including classroom and on-road instruction.
Provide road training and observation to help ensure drivers follow policies and training procedures and meet key performance areas.
Assess drivers on customer service, passenger assistance, proper wheelchair and mobility-aid securement, vehicle inspection, and related areas.
Conduct ride-alongs to observe driver compliance with key performance areas.
Respond to accidents and incidents and report them appropriately.
Direct, conduct, or supervise interviewing, selection, and recruitment of operator applicants.
Manage driver training; conduct training, recommend retraining, and discipline as required.
Conduct or assist the General Manager with safety training and meetings.
Conduct and review accident and incident investigations and complete reports.
Maintain complete safety files, including accident and incident reports, I-9 forms, bus reports, and workers’ compensation injury reports.
Maintain or coordinate personnel recordkeeping and maintain the substance-abuse file.
Coordinate compliance with federal, state, and local laws and work with the General Manager or designee to accomplish company objectives.
Complete additional duties as assigned.