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Safety Manager

NEWARK, NJ, US💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-30

Core

Overseeing driver safety, training, regulatory compliance, accident investigation, and employee development for a 47-vehicle paratransit operation.

Role type

Safety Manager (Transportation)

Builds

Safe, compliant, and professional community transportation services

Domain

Public transportation / Paratransit

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Transportation safety, Driver training, Paratransit operations, Accident investigation, Regulatory compliance, Defensive driving, Passenger assistance, ADA transportation requirements, Safety culture development, Corrective action implementation

Preferred skills

Commercial vehicle operations, Community transportation, Public transportation, Employee training, Coaching

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Lead and support safety and driver training programs; Conduct behind-the-wheel driver instruction and safety evaluations; Train employees on defensive driving, passenger assistance, and ADA requirements; Conduct accident and safety-event investigations; Monitor driver performance and compliance; Coach drivers and employees following safety events; Maintain required safety, training, and driver documentation.

Seniority

Mid-Senior level (5+ years experience)

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