- Salary
- $60k+
- Location
- West Palm Beach, FL · West Palm Beach, Florida, United States
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Field Operations
- Seniority
- Manager
- Source
- Greenhouse
Description
Via is using technology to transform transportation around the world. From changing a single person’s daily commute to reducing humanity’s collective environmental footprint — we’ve got huge goals.
As a Quality & Safety Manager you will play a crucial role in ensuring the highest levels of safety, service quality, and operational efficiency for our transit services. You will be responsible for supervising and training drivers, managing on-the-road performance, responding to incidents, and maintaining service standards. This role is ideal for individuals who thrive in dynamic environments and are committed to fostering a culture of safety and excellence.
**This is an in-person position with the expectation that you will be in the field 4-5 days per week**
What You’ll Do:
- Conduct on-the-road supervision, including ride-alongs and shadowing, to ensure compliance with safety and service standards.
- Monitor and evaluate driver interactions and adherence to safety protocols, providing constructive feedback and coaching.
- Partner with the Field Manager to provide continuous training, including initial, remedial, and refresher courses.
- Deliver hands-on coaching on best practices, safety procedures, and service expectations.
- Lead post-accident and post-incident protocols, serving as the Designated Employer Representative (DER) for DOT compliance.
- Act as the primary point of contact for urgent operational issues, implementing real-time solutions to ensure service continuity.
- Review and assess complaint reports, driver feedback, and training session documentation.
- Conduct training needs assessments and implement necessary improvements.
- 85% on-the-road supervision, 15% training and administrative duties.
Who You Are:
- Experience in transit supervision, transportation management, or a similar field preferred.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and guide drivers.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to make quick, effective decisions in dynamic situations.
- Strong communication skills for effective feedback delivery and conflict resolution.
- Knowledge of DOT regulations, safety standards, and ADA/paratransit compliance is a plus.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Final salary will be determined by the candidate’s experience, knowledge, and skills. Salary reflected does not include equity or variable pay, where applicable
- Salary: $60,000 / year
Ready to join the ride?
Via is an equal opportunity employer.
