Transit Safety Manager
Sussex County, DE$65,000 - $85,000 Base Salary + Comprehensive Benefits
A well-established transportation and mobility services provider is seeking a Transit Safety Manager to lead safety, compliance, training, and risk management initiatives for a large public transportation operation in Sussex County, Delaware.
This position is ideal for a safety professional with experience in transit, transportation, fleet operations, logistics, or other highly regulated environments. The Safety Manager will play a key role in fostering a culture of safety, ensuring regulatory compliance, reducing risk, and supporting the development and training of frontline employees.
What You'll Do
- Develop, implement, and maintain safety programs, policies, and procedures
- Ensure compliance with FTA, DOT, OSHA, and applicable state and local regulations
- Conduct safety audits, inspections, hazard assessments, and operational reviews
- Lead accident and incident investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective action planning
- Manage and monitor workplace injury prevention initiatives
- Track safety trends, identify risks, and implement improvement strategies
- Coordinate and administer drug and alcohol compliance programs
- Facilitate monthly safety meetings and ongoing safety communications
- Deliver classroom and behind-the-wheel training for operators
- Support recruitment, onboarding, and training of new employees
- Develop emergency response and business continuity plans
- Serve as the primary point of contact during safety audits and regulatory reviews
- Partner with leadership to promote a safe, compliant, and customer-focused operation
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Bachelor's degree in Safety Management, Occupational Safety, Transportation Management, or a related field preferred
- Minimum of 3 years of safety, operations, or transportation leadership experience
- Experience with DOT, OSHA, FTA, or other regulatory compliance programs
- Experience conducting investigations, risk assessments, and safety audits
- Strong understanding of Safety Management Systems (SMS) principles
- Experience developing and delivering employee training programs
- Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and safety management systems
- Class B CDL with Passenger and Air Brake endorsements preferred, or ability to obtain
- Ability to work a flexible schedule and respond to operational needs as necessary
Preferred Backgrounds
We welcome candidates with experience from:
- Public transit
- Paratransit operations
- School transportation
- Commercial transportation
- Fleet management
- Logistics and distribution
- Safety and compliance management
- Municipal or government transportation services
Compensation & Benefits
Salary: $65,000 - $85,000 annually
Benefits include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability coverage
- Voluntary long-term disability coverage
- Minimum of two weeks paid vacation
- Five paid sick days annually
- Twelve paid holidays (including floating holidays)
Why Consider This Opportunity?
This is an opportunity to take ownership of a comprehensive safety program within a critical public service operation. You'll have the ability to drive meaningful improvements, influence company culture, partner with operational leadership, and make a direct impact on employee and passenger safety every day.
Apply today if you are passionate about safety leadership, regulatory compliance, employee development, and continuous operational improvement.
