Our client is a leading provider of transportation and infrastructure services, supporting a wide range of industries including technology, manufacturing, railroads, higher education, corporate campuses, healthcare, aviation, and public transit systems.
With a national footprint, the company delivers critical services across multi-modal transportation operations, integrated command centers, electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure, technology integration, analytics, fleet management, specialty cleaning, and enhancing rider experience performance.
As the organization continues to expand, it is seeking a skilled and mission-driven full-time Safety Supervisor to support its growing operations.
This position is fully onsite in the San Bernadino, CA area and includes some travel.
The Safety Supervisor will provide strategic leadership and oversight of safety programs within a regional transportation operation focused on railroad crew transportation. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with safety procedures and regulations, and fostering a strong safety culture among operations managers and vehicle drivers.
The position supports operations encompassing 300–500 vehicles and 600–1,000 drivers, with a strong focus on safety compliance, incident prevention, and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with operational leadership to ensure compliance with safety policies, as well as federal and state laws related to driver selection and transportation safety.
- Oversee the quality and effectiveness of training programs related to railroad crew transportation.
- Develop, implement, and monitor safety policies and procedures aimed at reducing incidents, injuries, and liability risks.
- Serve as the primary safety liaison to assigned client operations teams and address day-to-day safety concerns.
- Conduct post-incident investigations, determine root causes, assess preventability, document findings, and coordinate corrective actions with human resources and operations teams.
- Respond to and investigate Safety Hotline complaints; take appropriate action based on findings.
- Monitor and track driver and vehicle compliance across assigned regions or client accounts.
- Facilitate regular safety meetings with operational leadership to review trends, implement corrective measures, and report progress to senior safety leadership.
- Oversee the activities of safety ambassadors assigned within the region.
- Maintain a strong onsite presence at railroad yards and field offices to reinforce safety culture and understand field-level challenges.
- Deliver driver training in person as needed and manage ongoing safety training compliance.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred; Transportation Safety Certification is a plus.
- 3–5 years of safety experience in passenger transportation; railroad operations experience is strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of DOT, OSHA, EEOC, and related compliance regulations.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to motivate teams and foster a culture of safety.
- Proven ability to manage complex investigations and deliver effective corrective actions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Ability to conduct vehicle and facility inspections, with occasional physical demands (lifting/moving 25–50 lbs) and strong sensory acuity.
- High attention to detail, organization, and a proactive mindset.
This opportunity offers competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and strong potential for long-term professional growth. The work environment is collaborative and mission-driven, with a focus on safety, reliability, and service excellence.
Salary range: $65,000 - $75,000 plus 3-5% bonus.
Our client is committed to creating an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected status.
