Safety Advisor/Trainer

OPENING DATE:  April 15, 2025

CLOSING DATE:  April 28, 2025

POSITION SUMMARY: The Paraprofessional Transit Safety Advisor and Trainer position will report to the program Director and work together with the Transit Asset Management in maintaining the field of safety for the transit department. The positions shall carry out the function of the Safety Management System (SMS) throughout daily operations. Monitoring of safety issues in office and in routes, including risks and hazards that threaten the safety of employees and assets. He/She will be proactive at finding solutions to accidents and/or incidents within the transit department. This position will also require training new hires and required yearly training of all employees, as well as fuel management for fuel system.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for carrying out Safety Management System (SMS)

• Monitors safety risks and mitigation
• Monitors and nurtures department Safety Culture
• Provides reports on safety performance
• Maintains safety and training documentation
• Carries out safety evaluations when needed
• Provides safety mentoring and counseling to employees when needed
• Works with Transit Asset Management to author safety policy
• Carries out safety trainings and new hire training (Operators and Dispatchers)
• Learn to operate transit vehicles and go out on routes
• Learn dispatch software and lake client calls

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Knowledgeable of applicable safety rules and regulations per FTA (Federal Transit Administration) and DOT (Department of Transportation)
• Knowledge of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, ETC.)
• Possess strong organization skills
• Possess strong communication skills and personable skills
• Possess good analytical ability
• Ability to learn and adhere to tribal rules and regulations
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting objectively
• Ability to read, write, and communicate proficiently
• Ability to stand, bend, and lift heavy items in some situations
• Be at work station at all times with the exception of scheduled break and lunch periods.
• You should be here and clocked in at least a few minutes before your scheduled shift. This is so you can be prepared to start your work on time.
• Remember it is up to you to be ready to work by your scheduled time.
• All other duties assigned.

REPORTS TO: Will report to the Transit Director.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work consists of bending, twisting, squatting, kneeling, frequently lifting up to 24 lbs., and sitting for extended periods of time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work will be conducted in office, outdoors, and on bus routes.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Relevant work experience in field of Safety and/or Safety Management (Preferred)
• Experience working in transit system (Preferred)
• Valid Class D Oklahoma Driver's License
• Experience in Fuel Management

BENEFITS PACKAGE:

• Annual Leave (4 hours per pay period)
• Sick Leave (4 hours per pay period)
• Birthday Leave
• Bereavement Leave (3 paid days off for specified family members)
• Fifteen (15) Paid Holidays
• Medical Insurance (100% employer paid for employee only)
• Dental Insurance (100% employer paid for employee only)
• Life Insurance (100% employer paid for employee only- $40K coverage)
• 401K-up to 3% match

VOLUNTARY BENEFITS (100% employee paid via payroll deduction):

• Medical Insurance BCBS (Spouse, Child(ren), and Family coverage available)
• Dental Insurance Delta Dental (Spouse, Child(ren), and Family coverage available)
• Vision Insurance VSP (Employee, Spouse, Child(ren), and Family coverage available)
• Short-term Disability
• Long-term Disability
• Additional Employee Life Insurance
• Spouse, and Child Life Insurance
• AFLAC

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The Comanche Nation does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

COMANCHE PREFERENCE applies in accordance to the Comanche Nation Human Resources Policies and Procedures. Eligible applicants must submit proof of enrollment with employment application to receive Comanche preference.  
 

INDIAN PREFERENCE applies in accordance with Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC Section 472), Form 4432 must be submitted with employment application to receive Indian Preference. Non-Indian applications will be considered in the absence of qualified Comanche and/or Indian preference applicants. 

Salary : $16 - $19