MV Transportation, Inc

Safety Manager

MV Transportation, Inc • $86K — $102K *
Chicago, IL 60629In-Person
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years experience managing paratransit safety/training programs or similar roles.
  • In-depth knowledge of safety regulations and compliance (FTA, DOT, ADA, etc.).
  • Proven ability to develop and implement safety programs effectively.
  • Valid CDL with passenger endorsement; revenue service driving experience preferred.
  • Minimum of one year accident/injury-free driving record.
  • Strong communication, decision-making, and computer skills.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure safety manuals and programs comply with operational needs and regulations.
  • Act as a subject matter expert in EPA, OSHA, and CDL compliance.
  • Screen new hires through background and DMV checks to meet qualifications.
  • Utilize safety technology to analyze data and develop preventive plans.
  • Manage corporate safety incentive programs and assignments consistently.
  • Promote a unified safety culture across all operational and maintenance departments.
  • Oversee successful completion of corporate and regulatory audits.
  • Lead safety training for operators in compliance with corporate standards.
  • Analyze reporting of incidents to identify trends for training improvements.
  • Maintain updated training materials and necessary supplies for safety education.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive PPO Medical coverage for employees and their families.
  • Medical HSA options available for employees and their families.
  • Prescription coverage available for employees and their families.
  • Dental and vision plans offered for employees and their families.
  • Access to telemedicine services.
  • Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA) options.
  • Life, AD&D, Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity insurance.
  • Long-term and short-term disability coverage provided.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support for personal issues.
  • Company-sponsored 401(k) retirement plan.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

MV Transportation is seeking a Safety Manager who 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 the Drive Cam and OSHA/CDL at the division level. Sets the tone for ensuring all operators are current with training requirements of company and contract.

Job Responsibilities:
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Oversees 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 of vehicle operation in the course of passenger transportation, including defensive driving, service area familiarization, passenger loading, unloading and securement, proper manifest documentation, use of on-board equipment, accident and emergency procedures, dispatch and radio communications, and passenger sensitivity.
  • Reviews reporting of all vehicular, passenger and employee accidents/incidents for determination of cause and preventability, identifying potential trends to be addressed in future training efforts.
  • Provides functional expertise in safety regarding hiring of safety department exempt employees.
  • Ensures that all project training materials are up to date, that necessary supplies are available and that inventories are secured and kept up to date.


Qualifications

Talent Requirements:
  • Minimum five years of recent experience managing paratransit safety/training programs or similar position (a similar position would be a manager overseeing safety and training programs for demand respond or fixed route passenger transportation including lift and or ramp use, and knowledge of regulatory requirements to assure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws for operating demand-response transportation services (e.g., FTA, DOT, ADA and drug and alcohol, DOJ Title VI, and state DOT regulations);
  • Knowledge of safety programs, policies, and practices;
  • Ability to develop and implement a safety and training program
  • Possess a valid, unexpired CDL with passenger endorsement, and driving experience in revenue services preferred
  • One-year accident/injury-free driving experience.
  • Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Possess excellent communication and decision-making skills.
  • Excellent attendance record.
  • Extended transportation experience.
  • Computer experience.

Starting salary range: $86,000 - $102,000

Healthcare Benefits
  • PPO Medical (Spouse, dependent children)
  • Medical HSA (Spouse, dependent children)
  • Prescription (Spouse, dependent children)
  • Dental (Spouse, dependent children)
  • Vision (Spouse, dependent children)
  • Telemedicine
  • FSA
  • HSA
  • Life
  • AD&D
  • Group Accident
  • Critical Illness
  • Hospital Indemnity
  • LTD
  • STD
  • EAP

Retirement Benefits

Company Offered 401(k)

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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