OverviewResponsible for collaborating with the Operations Leadership Team and Logistics Managers to ensure complete safety compliance for a delivery fleet of large volume, scope, and complexity. This role must also ensure all logistics (transportation) associates meet Department of Transportation (DOT) and Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) criteria.
Primary Responsibilities- Ensures all transportation associates understand and operate within the organizational, operational, safety, and service policies and procedures
- Investigates and reports all vehicle collisions in a timely manner and according to SGWS policy
- Trains all transportation associates on proper vehicle incident reporting procedures
- Assigns vehicle investigations to appropriate field personnel
- Reviews vehicle incident investigation findings for accuracy and completion and "preventability" determinations (root-cause analysis), and employs appropriate corrective actions to prevent recurrence
- Creates and implements Vehicle Collision Review Committees at selected SGWS locations
- Trains transportation supervisors on effectively using the following applications: Lytx, Geotab Telematics, Benchmark (Gensuite), and J.J. Keller's DataSense
- Monitors Electronic Logging Device (ELD) and Electronic Vehicle Inspection Reports (EDVIR) for compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR's) and Company policies
Additional Primary Responsibilities- Oversees monthly fleet safety training or meetings per SGWS Safety Policy
- Provides initial fleet safety training and maintain annual refresher training records and files
- Collaborates with EHS Manager on researching, initiating, and promoting fleet safety projects
- Conducts DOT regulatory training to include driver qualification, hours-of-service, driver vehicle inspection reports, and drug/alcohol testing
- Conducts ride-alongs with poor performing drivers and instructs on safe driving behaviors
- Ensures all transportation employees operating CMVs are fully qualified and maintain driver qualification records in support of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR)
- Conducts regular on-site vehicle safety inspection audits and driver record audits
- Exhibits high-level of integrity and commitment to maintaining confidential information
- Responds to emails, calls, or requests from internal customers and vendors in an acceptable timeframe
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications- Minimum of 7 years professional experience in DOT Compliance or equivalent experience (Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health & Safety or related degree preferred)
- Complete "Certified Transportation Professional" certification (within 12 months of hire)
- OSHA 30-Hour (or within 60 days of hire - online is available*)
- Complete "Smith System Driving Instructor" course (within six months of hire)
- Complete Safety Trained Supervisor (STS) certified by ASSP (within two years of hire)
- Valid state motor vehicle operator's license
- Strong knowledge of FMCSR's requirements pertaining to driver qualification files, hour-of-service, drug/alcohol testing and vehicle maintenance
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general compliance reports, technical procedures, and/or government regulations
- Exceptional verbal, written, organizational, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills to interact within all levels of the organization
- Strong organization, multi-tasking, follow-through, and time management skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish)
Physical Demands- Physical demands with activity or condition for a considerable amount of time include sitting and typing/keyboarding using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor) or adding machine
- Physical demands include a considerable amount of time walking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, and stooping
- Additional hours may be required during October, November, and December and other peak periods
- 25% travel required
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