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DATTCO Transportation Safety Director in New Britain, Connecticut
Transportation Safety Director
Department: Motor Coach Safety
Location: New Britain, CT
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DATTCO is searching for transportation professional to serve as the Safety Director for our Coach & Tour Division.
DATTCO is a third-generation, family-owned transportation company with over 1,900 employees located throughout New England. DATTCO was founded in 1924 and entered the motor coach charter business in 1964 with the New York World-s Fair. DATTCO is now New England-s largest private passenger transportation company. Our Coach & Tour Group operates 188 vehicles and drives 6 million miles annually. Learn more about us at www.dattco.com.
What We Offer:
Family-oriented culture & team environment
Medical & dental insurance
Life insurance
Flexible spending account
401k plan with company match
Paid time off
Paid training
Certification reimbursement
Competitive compensation package
Primary Responsibilities:
Oversight of all aspects of state and federal commercial vehicle driver and carrier regulatory safety compliance.
Management of compliance programs, staff development, telematics program monitoring, new employee on-boarding and other key duties.
Direct supervision of all Safety Dept staff, oversight of safety programs such as training, accident prevention and investigation, analysis of trends and corrective actions, and developing strategies to minimize losses.
This position will also build and develop relationships with internal and external partners to further enhance the overall cohesiveness and furtherance of a positive business culture.
Position Requirements:
College education or equivalent education via certificate level training or previous employer training/experience pertaining to managerial practices.
Minimum five years- experience in a commercial vehicle safety related position with minimum three years- experience as a safety trainer
Minimum 3 years- previous employment as a manager within the transportation industry. Previous experience as an owner operator and/or relevant law enforcement, US DOT/FTA experience considered.
Must possess a valid CDL with P and F endorsements; with a minimum three years- experience in the operation of motor coaches and/or transit buses with acceptable driving history.
Expert knowledge of state and Federal motor carrier compliance regulations for passenger and property carrying industries including drug and alcohol program administration and numerical reconciliations.
Must also possess strong interpersonal skills, ability in public presentations, lesson plan/curriculum development, team building, and performance evaluations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Office, accident event recorder/camera systems management, vehicle telematic and electronic logging systems with OSHA and Dept. of Labor familiarity.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
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