Chief Safety Officer Salem Area Mass Transit District (Cherriots) Salem, Oregon Salary:  $109,722 - $156,438   Headquartered in the city of Salem, Oregon, the Salem Area Mass Transit District, also known as Cherriots, is a public transportation agency which operates within the urban growth boundary of Salem and Keizer. The region is one of the most beautiful and livable areas of the Pacific Northwest, being located in the lush Willamette River Valley. Salem is just an hour away from the Cascade mountains to the east and the ocean beaches to the west, and the area offers year-round outdoor recreation, sports, music, theater, and the arts. The region also has easy access to the Portland