Safety and Training Manager

SAFETY & TRAINING MANAGER 

Position Title: Safety & Training Manager

Department: Safety & Training

Reports To: General Manager

Position Summary

The Safety & Training Manager leads all safety, training, and compliance initiatives across the paratransit operation. This role ensures regulatory adherence, oversees investigations, facilitates training, and maintains documentation to achieve audit readiness and continuous safety improvement.

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Essential Duties & Responsibilities

· Develop and manage company safety and training programs.

· Conduct internal safety audits and corrective action planning.

· Lead investigations for accidents, incidents, and Workers’ Compensation claims.

· Oversee new-hire and ongoing operator training programs.

· Maintain safety metrics, training records, and compliance files.

· Facilitate monthly safety meetings and annual training initiatives.

· Prepare safety performance reports for leadership.

· Supervise the Training Manager and Lead Road Supervisor.

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Minimum Qualifications

· 3–5 years of safety, compliance, or training leadership experience.

· Strong understanding of OSHA, FTA, DOT, and ADA regulations.

· Experience conducting investigations and writing reports.

· Strong coaching, training, and communication skills.

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Preferred Qualifications

· TSSP or NATMI certification.

· Incident investigation certification.

· Experience in a transit or paratransit environment.

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Skills & Competencies

· Compliance management

· Analytical and problem-solving skills

· Documentation and reporting accuracy

· Leadership and coaching

· Professional communication

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Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

· Reduction in preventable incidents

· Completion rate for required safety training

· Investigation timeliness and accuracy

· Audit readiness and documentation quality

· Workers’ compensation case resolution efficiency

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Work Environment & Physical Requirements

· Office and field environment.

· Ability to conduct bus inspections, ride-checks, and facility audits.

· May require early morning, weekend, or emergency response availability.

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Why Work With Us

Play a pivotal role in fostering a safety-first culture. At A-National Transit, your work protects employees, riders, and the community.