REPORTS TO

SUPERVISES

GRADE

FLSA STATUS

Assistant General Manager of Operations

Operator Trainer, Operation Supervisor, Bus Operator

Exempt

CLASS SUMMARY:

This class is responsible for the overall management of transit operations and safety policies, which includes,  investigating and identifying safety problems/needs; develops and recommends solutions to meet regulatory standards.

1.

Supervises staff to include: prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.

Daily

25%

2.

Conducts incident investigations to determine cause and damages and develop plans to prevent recurrence.

Weekly

25%

3.

Performs equipment and facility inspections to ensure compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations; evaluates work procedures and equipment to ensure adequacy and safety.

Weekly

15%

4.

Develops and coordinates comprehensive safety training programs in collaboration with a third party consultant.

Monthly

15%

5.

Prepares a variety of reports, reviews, assessments, and databases regarding accidents, inspections, and/or other related safety topics.

Daily

10%

6.

Ensures process and equipment safety compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements which includes alcohol and drug testing.

Daily

10%

7.

Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

As Required

N/B

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE (positions in this class typically require):

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety and Health and three to five years of relevant experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS (positions in this class typically require):

Licensing Requirements:

• Commercial Driver's License;

• OSHA Certifications;

• Accident Investigator Certificate;

• National Incident Management Certificate.

KNOWLEDGE (position requirements at entry):

Knowledge of:

• Supervisory principles and practices;

• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations;

• Risk management principles;

• Safety principles and practices;

• Training principles;

• Investigation methods;

• Facility inspection methods and practices.

SKILLS (position requirements at entry):

Skill in:

• Prioritizing, assigning, and evaluating work;

• Conducting investigations;

• Identifying safety and risk hazards;

• Performing facility and job site inspections;

• Preparing reports;

• Interpreting and analyzing applicable laws, rules, and regulations;

• Developing and facilitating training sessions;

• Using a computer and related software applications;

• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require: climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, fumes, odors, dusts, and extreme temperatures.

NOTE: 

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.