Quality & Safety Manager

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 2-3 days per week

• 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.

• Experience in transit supervision, transportation management, or a similar field preferred.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and guide drivers.