MV Transportation, Inc

Safety and Training Manager

MV Transportation, Inc • $80K — $95K *
White Plains, NY 10605In-Person
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
More than 3 months ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Transit safety experience essential.
  • Minimum of three years supervising or training paratransit drivers.
  • Must hold relevant licenses and certificates to operate CDL and Non-CDL vehicles.
  • National Safety Council Defensive Driving Instructor or equivalent certification required.
  • Strong knowledge of FTA, FMCSA, and DOT regulations.
  • Ability to communicate effectively across all departments.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct and delegate classroom and behind-the-wheel training for drivers.
  • Ensure compliance with training requirements for operators.
  • Maintain current safety manuals and programs aligned with operational needs.
  • Act as the expert on OSHA, EPA, and CDL regulations.
  • Oversee drug and alcohol program management.
  • Manage safety-related audits and compliance with state and federal regulations.
  • Collaborate with claims staff to handle liability and worker's compensation claims effectively.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive safety culture focusing on team responsibility.
  • Opportunity for hands-on management in safety and compliance.
  • A chance to lead safety initiatives and programs within the organization.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

MV Transportation is seeking an experienced Safety and Training Manager. The Safety and Training Manager will be a hands-on manager helping implement programs and procedures in compliance with State and Federal regulations and corporate and client policies and be accountable for the leadership of OSHA/CDL at the division level.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Shall be responsible for conducting and/or delegating classroom and behind-the wheel training (new-hire, annual refresher, remedial and other refresher training) and evaluating drivers
  • Sets the tone for ensuring all operators are current with training requirements of company and contract.
  • Ensures all safety manuals, programs, policies and practices are current and meet the needs of the operating divisions.
  • Resides as the expert in EPA and OSHA, CDL compliance and regulations.
  • Ensures all new hires meet minimum general qualifications for each division including background and DMV checks.
  • Ensures that safety technology tools are used and those results are examined, trend data is analyzed and plans are developed to reduce and then prevent future safety incidents.
  • Oversight of the Drug and Alcohol program.
  • Oversees corporate safety Incentives and programs managed effectively and consistently, including assignment of Safety Points.
  • Ensures a consistent safety culture throughout the locations that incorporate operations, safety and maintenance departments and emphasizes the team approach and individual responsibility of all employees to achieve common goals.
  • Work with corporate claims staff to ensure that all liability and worker's compensation claims are handled promptly and effectively and, in an effort, to reduce financial liability as well as recoup on all subrogatable claims.
  • Proactively manage all employee injury claims to minimize lost time and light duty claims. Work with local medical facilities to ensure that injured employees are placed on light duty as quickly as possible and are returned to full-duty status promptly.
  • Oversees the successful completion of all related audits, including those conducted by corporate and client staff and by state and federal regulatory agencies.
  • Leads the division in the area of safety organization regarding classroom and behind the wheel instruction according to corporate and client specifications in all aspects.


Qualifications

Talent Requirements:
  • Transit safety experience.
  • Experience working in transit, preferably urban public.
  • Previous passenger transportation in current project or similar environment preferred.
  • The individual must have at least three (3) years of experience supervising or training paratransit drivers and must be licensed, with appropriate certificates, and qualified to drive CDL and Non-CDL vehicles.
  • Must be a National Safety Council Defensive Driving Instructor or have an equivalent training and certification.
  • Knowledge of all applicable safety rules, regulations - FTA, FMCSA, and DOT.
  • Knowledge of regulations and corporate safety programs and policies.
  • Ability to read, write and speak English.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and work with all departments.
  • Ability to work independently and objectively.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Ability to effectively delegate tasks and provide appropriate supervision and follow up to department staff.
  • Familiar with windows-based computer operating systems and Microsoft Office packages.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Strong Microsoft applications experience.

Starting salary range: $80,000 - $95,000

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About MV Transportation, Inc

MV Transportation, Inc. is a privately held transportation contracting firm based in Dallas, Texas. The company was founded in 1975 by husband and wife team Alex and Feysan Lodde. MV Transportation provides paratransit, fixed-route, shuttle, and school bus services to cities and counties throughout the United States and Canada. The company operates a fleet of over 15,000 vehicles and employs over 20,000 people. MV Transportation is committed to providing safe, reliable, and efficient transportation services to its customers.
Learn more about MV Transportation, Inc
Size
17,000 employees
Industry
Transportation
Founded
1975
* Ladders Estimates

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