Director of Safety

DMT Trucking•Birmingham, AL

About The Position

The Director of Safety directs and manages safety objectives and processes throughout the company and works daily to promote safety awareness and a strong safety culture. The role manages DMT’s day-to-day Safety Department, oversees personnel, makes safety decisions, and speaks with drivers who may need training or intervention. The position supports the company’s mission to operate its fleet safely, treat employees fairly, and provide reliable service to customers. The Director ensures drivers are trained on job-related safety risks; investigates accidents, traffic violations, property damage, and workers’ compensation claims; and oversees drug screening, random testing, and other insurance-related testing. Under the direction of the COO, the role administers compliance with OSHA, DOT, FMLA, and workers’ compensation requirements. Additional duties include maintaining personnel files, administering employee insurance forms and COBRA, producing monthly reports, overseeing employee awards, conducting quarterly safety meetings, and attending employment-related hearings or legal proceedings.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
1–3 years of McLeod Software knowledge.
Previous safety-related experience.
Good oral and written communication skills for interacting with customers, drivers, and team members in person and by telephone.
Customer-service-oriented and team-oriented approach.
Good organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to demonstrate the company’s mission and values consistently.
Ability to work a flexible schedule when needed, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Transportation background.
Safety experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Direct and manage company-wide safety objectives and processes.
Promote safety awareness and culture through daily activities.
Manage the day-to-day Safety Department and its personnel.
Make safety decisions and speak with drivers who need training or intervention.
Ensure drivers are trained and knowledgeable about safety risks associated with their jobs.
Investigate accidents, traffic violations, damages, and workers’ compensation claims; ensure safety standards are followed and arrange re-education or termination as required.
Manage processes for drug screens, random testing, and other insurance-related testing.
Administer OSHA, DOT, FMLA, and workers’ compensation compliance under the direction of the COO.
Attend unemployment hearings and other employment-related legal proceedings.
Maintain medical, insurance, and benefits personnel files.
Administer employee insurance forms, including COBRA.
Prepare monthly reports on OSHA, life insurance, accidents for Driver Managers, staff turnover, Owner Operator physical damage, and bobtail matters.
Oversee award selections, including Driver of the Month and Safety Award.
Hold quarterly safety meetings.
Work a flexible schedule when needed, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.