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ABM Industries Safety Coordinator in Jamaica, New York
Overview
ABM is a leader in facility services and transportation operations, committed to delivering safe, reliable, and customer-focused shuttle bus services. We pride ourselves on maintaining the highest safety standards while fostering a strong safety culture among our employees. We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Safety Coordinator to oversee health, safety, and environmental (EH&S) programs for our busy JFK and LGA airport shuttle bus operations.
This is a field-based position with direct responsibility for coordinating safety initiatives that protect our employees, passengers, and the public. You will be the primary point of contact for all safety-related matters across both airport locations, ensuring that our operations meet or exceed federal, state, local, and company safety requirements. You’ll work hand-in-hand with operations leaders, drivers, and maintenance teams to not only maintain compliance but to build a safety-first mindset across the organization.
Pay: $33.75 per hour.
The pay listed is the hourly range or the hourly rate for this position. A specific offer will vary based on applicant’s experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data.
Benefits: ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit ABM Employee Benefits | Staff & Management (https://eiqg.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/jobs?sortBy=RELEVANCY)
Responsibilities
Safety Program Leadership: Implement, manage, and continuously improve ABM’s EH&S programs at JFK and LGA shuttle bus operations.
Risk Identification & Mitigation: Conduct regular on-site risk assessments, job hazard analyses, and inspections to identify hazards and implement effective controls.
Incident Investigation: Lead thorough accident investigations, identify root causes, and develop preventive strategies to eliminate repeat incidents.
Regulatory Compliance: Maintain compliance with OSHA, DOT, and all applicable airport authority regulations, ensuring documentation, training records, and reporting are accurate and up to date.
Training & Engagement: Coordinate and deliver engaging safety training sessions, toolbox talks, and safety meetings that resonate with employees and encourage proactive hazard reporting.
Data Analysis & Reporting: Track and analyze safety metrics, including accident trends, unsafe driving habits, and field observations; prepare reports and recommend data-driven improvements.
Safety Culture Building: Actively promotes a culture of accountability, recognition, and continuous improvement in safety performance.
Emergency Response: Be available to respond to urgent safety incidents during evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
Strategic Collaboration: Partner with local, regional, and national teams to support organizational safety objectives and contribute to long-term initiatives.
Qualifications
Associate’s degree (preferred).
2–5+ years of progressive experience in safety and risk management, preferably in transportation or fleet operations.
Strong knowledge of OSHA, DOT, and other transportation safety regulations.
Experience with CDL Class B operations and 19A program compliance strongly preferred.
OSHA 10 is a plus.
Proven ability to deliver impactful training and influence safety behavior across a diverse workforce.
Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Valid driver’s license required.
REQNUMBER: 151247
ABM is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer qualified applicants without regard race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected factor under federal, state, or local law. ABM is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in completing the employment application, please call 888-328-8606. We will provide you with assistance and make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.