Safety Supervisor - MVTA

Keolis Canada•Burnsville, MN

About The Position

The Safety Supervisor supports compliance, safety, and training programs for MVTA. The role ensures training and safety-sensitive employee processes comply with state and federal regulations and the local contract, including DOT physical and license renewals and random drug and alcohol testing. The supervisor investigates hazardous locations, situations, events, and near-miss reports; supports the Road Traffic Safety Management System (RTSMS); and reports on its performance and opportunities for improvement. The position coordinates and delivers safety and new-hire bus operator training, including classroom instruction, behind-the-wheel training, and route training for current CDL holders and CDL candidates. Training responsibilities also include introductory OSHA training for maintenance personnel, introductory dispatcher training, and accident-investigation training for road supervisors. The supervisor coaches and counsels employees, participates in the safety committee, and may back up a Road Supervisor or provide revenue service during emergencies. The job requires public transportation experience, supervisory experience, a Minnesota CDL Class B with passenger endorsement and air brakes, knowledge of applicable transportation regulations, and the ability to work independently and communicate effectively across departments. The schedule may be flexible and include nights, weekends, and holidays. Physical demands may include extended periods of walking, standing, sitting, bending, pushing, pulling, climbing, lifting, and other physical activities, as well as exposure to heat, cold, loud noises, fumes, and airborne particles. Employment is contingent on a pre-employment drug screen, physical examination, and background check.

Requirements

High school diploma; some college preferred.
Three or more years of progressive public transportation experience, including at least one year of supervisory experience.
Ability to interpret and explain regulations to others.
Minnesota CDL Class B with P endorsement and air brakes.
Knowledge of Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier, Department of Homeland Security, and Federal Transit Administration rules and regulations, as well as applicable state regulations.
Experience training qualified employment candidates.
Ability to work without direct supervision.
Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
Knowledge of the geographical area.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced work environment.
Ability to conduct oral presentations effectively for employees across departments.
Fluent in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to work well as part of a team.
Customer-focused approach and ability to inspire a team with commitment and enthusiasm.
Good judgment and creativity in decision-making.
Ability to interact professionally with employees at all levels, client representatives, and community members.
Excellent planning and leadership abilities.
Ability to make decisions, manage change, motivate, delegate, and manage time.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not provided.
Passing a pre-employment drug screen and physical examination, and completing a background check, are conditions of employment.

Nice To Haves

Some college.

Responsibilities

Ensure all training complies with state and federal regulations and the local contract.
Conduct monthly audits of safety-sensitive employees’ DOT physicals, license renewals, and random drug and alcohol compliance.
Coordinate and ensure compliance with the DOT safety-sensitive position random testing program under federal regulations.
Investigate and report hazardous locations, situations, and events, and recommend appropriate action.
Back up the Road Supervisor and provide revenue service in an emergency when needed.
Support the overall safety program as directed by the Safety Manager.
Assist the Safety & Training Manager with coordinating and facilitating monthly safety meetings and serve on the safety committee.
Manage and investigate near-miss reports.
Teach and support the safety program, including introductory OSHA training for maintenance personnel, introductory dispatcher training, and accident-investigation training for road supervisors.
Coach and counsel employees.
Teach and coordinate new-hire bus operator training, including classroom theory, behind-the-wheel, and route training for existing CDL holders and CDL candidates.
Operate and teach the operation of each type of bus on site.
Ensure the Road Traffic Safety Management System (RTSMS) conforms to requirements and that its processes deliver their intended outputs.
Report to management on RTSMS performance, opportunities for improvement, and the need for change or innovation.
Promote customer focus throughout the organization and maintain RTSMS integrity when changes are planned and implemented.
Perform other duties as assigned.