Internal - Transportation Safety Manager at LAZ Parking Midwest, LLC – Denver, Colorado

As one of the largest and fastest-growing transportation and mobility service providers in the country, LAZ delivers innovative, reliable, and customer-first solutions that go far beyond the curb. From campus shuttles and paratransit services to large-scale transit operations, were redefining the way people get where they need to go safely, efficiently, and with a human touch.

Yes, we're experts in transportation logistics, but what truly sets us apart is our commitment to people. Our motto says it all: Parking is our industry. People are our passion. Whether we're optimizing shuttle routes, managing complex transit contracts, or enhancing rider experience through technology, our goal is the same: to elevate lives through better mobility.

If youre a transportation leader who thrives on operational excellence, community impact, and building high-performing teams, lets talk.

Compensation: $75K-$85K DOE + bonus!

The Spirit of the Position:

The Transportation Safety Manager reports to the National Director of Transportation Safety with a dotted line to Location Leadership (ie. General Manager, Assistant General Manager) and is responsible for facilitating ongoing safety training initiatives for frontline employees, supervisors, and operations managers. This is a high-demand role, with daily interaction between all dedicated location staff classifications and the local leadership team.

As a company devoted to promoting an employee-focused servant leadership culture. The Transportation Safety Manager ensures DOT Compliance with Federal, State, and Local regulations, as well as ensuring that all LAZs internal safety policies and best practices are met with satisfactory completion. We hire individuals who make safety and customer service their top priorities.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the locations recurring safety training program, ensuring alignment with Safety Department policies and requirements.
• Conduct regular driver trainings, evaluations, and road tests; recommend retraining or discipline when necessary.
• Lead onboarding and new hire training, including safety vetting, driver evaluations, and follow up surveys or quizzes.
• Conduct safety meetings and trainings for operations teams, covering location specific risks and company wide safety initiatives.
• Participate in weekly and monthly meetings with the Regional Transportation Safety Team.
• Perform scheduled and random inspections of drivers, vehicles, and fleet operations to ensure safety and regulatory compliance.
• Complete or support Leadership in submitting accurate accident reports through LAZs TPA platform and meet any client reporting requirements.
• Review accident trends to identify recurring hazards and recommend mitigation strategies to reduce frequency and severity.
• Maintain complete and compliant safety documentation, including driver DOT files and vehicle binders.
• Oversee annual inspections to ensure all safety and compliance documents are prepared and audit ready.
• Develop, update, and implement training materials and processes, including location specific manuals, driver training, onboarding programs, and manager development.
• Support Safety, Security, and Training audits, including driver evaluations, site visit reviews, risk assessments, hazard boards, and self assessed audits.
• Research and recommend new hazard prevention equipment and safety resources.
• Assist in maintaining a pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future operational needs.
• Collaborate with the Regional Safety Manager to create and maintain location specific training materials aligned with departmental standards.
• Partner with HR to reinforce accountability and consistent safety practices at the location.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience.
• TSI and/or Smith System certification preferred.

Experience:

• 2-3 years of transportation, safety, or related experience with emphasis on claims and loss prevention.
• CDL license is preferred.

• Working knowledge of industry standards and operational demands.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications.

Skills:

• Ability to seek improvement and create an environment of idea sharing and creative problem solving.
• Strong customer service skills and abilities.
• Ability to be approachable and facilitate coaching conversations with employees and managers.
• Ability to mitigate and lead others to overcome challenges (Never Ever Give Up Attitude).
• Excellent teambuilding and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and multi-task.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and standard business practices.
• Demonstrates a sense of urgency and timeliness.

Travel:

• Willing to travel occasionally to support national safety initiatives.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift, push, and pull at least 50 pounds.

• Willingness to work in the elements heat, wind, snow, rain, etc.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability bend, stoop, squat, and lift frequently throughout a shift.

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential duties/functions.

• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Compensation: This position may be bonus eligible.

• LAZ also provides additional optional benefits such as:
• Optional life insurance
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Reimbursement for approved travel expenses

LAZ Parking is an equal opportunity employer. In all our employment practices, including hiring, we are firmly committed to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetics, Vietnam era, special disabled, recently separated and other protected veterans, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. No question in our application process is used for the process of limiting or excluding any applicant's consideration for employment on such grounds.

LAZ Parking participates in E-Verify.