Safety/Training Supervisor - Valley Metro

Keolis America • Tempe, AZ

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

This role is responsible for ensuring all training is compliant with State and Federal regulations and the local contract. The Safety/Training Supervisor will conduct monthly audits for safety-sensitive employee DOT physical and license renewals and random drug and alcohol compliance. They will coordinate and ensure company compliance with the substance abuse testing program using Federal and Safety guidelines. This position will investigate, report, and recommend on reports of hazardous locations, situations, or events. The Safety/Training Supervisor will also serve as a backup Road Supervisor and could be used in revenue service in the event of an emergency. They will support the overall safety program as directed by the Safety Manager, assist in coordinating and facilitating monthly safety meetings, and serve as a member of the safety committee. This role will manage and investigate near-miss reports. Additionally, the Safety/Training Supervisor is responsible for teaching and supporting the overall safety program, including introductory OSHA training for Maintenance personnel, introductory training for dispatchers, and training for road supervisors to include accident investigation. They will provide coaching and counseling to employees and are responsible for teaching and coordinating new-hire bus operator training, including classroom theory, behind-the-wheel, and route training for existing CDL holders and CDL candidates. The ability to operate and teach operation on each type of bus on site is required. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, some college preferred
• Three (3) + years progressive public transportation experience with at least one year of supervisory experience
• Ability to interpret and explain regulations to others
• CDL Class B with P endorsement and air brakes for a minimum of 2 years required
• Knowledge and understanding of Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier, Department of Homeland Security, and Federal Transit Administration rules and regulations and applicable State Regulation
• Experience in training qualified candidates for employment
• Able to work without direct supervision
• Must be able and willing to work flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends, and holidays
• Must be able to work in a union environment
• Must know the geographical area which includes the Phoenix Metropolitan area.
• Must be able to multitask in a fast-paced work environment
• Able to effectively conduct oral presentations to a variety of employees across departments
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Fluent in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Customer-focused with the ability to inspire your team with commitment and enthusiasm
• Exercise good judgment and creativity in decision-making
• Interact professionally with all levels of KTA employees, 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
• Employment for safety-sensitive positions will be contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug screen and a physical examination.
• Employment will also be contingent upon completion of a background check consistent with applicable federal, state, and/or local laws.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Keolis does not sponsor visas for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Some college preferred

Responsibilities

• Ensuring all training is compliant with State and Federal regulations and the local contract.
• Conducting monthly audits for safety-sensitive employee DOT physical and license renewals and random drug and alcohol compliance.
• Coordinating and ensuring company compliance with the substance abuse testing program using Federal and Safety guidelines.
• Investigating, reporting, and recommending on reports of hazardous locations, situations, or events.
• Serving as a backup Road Supervisor and potentially being used in revenue service in the event of an emergency.
• Supporting the overall safety program as directed by the Safety Manager.
• Assisting the Safety Manager in coordinating and facilitating monthly safety meetings and serving as a member of the safety committee.
• Managing and investigating near-miss reports.
• Teaching and supporting the overall safety program, including introductory OSHA training for Maintenance personnel, introductory training for dispatchers, and training for road supervisors to include accident investigation.
• Providing coaching and counseling to employees.
• Teaching and coordinating new-hire bus operator training, including classroom theory, behind-the-wheel, and route training for existing CDL holders and CDL candidates.
• Operating and teaching operation on each type of bus on site.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Opportunities for development and growth throughout an exciting and rewarding career
• The safest work environment possible

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED