MV Transportation, Inc

Safety Manager

MV Transportation, Inc$80K — $94K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in a transportation-related industry.
  • 1 year of accident/injury-free driving experience.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong communication and decision-making skills.
  • Demonstrated leadership abilities.
  • Excellent attendance record.
  • Experience in teaching or public speaking.
  • Proficient with computer systems.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure safety manuals and policies are up to date and effective.
  • Serve as the expert in EPA, OSHA, and CDL regulations.
  • Verify all new hires meet qualifications, including background and DMV checks.
  • Utilize safety technology tools to analyze data and reduce incidents.
  • Oversee the effectiveness of Corporate Safety Incentives and programs.
  • Promote a consistent safety culture across all locations and departments.
  • Lead classroom and practical safety training for operators.
  • Analyze reports of incidents to identify trends and training needs.
  • Provide expertise in recruiting for the safety department.
  • Maintain up-to-date training materials and necessary supplies.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Paid time off and holiday pay.
  • Retirement plan options.
  • Opportunities for professional development.
  • Employee assistance programs.
  • Flexible working arrangements.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

MV Transportation is seeking a TransitSafety 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:
  • Five (5) + years of current experience in a related transportation industry.
  • One-year accident/injury free driving experience.
  • Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Possess excellent communication and decision-making skills.
  • Possess leadership abilities.
  • Excellent attendance record.
  • Extended transportation experience.
  • Experience teaching/instructing or public speaking experience.
  • Computer experience.

Salary Range: $80,000-94,889.60/yr

During the course of employment, employees may receive and have access to confidential information. All employees are expected to respect and maintain the confidentiality of non-public customer and business records and any other information that MV classifies as confidential.

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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.
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17,000 employees
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Founded
1975

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