Safety Coordinator

About Us:

GMTCare is a mission-driven provider of non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) services, dedicated to helping individuals with diverse mobility needs access safe, reliable, and compassionate transportation. Since our founding in 2009, we've grown rapidly across Nevada, Arizona, and New Mexico, improving lives and healthcare outcomes one ride at a time.

Our corporate office, Transportation Management Group (TMG), is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV, and provides the strategic leadership and operational support that powers GMTCare's growing footprint. As we continue to expand, with plans to open 6 to 10 new bases annually, TMG plays a critical role in scaling our mission and ensuring operational excellence.

Guided by our core values—Compassion, Attitude, Responsibility, and Excellence ("We CARE")—we've built a culture centered on service, integrity, and innovation. Our commitment to safety and professionalism is reflected in every aspect of our operations, from a state-of-the-art fleet equipped with GPS and powered lifts, to the 80+ hours of training each driver completes before serving our clients.

Why Join Our Team?

TMG is seeking a driven and safety-minded Safety Coordinator to join our team during a period of continued growth. This role is ideal for someone with a foundational background in worker health and safety who is ready to take the next step in their career within a mission-driven, multi-state non-emergency medical transportation organization.

This is a hands-on, field-focused position working closely with frontline Transporters and operational leaders. You will support incident response and investigations, conduct safety observations and inspections, assist with corrective actions, and help identify risks before they escalate. Your work will play a key role in strengthening day-to-day safety practices and supporting a strong safety culture across our operations.

The ideal candidate brings 2–3 years of experience in workplace safety or related fields, is detail-oriented, and comfortable working in dynamic environments. You communicate clearly, follow processes, and are eager to continue building your skills in incident investigation, regulatory compliance, and risk prevention. You will have the opportunity to learn from experienced safety and risk leaders while gaining exposure to enterprise-level safety programs.

At TMG, safety is a shared responsibility. We value collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement, and we are committed to supporting employees who want to grow professionally and make a meaningful impact.

If you're looking for a role where you can expand your safety experience, spend meaningful time in the field, and grow with a company that prioritizes both employee and patient safety, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct routine field, facility, and vehicle safety assessments, including daily observations, ride-alongs, and inspections to identify potential hazards and unsafe conditions.
• Document safety observations, hazards, violations, and corrective actions using standardized reporting tools and ensure timely follow-up and closure.
• Support incident and accident investigations by assisting with evidence collection, documentation, interviews, root cause analysis, and corrective action tracking.
• Participate in incident response efforts as needed, including on-site support, coordination with operations, and post-incident follow-up.
• Deliver toolbox talks, safety briefings, and basic safety training sessions to frontline employees; support onboarding and refresher training as assigned.
• Monitor and verify proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), vehicle safety equipment, emergency kits, and other required safety resources.
• Assist in maintaining safety readiness by checking equipment functionality, emergency supplies, signage, and compliance with safety standards.
• Track and maintain safety metrics, inspection results, audit findings, and incident trends; assist with data entry, reporting, and analysis.
• Support regulatory compliance efforts by assisting with internal audits, inspections, and preparation for external reviews as directed.
• Partner closely with Fleet, Operations, Training, and Risk Management teams to reinforce safety standards, equipment reliability, and procedural adherence.
• Promote a positive safety culture by serving as a visible, approachable resource for employees and encouraging reporting of hazards and near misses.
• Perform additional duties as needed to support safety, compliance, and risk prevention initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in Occupational Safety, Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Risk Management, or a related field; Bachelor's degree preferred; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
• OSHA 30 preferred
• 2+ years of experience in worker health and safety, compliance, risk, transportation safety, or a related field.
• Experience conducting safety observations, inspections, and audits in field-based or operational environments.
• Familiarity with incident reporting, investigations, evidence collection, and basic root cause analysis.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and general workplace safety standards; exposure to DOT and NTA or transportation safety requirements is a plus.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with frontline employees, supervisors, and leadership.
• Strong documentation skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Comfortable spending significant time in the field and responding to incidents as needed.
• Proficient in basic technology tools (email, spreadsheets, reporting systems); experience with safety or incident tracking systems preferred.
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel locally between operational sites.
• Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening, in accordance with company policy and applicable law.

Work Location: In-person and on-site.

Reporting: Reports directly to the Director of Risk Management.

Salary:

• Range: $50,000-$55,000
• Salary will be commensurate with the candidate's education, experience, and skills.