Assistant Manager, Safety & Training

What Will Your Job Look Like?

The Assistant-Manager, Safety and Training is responsible for assisting with implementation of safety and training programs as defined by the Leadership of Safety Administration and will ensure compliance with State and Federal regulations, as well as corporate, client guidelines and policies. 

This position is located at our Austin, TX-South location.

 What You’ll Do:


* Directly manage local Safety Trainers and safety training program which includes managing our Behind-the-Wheel (BTW) trainers to meet the needs of our location


* Evaluate trainer performance and effectiveness in high quality delivery standards ensuring trainee readiness from the classroom to the job in a short turnaround


* Enforce our attendance policy for new hires in training as well as staff attendance to mandatory monthly safety meetings; administer corrective action as appropriate


* Act as the locations secondary drug program manager, ensuring compliance of FTA/DOT regulations


* Conduct investigatory hearings and administer discipline in accordance with policies, procedures, and the local CBA


* Review, determine and respond to all vehicular, passenger and employee accidents/incidents, indicating the cause and preventability, identifying potential trends to be addressed in future training efforts


* Monitor and support all location insurance claims activities to ensure effective communication with claimants, to help control claims costs and support claims closure


* Manage and monitor the FTA’s drug and alcohol DAMIS reporting requirements


* Ensures all new hires meet minimum qualifications for each division including, background and DMV checks


* Ensure all safety manuals, programs and policies and practices are current and meet the needs of the operating divisions; updating as appropriate


* Successfully complete all related audits including those conducted by the Company, the Client, internal staff members, and state and federal regulatory agencies


* Assist with managing a consistent safety culture that incorporates various departments, such as operations, safety, and maintenance


* Assist with Corporate Safety Incentives and programs effectively and consistently, including assignment of Safety Points


* Implement and support the company and client’s safety management system (SMS) safety plan and initiatives


* Assist with employee personnel and training folders, as well as any other documentation needed


* Assist with leading and supporting the local safety Ambassador Committee and SMS Ambassador group


* Assist with the locations worker compensation program to ensure compliance and effectively reduce/eliminate claims


* Deliver proper classroom, behind the wheel and mobility management training in accordance with contractual and company requirements


* Promote employee self-responsibility to achieve all safety goals and training requirements
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