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Safety Manager

Transdev

Elmira, NYFull-time$62–66K/yrSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$62–66K/yr
Location
Elmira, NY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Safety Manager ensures compliance with applicable regulations and company safety requirements while leading, recruiting, and training operator candidates. Based in Elmira, the role supports CTran, CEATS, and Steuben County Transit. The manager provides operator instruction, oversees safety and injury-prevention programs, investigates accidents, and works with client and corporate personnel to identify training needs.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Regulatory ComplianceOperator TrainingDefensive DrivingSafety Program ManagementRoot-Cause AnalysisTraining Material DevelopmentSafety ManagementOperations ManagementPhysical StaminaLifting 50 Pounds

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED3 Years Passenger Transportation ExperienceDOT Drug Test and PhysicalU.S. Work Eligibility Without SponsorshipPre-Employment Drug Screen

Benefits

Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

Full job description

Safety Manager

The Safety Manager ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and with company safety requirements. Responsible for continuous leadership, recruitment and training of operator candidates. Promotes strong leadership and influences positive employee morale throughout the location. This position is based in Elmira, NY in supporting the CTran, CEATS and Steuben County Transit.

Transdev is proud to offer:

  • Competitivecompensationpackage of minimum$62,353.20–maximum $66,000.

Benefits include:

  • Vacation:minimumoftwo(2)weeks

  • Sickdays:5days

  • Holidays:12 days;8 standard and 4floating

  • Otherstandardbenefits:401(k)retirementplan,medical,dentalandvision,lifeinsurance,short-term disability, voluntary long-term disability.

Benefits may vary depending on location policy. The above represents the standard Corporate Policy.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provides behind-the-wheel instruction according to corporate and client specifications in all aspects of vehicleoperationandpassengertransportation,includingdefensivedriving,serviceareafamiliarization, passenger loading, unloading and securement.

  • Conductsclassroomtraininginaccordancewithcorporateandlocationrequirements.

  • Ensureallsafetymanuals,programs,policies,andproceduresarecurrentandmeettheneedsofthe location.

  • Documentalltrainingactivitiesandensure accurate completionofalltraining-relatedemployeerecords.

  • Establisharelationshipwithclientandcorporatepersonneltoidentifyadditionaltrainingneeds,resources, and opportunities.

  • Prepares andconducts monthlysafety meetings.

  • Maintainsanadequateandcompleteemployeefilingsystemandparticipatesinauditsandinspectionsto meet client and corporate expectations.

  • Directsthelocationdrug&alcoholprogramtoincluderandomdrugtestingandensuresallfilesare updated to pass regular audits.

  • Managesthe injurypreventionprogramtoreduce the numberofworkplace injuries.

  • Conductsaccidentinvestigationusingroot-cause analysis andassignsemployee re-trainingasrequired.

  • Responsibleformaintaining/postingOSHA log.

  • Conductsroadobservationstoevaluateoperatorsafety,customerservice,andsystematicknowledgeofthe service.

  • Provides coachingandre-trainingas requiredonDrive Cam.

  • Respondtocustomercommentsrelated totheservice.

  • Mustbe able toworkshifts orflexible workschedulesasneeded.

  • Otherdutiesasrequired.

Qualifications:

  • HighSchoolDiploma orGEDrequired

  • Minimumof(3)years’experience inthe passengertransportationindustry.

  • Experiencein locationsafetymanagementand/oroperationsmanagement.

  • Providingqualitytraining,includingthecreationandmanagementoftraining materials.

  • Mustbe able toworkshifts orflexible workschedulesasneeded.

  • SubjecttoaDOTdrugtestingandphysicalifapplicable.DOTRegulation49CFRPart40doesnot authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including cannabis, for any reason.

Physical Requirements:

The essential functions of this position require the ability to:

  • Workoutsideinvaryingtemperature,weather,andhumidityconditions-100%ofthejobisperformed outside, work alone and in remote locations.

  • Sitforextendedperiods (upto6–8hours perday);frequentlywalkforlongdistances andonpossible sloped ground or slippery and uneven surfaces

  • Pushandpullobjectsupto 50 pounds,occasionallythroughouttheworkday;liftmaterialweighingupto 50 lbs. with or without assistance; occasionally bend, kneel, or crouch to files or equipment stored at ground level

  • Withstandheavytrafficareaswhileperformingthedutiesofthejob;tolerateexposuretoconsiderable amounts of dust, vehicle fumes and noise.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Transdev complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [email protected]

Drug-free workplace:

Transdev maintains a drug-free workplace. Applicants must:

  • BeeligibletoworkintheUnitedStateswithoutrequiringsponsorshipnoworinthefuture(ifbasedinthe U.S.).

  • Successfullypassa pre-employmentdrug screen.

About Transdev : Cities, counties, airports, companies, and universities across the U.S. contract with Transdev to operate their transportation systems, maintain their vehicle and fleets, and deliver on mobility solutions. Transdev U.S. employs a team of 32,000 across 400 locations while maintaining more than 17,000 vehicles.

Part of a global company, Transdev is a leader in mobility with operations in 19 countries, proudly operated by 110,000 team members from around the world. As an operator and global integrator of mobility, we are driven by our purpose. Transdev – the mobility company – empowers the freedom to move every day thanks to safe, reliable, and innovative solutions that serve the common good. Find out more at www.TransdevNA.com or watch an overview video at https://youtu.be/ilO5cv0G4mQ

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. 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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.

Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status.

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.

California applicants: Please Click Here for CA Employee Privacy Policy

Job Category: Management

Job Type: Full Time

Req ID: 9383

Pay Group: 1BU

Cost Center: 57206

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.

Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

Drug-free workplace

If based in the United States, applicants must be eligible to work in U.S. without restrictions for any employer at any time; be able to pass a drug screen and background check.

California applicants: Please Click Here for CA Employee Privacy Policy.

About Transdev

Cities, counties, airports, companies, and universities across the U.S. contract with Transdev to operate their transportation systems, maintain their vehicle and fleets, and deliver on mobility solutions. Transdev U.S. employs a team of 32,000 across 400 locations while maintaining more than 17,000 vehicles.

Part of a global company, Transdev is a leader in mobility with operations in 19 countries, proudly operated by 110,000 team members from around the world. As an operator and global integrator of mobility, we are driven by our purpose. Transdev – the mobility company – empowers the freedom to move every day thank to safe, reliable, and innovative solutions that serve the common good. Find out more at http://www.TransdevNA.com or watch an overview video.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,058 open Safety Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$62–66K/yr
  • New York median$115–140K/yr51 salary ranges
  • US median$104–130K/yr602 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $64K, is 48% below the New York median midpoint ($124K) — in the lowest quarter of Safety Manager salary ranges in New York.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 66 open Safety Manager jobs in New York and 1,058 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in New York
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Safety Manager postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (853 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 415 of the 1,058 open Safety Manager jobs (39%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 29, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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