Director of Safety

DMT Trucking • Starke, FL

1d

About The Position

The Director of Safety will direct and manage all safety objectives and processes throughout all levels of the Company. You will be actively involved daily in activities ensuring safety awareness and promoting safety culture. Manage the day to day Safety Dept of DMT. Manage personnel. Make safety decisions. Talk to drivers daily who may need training or intervention. Ensuring all drivers are fully trained and knowledgeable of all safety risks associated with their job. Investigating safety related issues (i.e. accidents, traffic violations, damages, workers comp claims) to ensure safety standards are adhered to and re-educating or terminating as required. Managing processes to ensure all drug screens, random testing and other insurance related testing is performed regularly. Administrating legal compliance with respect to OSHA, DOT, FMLA & Workers Comp under direction of the COO. Attending unemployment hearings or other legal proceedings regarding employment. Ensuring personnel files (medical, insurance, benefits) are maintained. Administrating all employee insurance forms including COBRA. Monthly reporting on OSHA, Life Insurance, Accidents (for Driver Managers), Monthly Staff Turnover, Owner Operator Physical Damage and Bobtail Report. Oversee selections for awards (Driver of the Month, Safety Award, etc.) and holding quarterly safety meetings. Performing reviews (OSHA, MVR, Health Insurance Check, etc.).

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• 1 - 3 years McLeod Software knowledge
• Previous Safety related experience
• Must consistently demonstrate the company’s Mission and Values.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Customer service-oriented.
• Team-oriented.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule when needed to including weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Transportation background
• Safety experience a plus, but not necessary.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage all safety objectives and processes.
• Ensure safety awareness and promote safety culture.
• Manage the day-to-day Safety Department.
• Manage personnel.
• Make safety decisions.
• Train or intervene with drivers as needed.
• Ensure drivers are fully trained and knowledgeable of safety risks.
• Investigate safety-related issues (accidents, traffic violations, damages, workers comp claims).
• Ensure safety standards are adhered to, re-educate or terminate as required.
• Manage processes for drug screens, random testing, and other insurance-related testing.
• Administer legal compliance with OSHA, DOT, FMLA & Workers Comp.
• Attend unemployment hearings or other legal proceedings.
• Ensure personnel files (medical, insurance, benefits) are maintained.
• Administer all employee insurance forms including COBRA.
• Provide monthly reporting on OSHA, Life Insurance, Accidents, Staff Turnover, Owner Operator Physical Damage, and Bobtail Report.
• Oversee selections for awards and hold quarterly safety meetings.
• Perform reviews (OSHA, MVR, Health Insurance Check, etc.).

Benefits

• Health insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: High school or GED