Job brief: Safety Operations Manager

What JoRoute checked · Checked by JoRoute

• Listed on Via's own job board. JoRoute does not take listings from job ads or recruiters.
• First seen by JoRoute 2026-11-04 (3 days ago); last confirmed on the board 2026-11-07.
• The apply link opens job-boards.greenhouse.io, the address Via's board gives for this job.
• No other listing with this title and place on this board in the last 90 days.
• No layoff notices (WARN) under this name in the state files JoRoute reads.

What the listing says · Employer's own words, not checked

• Pay: $75,000 to $85,000 a year
• Job type: Not stated
• Where: Rochester, MN · Rochester
• Posted: 2026-07-21 · over 60 days ago

What the job asks · Employer's own words, not checked

Level: Manager. The title says "Manager".

Must have

• Maintain training documentation, certifications, and compliance records.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with passenger endorsement required.
• 3+ years of experience in driver training, operations management, or field supervision, preferably in fixed route and paratransit settings.
• Certifications & Professional Development:
• We will support continued professional development and certification renewal, including:
• Other state- or service-specific certifications as needed.

Conditions

• Successful completion of a pre-employment physical exam, drug test, criminal background check, and motor vehicle records check is mandatory for employment.

Main duties

• Serve as the primary safety lead for the service - conducting post-incident reviews, safety audits, and ride-alongs to ensure compliance with company and reg…
• Monitor trends in safety data and collaborate with central operations to identify opportunities for proactive coaching or process improvements.
• Support and occasionally act as the Designated Employer Representative (DER) for DOT compliance, ensuring accurate recordkeeping and timely follow-up on test…
• Lead root cause analyses for accidents and incidents and develop corrective action plans.
• Design, deliver, and continually improve driver training programs - including onboarding, remedial, and refresher sessions - with a strong focus on safety, d…

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How it compares · Compared by JoRoute from listings

• Typical listed pay for manager jobs in Rochester, MN: $95k a year (9 listings, 2 employers). This listing is 15% lower.
• Across Via's 136 open listings, 53% of those with a posting date were first posted more than 60 days ago. How Via hires

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