Vice President-Safety

About Transdev: Cities, counties, airports, companies, and universities across the U.S. contract with Transdev to operate their transportation systems, maintain their vehicle and fleets, and deliver on mobility solutions. Transdev U.S. employs a team of 32,000 across 400 locations while maintaining more than 17,000 vehicles.

Part of a global company, Transdev is a leader in mobility with operations in 19 countries, proudly operated by 110,000 team members from around the world. As an operator and global integrator of mobility, we are driven by our purpose. Transdev - the mobility company - empowers the freedom to move every day thank to safe, reliable, and innovative solutions that serve the common good. Find out more at ~~~ or watch an overview video at ~~~

About the Role: The Vice President, Safety provides overall strategic direction and leadership in establishing a safety sensitive culture for Transdev, US which includes the creation of Safety policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with all FTA, DOT, and OSHA standards, and development and implementation of training and safety programs, which contributes to system-wide reduced accidents, injuries, and claims.

• Develops and maintains company safety policies and procedures

• Directs a team of Regional Safety Directors to ensure compliance with company policies, and Federal and State laws regarding driver selection and safety

• Develops and implements driver selection and training programs and supports and advises on driver recruitment issues

• Leads all safety and training functions for property startups

• Oversees the Lytx contract and program management

• Manages safety vendor contracts and relationships

• Researches and develops programs for screening and training new drivers; for tracking and reporting driver performance; for introducing continuing education; and for heightening driver awareness to safety performance

• Develops and institutes programs to monitor and investigate workers' compensation and auto liability claims, company drug and substance abuse policy enforcement, criminal record and background checks, and OSHA compliance requirements for the company

• Directs and leads the company's internal and external safety audit program

• Oversees WebRisk accident and injury portal for the safety department

• Ensures global and company Key Performance Indicators are developed as needed, accurately tracked, analyzed, and maintained

• Assists and advises on risk financing issues, specifically the placement and maintenance of general liability, auto liability and workers' compensation coverage

Education, Licensing, and Certifications:

• Advanced degree preferred

• Certified Safety and Security Director (CSSD) or other safety specific certification preferred

Experience

• 10 years of transportation or logistics safety experience preferred; including 8 years of management experience

Skills and Knowledge Required

• Extensive experience in large, matrixed environments required.

• Proven managerial and leadership experience to provide direction, guidance, and coaching

• Demonstrated expertise in developing, implementing, and evaluating leading-edge Transportation Safety Training programs and policies

• Strong knowledge of regulations and legislation governing standards for health and safety in the workplace

• Significant executive level experience in Transportation Safety Education and Training Experience providing Safety leadership nationwide

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

• Ability to analyze safety and financial data

• Knowledgeable of FTA, DOT, and OSHA standards. Travel requirement outside of immediate area 75%

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Drug testing and background check

• Testing related to job requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.

Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

Drug-free workplace

If based in the United States, applicants must be eligible to work in U.S. without restrictions for any employer at any time; be able to pass a drug screen and background check.

California applicants: Please Click Here for CA Employee Privacy Policy.

Job Category: Executive & Senior Level Management

Req ID: 1053

Pay Group: NF2

Cost Center: 819

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.

Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

Drug-free workplace

If based in the United States, applicants must be eligible to work in U.S. without restrictions for any employer at any time; be able to pass a drug screen and background check.

California applicants: Please Click Here for CA Employee Privacy Policy.

About Transdev

Cities, counties, airports, companies, and universities across the U.S. contract with Transdev to operate their transportation systems, maintain their vehicle and fleets, and deliver on mobility solutions. Transdev U.S. employs a team of 32,000 across 400 locations while maintaining more than 17,000 vehicles.

Part of a global company, Transdev is a leader in mobility with operations in 19 countries, proudly operated by 110,000 team members from around the world. As an operator and global integrator of mobility, we are driven by our purpose. Transdev - the mobility company - empowers the freedom to move every day thank to safe, reliable, and innovative solutions that serve the common good. Find out more at ~~~ or watch an overview video.