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Title: Assistant Transportation Safety Manager
Company: First Transit
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Job Status: Full-time
Job ID: 131322
Website: https://apply.firstgroupcareers.com/vacancy/34482/Transit%20Talent/detail
Why Work at First?
Excellent question! With over 800 locations across our divisions, you will have exponential growth opportunity. Furthermore, because safety is our number one priority, you will work in a safe and positive work environment every day. Lastly, you will receive a competitive benefits package that includes: 401k with company match, paid time off, and a complete insurance plan after 30 days of employment (health, dental, and vision).

Responsibilities of an Assistant Safety Manager
  • Administers driver hiring and compliance process (e.g., interviewing and driver selection; collecting applications; criminal background checks; credit reports; drug/alcohol testing; fingerprint checks; DOT physicals; motor vehicle records checks; I-9 forms; training records Zonar review; Drive Cam review and counseling.)

  • Provides direction and guidance to location trainers. Develops and monitors contents of classroom training to ensure compliance. Teaches classes as required. Schedules and conducts re-cert and re-training.

  • Investigates incidents, accidents, and work-related injuries including accident investigation, accident reports, accident files, accident register, and follows up with the claim’s office and adjusters as necessary. Typically determines fault or preventability based on the facts identified at the scene. Provides post-accident counseling with drivers. Retrains drivers as necessary.

  • Prepares and submits accident-related compliance forms, maintains files, and enters in DMO, or otherwise submits data to appropriate person or organization.

  • Plans, schedules and conducts monthly safety meetings based on region and company safety and safety training goals and objectives. Assists and participates in Safety Solutions Team meetings.

  • Provides assistance and training to drivers on passenger management and other safety related issues.

  • Performs driver road checks of driver performance (e.g., pre-trip checks; post-trip checks).

  • May supervise employees with safety and/or driver hiring or training responsibilities (e.g., Safety Supervisor, Field Supervisor, Driver Trainers/Instructors).

  • Supervisory responsibility may range from providing work guidance and leadership to full supervisory duties* such as hiring, selecting and training; setting and adjusting rates of pay and work hours; planning the work; directing tasks/activities; appraising performance; handling employee complaints; recommending and applying discipline; and monitoring legal compliance measures.

  • Provides various reports and analyzes, including safety trends. Develops cost saving recommendations to the Safety Manager.

  • Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

What we would like you to possess:
  • 2 to 3 years’ transportation, safety or related experience.

  • Knowledge of federal and state rules and regulations regarding safety and environmental issues.

  • Must maintain required CDL licensing and all applicable certifications, VTT, etc.

FirstGroup is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Apply today to join our team!

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