Safety Officer at Krapf Group – Manchester, Pennsylvania

OVERVIEW OF KRAPF GROUP:

Krapf Group Vision: Provide the best passenger transportation anytime, anywhere. Krapf is serious about service and safety. We are one of the largest private, family-owned school bus contractors in the U.S. In addition, Krapf has transit, paratransit and charter lines of business. Founded in 1942 with two employees, Krapf has grown to thousands of employees in multiple states. Krapf Corporate Headquarters is located in West Chester, Pennsylvania.

EXPECTATIONS:

• Support Krapf vision and mission in all activities
• Demonstrate Krapf Core Values of commitment, open communication, respect and excellent service
• Represent Krapf in a professional, business-like manner
• Comply with all Krapf employee and safety policies

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position assists the Safety Manager in the development and implementation of corporate safety programs and procedures as well as with the operating functions of the Safety Department; Support the Division Managers in adhering to DOT, FMCSR, OSHA, safety regulations and other contractual requirements, to ensure a safe, healthy, and accident-free work environment by performing the position functions personally or by supervision of others.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Respond to and investigate accidents/incidents; document all required information, and process all necessary reports and paperwork
• Assist the Safety Manager with the operating functions of the Safety Department.
• Ensure employee safety compliance
• Investigate unsafe driving complaints
• Coordinate substance abuse prevention programs
• Conduct & document post-accident interviews
• Implement company substance abuse prevention & screening programs
• Oversee drug & alcohol screening programs to assure compliance with required drug & alcohol testing
• Maintain screening database & serve as liaison with third party tester
• Prepare & submit all substance reports in accordance with DOT and contractual requirements
• Maintain strong working relationship with police departments, township authorities and county emergency departments including reporting hazardous road conditions and incidents of vandalism
• Conduct safety audits
• Conduct safety meetings
• Serve on regular rotation for on-call response program for “after hours” and weekend safety incidents and the “after hours” safety program
• Serve on regular on-call rotation
• Other work-related duties as assigned

DIRECT REPORTS:

• None

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent verbal communication and customer relations skills
• 3 years’ experience in safety related field preferred
• Transportation experience preferred
• Experience in accident/incident investigation
• Demonstrated attention to detail
• Computer literacy, spreadsheets and letter writing skills
• Ability to problem-solve
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Self-motivated, self-starter
• Ability to handle & maintain confidential information
• Valid CDL license or willingness to obtain one
• Excellent motor vehicle record

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Safety or related field or equivalent work experience preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Periodically lifting objects weighing 10-20 lbs.
• Ability to reach; climb stairs; bend & kneel to conduct vehicle inspections and vehicle accident investigations

SAFETY SENSITIVE STATUS:

This job is considered Safety-Sensitive and incumbents are subject to random substance, drug and alcohol testing.

This job description supersedes all previous job descriptions and like documents. This job description is summarized in general terms and may not include all job responsibilities related to the position. Krapf reserves the right to interpret, clarify or make changes or revisions to this job description as specific situations warrant.

EOE

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