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- 2-3 years of Public Transit, Safety or related experience is required.
- Commercial Driver's License (CDL) B with Air Brakes and Passenger Endorsements.
- 19(A) Certified with the State of New York (or ability within 6 months of employment)
- Ability to pass a DOT physical examination, including a background and a drug test.
- Travel requirement:
- Understanding and experience in loss prevention and risk management.
- Familiarity with all applicable safety rules, regulations and standards - OSHA, EPA, and ADA requirements
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of NYDOT (New York Department of Transportation), FTA (Federal Transit Administration), FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) rules and regulations.
- Serves as location Designated Employer Representative and manages location FTA Drug and Alcohol compliance.
- Strong written and oral communication skills, that include ability to explain and present regulations to others.
- Experience in directly managing employees.
- Conduct or supervise interviewing, selection, and recruitment of an adequate number of operator applicants to effectively provide safe, efficient, service.
- Manage driver training and may conduct driver training, recommend retraining and discipline as required.
- Review accident reports to reduce the number and severity of accidents, maintain complete safety files (i.e. accident report, worker compensation injury reports).
- Maintain or coordinate complete personnel record keeping.
- Maintain substance abuse file.
- Coordinate compliance with Federal, State, and local laws and work closely with General Manager or Designee to accomplish company objectives.
- Must be able to pass all requirements to be qualified as a Vehicle Operator would at the location.
- Provides direction and guidance to location trainers. Develops and monitors contents of classroom training to ensure compliance.
- Schedules and conducts re-cert and retraining.
- Investigates incidents, accidents, and work-related injuries, including accident investigation, accident reports, accident files, accident register, and follow up with the claims office and adjusters as necessary.
- Provides post-accident counseling with drivers. Retrains drivers as necessary.
- Prepares and submits accident-related compliance forms and maintains files.
- Plans, schedules, and conducts monthly safety meetings based on company safety and safety training goals and objectives. Assists and participates in Safety Action Team meetings.
- Provides assistance and training to drivers and attendants on passenger management and other safety-related issues.
- Performs driver road checks of driver performance.
- Supervise employees with safety and/or driver hiring or training responsibilities (e.g., Road Supervisors, Driver Trainers/Instructors).
- Provides various reports and analyzes, including safety trends. Develops cost-saving recommendations.
- Performs other duties and projects as assigned.