Posted: 09-Jun-25
Location: Boulder, Colorado
Type: Full Time
Salary: $57,100 - $70,000 annually
Salary Details:
Preferred Education:
Internal Number: 64884
Job Summary
The Safety, Compliance, and Training Manager is responsible for ensuring that the University of Colorado remains fully compliant with all Federal, State, and Local regulations governing its fleet of approximately 700 plated vehicles. This role oversees the verification and maintenance of required licenses and certifications for all university vehicle operators.
In addition to regulatory compliance, the manager leads the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the university’s motor vehicle operations training curriculum. This position plays a key role in promoting a culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence across all campuses.
- Develop, implement and audit safety policies to ensure compliance with respect to Local, State, and Federal transportation regulations. Coordinate annual DOT bus inspections.
- Responsible for driver training, safety and compliance, and bus safety and compliance.
- Monitor and work with operations leadership on permissible driver hours in accordance with Federal hours of service rules and regulations in accident/citation appeal processes.
- Identify potential Transportation safety issues or impacts caused by regulatory changes.
- Review the components and procedures of the Buff Bus Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIR).
- Conduct regularly scheduled safety meetings with Drivers and Transportation Operations Leadership.
- Provide support and respond to accidents and/or weather or other emergency situations involving Transportation.
- Conduct both accident investigation and reconstruction to determine factors contributing to accident and other safety related incidents involving state, local and Federal transportation authorities.
- Coordinate Reportable Accident Registry required by FMCSR.
- Manage and update Driver Qualification Files (“DQFs”).
- Designated Employer Representative (DER) for CDL Drug & Alcohol Program.
- Ensure pre-employment, random, post-accident, or reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing is performed according to University and legal and regulatory guidelines.
- Manage pre/post trip inspections, incident and accident, and fueling procedures.
- Coordinate training of campus CMV/CDL drivers and new drivers on Buff Bus routes with the Fleet Training Specialist.
- Support the Fleet Training Specialist in the training and licensing of CU student drivers receiving their CDL.
- Review and update the curriculum and certification process required of all new CU employees to drive a CU owned motor vehicle.
- Develop new driving training programs to be offered to CU students, faculty and staff. These could include operations and safety training for electric vehicles; accident prevention training for anyone involved in an accident; safe driving training for those receiving a speeding or red-light violation.
- Provide Bicycle Friendly Driver training.
Requested Minimum Requirements (Education and Experience)
Bachelor's Degree (A combination of education and/or job-related experience as
described below may be substituted for the degree on a year-for-year basis.)
1 year of specialized experience with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR).
Experienced in all aspects of Safety, Compliance and Risk Management related functions.
Competencies/Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Working knowledge of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR).
Working knowledge of the Hazardous Materials Regulations contained in 49 CFR.
Demonstrated history of collaborative, collegial, and cooperative working relationships with professional
peers, community constituencies, and external agencies/entities.
Effective interpersonal skills using clear and concise oral and written forms of communication.
Proven decision making, reasoning and analytical skills.
- A current resume.
- A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.
Please apply by June 22, 2025 for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs: https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Transportation-Safety-Compliance-and-Training-Manager/64884