Operations and Safety Manager

Overview If you reside in California, please see our California Applicant Privacy Policy for more information about our data handling practices and your data rights. Responsibilities MV Transportation is seeking an  Operations and Safety Manager  to provide support, leadership and direction to assigned operatin Responsibilities : Recruit and screen potential new hire operator candidates to be placed into training ensuring that efforts meet the staffing needs of the project. Manage new hire and veteran operator training programs to ensure that all operators receive the minimum initial training and that all employees receive required annual and on-going training. Community outreach to identify potential new hire candidates as well as the most appropriate recruiting sources. Provide and/or manage 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. Provide and/or manage monthly or annual ongoing/refresher training in topics relevant to the service and service area and in a timely manner. Respond to and/or provide for trained staff response to operator accidents and incidents, ensuring appropriate collection of information, documentation of events, and reporting per company and client policy. Review all vehicular, passenger and employee accidents/incidents for determination of cause and preventability, identifying potential trends to be addressed in future training efforts as well as ensuring that retraining and safety points are assessed according to company policy. In conjunction with corporate staff, manage all aspects of the Drug and Alcohol Testing program including pre-employment, random and post-accident testing requirements. Conduct regular reviews of local testing facilities ensuring compliance with corporate and federal policy. Establish functional Safety Committee of operators and staff to review safety concerns and make recommendations to management for potential additional safety efforts. Assist operations and maintenance departments in identifying additional or refresher training needs based on current trends within the employee base. Ensure complete and accurate documentation of all training activities and accurate completion of all training related employee records. Establish relationships with key client agency personnel to identify additional training needs, resources, and opportunities. Work with corporate claims staff to ensure that all liability and worker’s compensation claims are handled promptly and effectively and, in an effort, to reduce financial liability as well as recoup on all subrogatable claims. …