The Safety & Operations Manager ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and with company safety requirements. Responsible for continuous leadership, recruitment and training of operator candidates. Promotes strong leadership and influences positive employee morale throughout the location. This position is based in Santa Cruz, CA supporting the Santa Cruz contract.
Transdev is proud to offer:
- Competitive compensation package of minimum $84,000 per year - maximum $94,000 per year
Benefits include:
- Vacation: minimum of two (2) weeks
- Sick days: 5 days
- Holidays: 12 days; 8 standard and 4 floating
- Other standard benefits: 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental and vision, life insurance, short-term disability, voluntary long-term disability.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervises daily activities of all operators and coordinates the activities of supervisors and dispatch personnel.
- Provides behind-the-wheel instruction according to corporate and client specifications in all aspects of vehicle operation and passenger transportation, including defensive driving, service area familiarization, passenger loading, unloading and securement.
- Conducts classroom training in accordance with corporate and location requirements.
- Ensure all safety manuals, programs, policies, and procedures are current and meet the needs of the location.
- Document all training activities and ensure accurate completion of all training-related employee records.
- Establish a relationship with client and corporate personnel to identify additional training needs, resources, and opportunities.
- Prepares and conducts monthly safety meetings.
- Maintains an adequate and complete employee filing system and participates in audits and inspections to meet client and corporate expectations.
- Directs the location drug & alcohol program to include random drug testing and ensures all files are updated to pass regular audits.
- Manages the injury prevention program to reduce the number of workplace injuries.
- Conducts accident investigation using root-cause analysis and assigns employee re-training as required.
- Responsible for maintaining/posting OSHA log.
- Oversees scheduling of operators; monitors operations and coordinates delivery of service with superiors.
- Works closely with the maintenance department to ensure that all operation service requirements are met.
- Must be able to work shifts or flexible work schedules as needed.
- Evaluates the work performance of staff; ensures the timely and efficient completion of all assigned tasks.
- Develops Operations department budget.
- May operate a vehicle in revenue service, if necessary.
- Provides quality training, including the creation and management of training materials.
- Assists the General Manager with month-end reporting, administrative functions, operational coordination, and other departmental support activities as needed.
- Other duties as required.
- Travel requirement outside of immediate area less than 10%.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED required
- 3 or more years of relevant transit experience
- Experience in location safety management and/or operations management
- Excellent communication & customer service skills.
- Working knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and relevant database programs
- Must be able to work shifts or flexible work schedules as needed.
- Subject to a DOT drug testing and physical if applicable. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including cannabis, for any reason.
Physical Requirements:
The essential functions of this position require the ability to:
- Work outside in varying temperature, weather, and humidity conditions
- Sit for extended periods (up to 6-8 hours per day); frequently walk for long distances and on possible sloped ground or slippery and uneven surfaces
- Push and pull objects up to 50 pounds, occasionally throughout the workday; lift material weighing up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance; occasionally bend, kneel, or crouch to files or equipment stored at ground level
- Withstand heavy traffic areas while performing the duties of the job; tolerate exposure to considerable amounts of dust, vehicle fumes and noise.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
