Under the supervision of the Manager of Safety and Training, the incumbent performs a variety of tasks in relation to safety, risk management, and training coordination. The incumbent is required to plan, develop, coordinate, and implement an effective safety education, accident prevention program, while tracking and maintaining all training records for Skagit Transit. This is inclusive of administering initial training, refresher, and remedial courses for all staff. The incumbent will also assess training needs, work with management and staff to develop standard operating procedures to advance the overall needs of the safety and training development programs.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
SAFETY/TRAINING COORDINATOR
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Wage Range: $83,022.46-$107,158.62 Annually
JOB SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Manager of Safety and Training, the incumbent performs a variety of tasks in relation to safety, risk management, and training coordination. The incumbent is required to plan, develop, coordinate, and implement an effective safety education, accident prevention program, while tracking and maintaining all training records for Skagit Transit. This is inclusive of administering initial training, refresher, and remedial courses for all staff. The incumbent will also assess training needs, work with management and staff to develop standard operating procedures to advance the overall needs of the safety and training development programs.
WAGE: $83,022.46-$107,158.62 Annually
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Assist in the implementation and monitoring of Skagit Transit’s safety and risk management program including, but not limited to, assisting with or performing accident and/or injury investigations, risk assessment, safety regulation enforcement, hazardous materials management, blood-borne pathogen exposure control program, and injury/accident claims management
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Assist with the development and implementation of safety awareness and accident reduction programs
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Compile and evaluate relevant information and evidence; review accident/injury reports and prepare recommendations regarding appropriate action for safety violations; determine the preventability status of accidents and injuries as needed
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Provide driver training for all Skagit Transit employees who are required to operate Skagit Transit vehicles
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Oversee driver trainees during the training period, including scheduling work shifts, approving timecards, and evaluating overall performance
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Assess and evaluate other safety sensitive employees to assess basic vehicle operation, safe defensive driving skills and overall job performance; review and discuss with the employee the skills required for optimal job performance; recommend and conduct retraining as necessary to ensure optimal job performance
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Assist with the implementation of effective training programs for all staff using classroom, computer-based, and on-the-road training (where applicable); training program includes new hire, refresher, and remedial training to support safe work habits, maximize customer safety, and protect Skagit Transit property
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May be asked to serve on interview panels for new driver trainees and may conduct physicals standards evaluations for driver candidates
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Assist and communicate with new employees to ensure proper testing and licensing requirements are met prior to the start of work
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Perform periodic driving evaluations and report results and recommendations to the Manager of Safety and Training
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Must be able to operate all Skagit Transit vehicles
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Prepare and maintain records, files, reports, and documentation related to safety and training activities and required compliance records
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Maintain safety bulletin and information boards; develop and maintain current handouts, literature, and reference materials related to safety and training
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Perform other related duties as assigned
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May be required to serve as a designated emergency responder during disasters and/or emergencies
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Conduct departmental safety inspections as assigned
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Serve as alternate to the Department Manager in reporting to the National Transit Database (NTD)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform the job. A typical way to meet this requirement would be:
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Associate degree in business or public administration, urban or transportation planning or related field
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Three years of experience in transit operations and/or occupational health and safety and training, preferably in the public transit setting
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Valid Washington State Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B
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Maintain acceptable driving record
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Must possess and maintain valid first aid and CPR training certification
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Must maintain DOT Medical Physical Certification
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Must acquire OSHA 30 certification within six months of hire
BENEFITS:
All employees are eligible to receive:
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Paid Holidays
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Employee Assistance Program
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Free Bus Pass
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General Leave
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Department of Retirement Systems PERS2 or PERS3 enrollment
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Voluntary Flexible Spending Account
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Benefits begin the first day of the month following the date of hire.
Recruitment open until closed
Skagit Transit is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Business