The Rapid is looking for a Safety and Training Manager to join our team!

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If you are ready for a career where every day you are making a positive impact on our community, then it is time you explored The Rapid! The Rapid is a transportation organization headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI. We serve the following communities: Grand Rapids, East Grand Rapids, Grandville, Kentwood, Walker, and Wyoming. Discover why the U.S. News and World Report ranks Grand Rapids, MI among the top places to live in the United States. Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of Grand Rapids-a city that defines innovation, community, and cultural richness. From Grand Rapids' world-renowned art scene to year-round fun activities. Grand Rapids is a great place to raise a family. Grand Rapids is ranked at the top of the list of the best places to raise a family in the U.S. by Rocket Homes. Dream big, live grand-start your journey with The Rapid today!

The Safety and Training Manager leads and manages The Rapid's new Bus Operator training and transportation customer service and technical training programs. Leads and manages The Rapid's safety efforts through the design and maintenance of its safety plans and programs. Manages, selects, supervises, and professionally develops safety and training staff. Provides safety recommendations for service planning, route development, and fleet specifications. Oversee the continuous improvement of associated safety and training plans, programs, provides input for operating procedures, and policy manuals. Ensures a commitment to safety through effective leadership, role modeling and implementing practices that demonstrate safety as a fundamental value and a priority in all aspects of work. Performs related duties as required. Works under the general supervision of the Chief Operating Officer

Here's what you can look forward to as a valued member of our team:

• Salary starting at $84,085 - 105,106; commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Health Insurance - We offer three medical plan options through Priority Health for you and your spouse, and/or children. A Health Savings Account with an employer contribution and match is available with our High Deductible Health Plan! 
• Dental Insurance - The Rapid offers two dental options through BCBSM, including orthodontic coverage.
• Vision Insurance - Is offered through BCBSM, utilizing the VSP network.
• Retirement Contribution - We understand the importance of secure financial planning. You are eligible to participate in a 457 Retirement Saving plan on your first day. We offer an employer matching program!
• Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability -Benefit from basic life and AD&D Insurance and short-term disability provided by The Rapid.
• Wellbeing and Fitness - We care about your overall wellbeing. We provide an employee assistance program. You can enjoy our onsite fitness center and gym membership reimbursement. 
• Explore your community - Your employee badge is your ticket (and your eligible dependents) to riding The Rapid for FREE! 
• Vacation - Your vacation time accrues at 8 hours per month and Sick time accrues at 6 hours per month.

What will you be doing in this role:

• Develops, maintains, tracks, and monitors the Public Transit Agency Safety Plan (PTASP) using Safety Management Systems (SMS) practices as defined by the Federal Transit Administration. This includes leading the Safety Committee. 
• Evaluates existing programs, formulates general safety policies and procedures for employees in compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations.
• Conducts studies and analyses of accident causes and hazards to health for use by company personnel and outside agencies. Consults with departments on design aspects related to shelters, routes, operation of facilities, other projects, vehicles, equipment, and processes.
• Compiles and submits accident reports required by regulatory agencies.
• Reviews accident and injury reports and participates in additional investigations as deemed necessary to determine common accident causes or trends. 
• Evaluates safe work practices among employee groups, particularly in Maintenance, Facilities and Transportation departments.
• Consults with insurance carrier(s) as needed to initiate new or enhance agency safety.
• Contributes to programs or internal media which will increase awareness in safe practices and promote a positive safety culture.
• Leads and effectively manages the design, development, and implementation of initial and recurrent training programs for bus operators. Conducts training needs assessments and gap analysis in consultation with Transportation and Maintenance Directors, supervisors, and other stakeholders.
• Develops, maintains, and manages implementation of annual and multi-year plans and schedules for training programs designed to fulfill all training objectives, and assures successful start-up of new service programs. Ensures adequate resources for developing and delivering bus operator training programs. Sets targets for the department and staff in all key areas of performance.
• Leads and manages safety and training staff. Establishes objectives, standards, work schedules and accountability for team performance. 
• Models and promotes an organizational culture of professionalism, superior customer service, community service, support to bus operators, continuous review and improvement, and the highest levels of performance and effectiveness of training and safety practices.
• Ensures accurate and complete recordkeeping related to safety and operator training.
• Manages agency wide CDL license qualification, continuing driver education, and training.
• Assures proper contributions by safety and training in The Rapid's processes for accident review, bus system change, safety review, process and productivity improvements and development of new service projects.
• Establishes performance standards for staff and programs, setting goals and tracking performance to those goals.
• Acts in accordance with The Rapid's Collective Bargaining Agreement, and renders appropriate, timely recommendations as required.
• Stays current in technical advancements in training and transit operations through education, training, and representation of The Rapid in transit industry training-related associations. Applies new information, technology and techniques as appropriate.

To be successful in this role you will need: 

• A bachelor's degree in Education, Business or Public administration, Communications, or a related closely related field PLUS, four (4) years of experience in technical occupational training, one (1) year of which must have included supervisory or managerial responsibilities for managing budget, process, or people OR, Any equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Experience in operations, manufacturing or transportation management work experience is a plus. 
• Must possess or be able to obtain a Commercial Driver License (CDL) with passenger (P) and airbrake endorsements. Must be able to meet and maintain all DOT physical examination requirements. Desirable to have or be able to obtain TSI's TSSP and OSHA's 30-hour training, or equivalent. 

Physical Demands:

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 accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for extended periods, frequently required to walk and stand. Use of hands and arms is necessary to reach or use various tools or objects. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus

The Rapid is an EEO Employer. Minorities, veterans, and women are encouraged to apply. The Rapid is committed to employing people with disabilities and making reasonable accommodations for them. Let our recruiter know if you need an to request an accommodation at any point during the application/interview process.