District Safety Manager Position Available In Providence, Rhode Island

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Position range in Rhode Island $49.30 – $91.33 Per hour District Safety Manager
Dattco Inc.

Occupation:

Managers, All Other

Location:

Pascoag, RI – 02859
Positions available: 1
Job #: 1566208

Source:

EmployRI

Posted:

5/5/2025

Updated:

5/5/2025

Expires:

7/4/2025

Web Site:

EmployRI
Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. . Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. .
Work Onsite
Full Time Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience
60 Month(s) CDL
Required Schedule
Full Time Job Type
Regular Duration
Permanent Employment Public Transit
Available
Job Description Help for Job Description. . Job Description Help for Job Description. . DATTCO is currently hiring a full-time District Safety Manager for our School Bus Division. This position has safety and training responsibility for multiple locations in Rhode Island and Northeast Connecticut and the person can reside anywhere within that footprint. DATTCO is the largest private passenger transportation company in New England with 1,700 vehicles operating from over 30 locations. DATTCO is a third-generation family-owned and managed company, and we began providing school bus transportation in 1949. We currently service 30 school districts and Regional Education Service Centers throughout Connecticut and Rhode Island, transporting over 140,000 students annually.

What We Offer:

Family-oriented culture & team environment
Promotion opportunities – we promote from within
Medical & dental insurance
Life & disability insurance
401k plan with company match
Paid time off
Company vehicle

Primary Responsibilities:

Work with operations team to maintain a strong safety culture
Recruitment and coordination of local trainers/instructors
Responsible for trainer/instructor development
Program development
Accident investigation
Scheduling remedial training as needed
Scheduling/conducting annual evaluations
Driver counseling
Conduct monthly safety meetings
Drug & alcohol testing as required
Record keeping and reporting as required
Perform annual employee reviews of staff members
Participate in pre-service, in-service and post training programs
Evaluate and coach drivers in the use of AER’s or similar audio/video equipment
Respond to emergencies after hours as needed
Effectively answer routine phone calls, mail and fax inquiries
Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with DATTCO’s policies and procedures and all applicable laws
Maintain CDL with proper endorsements

Position Requirements:

Commercial Driver License Class B with passenger and school bus endorsements
5 years’ experience as a school bus operator
Minimum of 3 years as a safety trainer preferred
Working knowledge of Federal & State laws and regulations
Excellent problem-solving techniques in a fast-paced environment
Ability to communicate effectively with employees, management and school department personnel
Comfortable / confident with public speaking
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Proficient in Microsoft Windows
Knowledge of adult training techniques
Self-motivated
Ability to work within time constraints
Must be able to work in a team environment Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other protected classes. Employer Research Help for Employer Information. .