Safety Supervisor - MVTA

Keolis America•Burnsville, MN

About The Position

The Safety Supervisor supports compliance, safety, and training for public transportation operations. The role ensures training complies with applicable state and federal regulations and the local contract; monitors safety-sensitive employee qualifications and testing compliance; investigates hazards and near misses; and supports the overall safety program. The supervisor also helps coordinate safety meetings and serves on the safety committee. As needed, this position may back up a Road Supervisor and may perform revenue service in an emergency. The Safety Supervisor teaches and coordinates new-hire bus operator training, including classroom instruction, behind-the-wheel instruction, and route training for existing CDL holders and CDL candidates. Training duties also include introductory OSHA training for maintenance personnel, introductory dispatcher training, and accident-investigation training for Road Supervisors. The role provides employee coaching and counseling and must be able to operate and teach the operation of each bus type at the site. The position also ensures that the Road Traffic Safety Management System (RTSMS) conforms to requirements, delivers its intended outputs, and remains effective when changes are planned and implemented. It reports RTSMS performance and opportunities for improvement to management and promotes customer focus throughout the organization. The work may involve a mix of office and active transit-field locations, including driving. Physical demands may include extended periods of walking, standing, sitting, bending, pushing, pulling, climbing, lifting, balancing, stooping, twisting, squatting, handling materials, repetitive hand-wrist motions, and traversing uneven surfaces. The work environment may involve extreme heat or cold, loud noise, fumes, and airborne particles. Employment in this safety-sensitive position is contingent on passing a pre-employment drug screen and physical examination, as well as completing a background check. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not provided.

Requirements

High school diploma; some college is preferred.
At least three years of progressive public transportation experience, including at least one year of supervisory experience.
Minnesota CDL Class B with passenger endorsement and air brakes.
Ability to interpret regulations and explain them to others.
Knowledge and understanding 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 candidates for employment.
Ability to work without direct supervision.
Must be able and willing 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.
Ability to work as part of a team and communicate and interact effectively with employees, client representatives, and community members.
Fluent in English with excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Customer-focused approach and ability to inspire a team with commitment and enthusiasm.
Good judgment and creativity in decision-making.
Excellent planning and leadership abilities; ability to make decisions, manage change, motivate, delegate, and manage time.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to meet the physical demands and work-environment conditions described for the role, with reasonable accommodation available as applicable.
For this safety-sensitive position, passing a pre-employment drug screen and physical examination is required; completion of a background check is also required.
Must be authorized to work in the United States; the employer does not sponsor visas for this position.

Nice To Haves

Some college education.

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 in accordance with federal regulations.
Investigate, report, and recommend responses to hazardous locations, situations, or events.
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 as a member of 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.
Provide coaching and counseling to employees.
Teach and coordinate new-hire bus operator training, including classroom theory, behind-the-wheel instruction, and route training for existing CDL holders and CDL candidates.
Operate and teach operation of each type of bus at the site.
Ensure the RTSMS conforms to requirements and its processes deliver intended outputs.
Report RTSMS performance, opportunities for improvement, and needs for change or innovation to management.
Promote customer focus throughout the organization and maintain RTSMS integrity when changes are planned and implemented.
Perform other duties as assigned.