JOB IS LOCATED IN VAN WERT, OH - MUST BE LOCATED OR WILLING TO RELOCATE TO VAN WERT, OH OR THE SURROUNDING AREA(S). COMPANY WILL PROVIDE RELOCATION ASSISTANCE.
Job summary:
The Transportation Safety Manager will be responsible for ensuring the safety and compliance of all company vehicles, equipment, and employees. This includes overseeing driver training, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, and implementing safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries. This position is an hourly non-exempt position with the opportunity to make up to $65k/yr with the potential for bonuses.
Duties/Responsibilities:
· Implement safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations including FMCSA and Department of Transportation (DOT).
· Maintain safety DQ files and records.
· Monitor all compliance items including physicals, licenses, random drug screens and annual reviews.
· Daily review of hours-of-service records confirming there are no violations.
· Monitor harsh events produced by Samsara onboard cameras (outward & inward facing)
· Produce weekly reports that includes information such as HOS violations, DVIRs, Speeding, etc.
· Handle accidents/incidents, insurance claims and audits.
· Identify trends, take steps to lower the number of preventable accidents, incidents, and injuries.
· Measuring Store & Haul metrics (CSA score, ISS, etc.)
· Participate in new driver orientation and on-boarding processes.
· Create safety training content and ensure completion on a quarterly basis through utilization of company learning management system.
· Work with management to constantly grow and evolve the safety department.
· Willingness to be on call to handle after-hours emergencies, travel to the site and investigate when necessary.
· Perform regular walk-throughs of company shop, tank wash, offices, and grounds to identify and eliminate hazards.
· Lead and direct an onsite safety committee to help insure OHSA compliance.
· Assist with recruiting by reviewing new hires background checks (Prescreen Plus & Safe Carrier)
Education and Experience:
· Bachelor's degree in Transportation, Logistics, or a related field preferred.
· Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Transportation Safety
· Experience with ELD systems and on-board telematics
· Working knowledge of federal and state safety laws, particularly FMCSA, DOT & OSHA
· Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
· Excellent planning and organizational skills
· Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
· Preferred experience in DriverReach
· Preferred experience in Samsara
Physical Requirements:
- Requires extended periods of sitting, working on a computer and standing for extended periods.
- The candidate must be able to lift up to 25 pounds, reach and stoop to file documents and be able to view a computer screen for extended periods of time.
- The successful candidate must be able to use standard office equipment such as computers, printers, scanners, and calculators.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Weekends as needed
Supplemental pay types:
Experience:
- FMCSA: 1 year (Preferred)
- DOT: 3 years (Preferred)
- Transportation Safety: 3 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
Ability to Relocate:
- Ohio: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Preferred)
Work Location: In person