Transit Safety Manager

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.