Safety Specialist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• One of the following combinations of education and related professional experience in occupational health, safety management, transit, transportation, public safety, or a closely related field: high school diploma/GED and seven years of related experience; associate degree and five years; or bachelor’s degree or higher and three years.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Working knowledge of Hastus, TX Base, Microsoft Word, Excel, and electronic communication systems.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently with limited day-to-day supervision.
• Knowledge of relevant local, state, and federal safety-related codes, standards, laws, and regulations.
• Ability to coordinate, execute, and implement multiple projects and priorities.
• Analytical skills to evaluate data, identify trends, and support informed decision-making.
• Knowledge of defensive driving principles and training programs, including Safety Keys.
• Ability to deliver training effectively, provide coaching, and engage and motivate employees.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with individuals in challenging or sensitive situations.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of people at all organizational levels.

Nice To Haves

• Degree in occupational health, safety management, transportation, or business management/administration.
• Training or certifications in training, occupational health, Safety Management System (SMS), safety, or a related field, such as OSHA 100, Smith System, Basic Workplace, or industry-related training and certificates.
• Commercial Driver’s License.
• Good listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of Metro Transit bargaining unit contracts and ability to understand and interpret them.

Responsibilities

• Conduct bus accident investigations at assigned garages, including interviewing operators or mechanics, obtaining reports, reviewing video, and visiting accident sites.
• Maintain accurate accident investigation data and documentation; review findings with employees, conduct safety conferences, determine accident responsibility, recommend corrective actions, maintain safety award records, present awards, and prepare reports on high-profile accidents.
• Develop and deliver safety training and communications for new operators, all bus operators, new employees, instructors, and other staff.
• Conduct field safety observations to identify hazards, reinforce safe work practices, and support continuous improvement.
• Chair and facilitate monthly A Workplace Accident and Injury Reduction (AWAIR) committee meetings.
• Monitor compliance with safety procedures, follow up on reported safety concerns, maintain records, and conduct SMS-based hazard analyses in coordination with relevant departments.
• Support management, Labor Relations, Risk Management, and legal teams with union grievances, arbitrations, veterans’ preference hearings, workers’ compensation and liability proceedings, including documentation, consultations, sworn statements, depositions, and testimony as needed.
• Plan and conduct annual Right to Know activities and the Metro Transit Roadeo; coordinate fire drills across all three shifts; review and update facility Emergency Action Plans; and assist with State Fair bus operations planning and monitoring.
• Maintain employee injury and illness information in OSHA 300 and 300A logs, prepare annual BLS survey information, assist with OSHA investigations, support FTA and National Transit Database reporting, and investigate employee injuries to recommend prevention and risk mitigation strategies.
• Participate in construction and project planning meetings to provide safety input and identify potential impacts to bus operations, employees, and facilities.
• Review and recommend updates to Metro Transit safety procedures and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).