DOT Compliance Coordinator

Kiewit • Medford, OR

27d • $70,000 - $83,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This role supports the company's DOT transportation compliance program by ensuring adherence to federal and state regulations governing commercial motor vehicles and drivers. Responsibilities include managing compliance programs, conducting audits, supporting incident investigations, monitoring driver qualifications and hours of service, and partnering with operations and safety teams to prepare for regulatory audits. The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of DOT regulations, excellent organizational and communication skills, and is comfortable traveling up to 45% to support projects across the organization.

Requirements

• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Federal and State DOT, Health & Safety Regulations.
• Working knowledge of the DOT Letters of Interpretation and other Regulatory Guidance.
• Strong leadership and organization, with the ability to direct and achieve priorities, goals, and strategies with limited supervision.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills; ability to read, analyze and interpret regulations and other regulatory documents.
• Proficient knowledge of computers and typical production software (e.g., MS Office, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• GeoTab ELD experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Transportation Compliance Manager with all aspects of development, implementation, standardization, and management of the Company’s Transportation Compliance Programs, including CMV Files, DOT Driver Qualification Files, Drug/Alcohol Programs, Vehicle Inspections, Hours of Service, Driver training, etc.
• Assist the DOT Compliance Manager with the development and implementation of standardized processes for Driver Background Checks, Pre-Employment Medical Screening & DOT Physicals, Previous Employer Release of Information, etc. in coordination & conjunction with Human Resources and Operations Personnel when applicable.
• Work with Project Operations and Safety staff to support incident investigations, root-cause analysis, follow-up, closure of action items, and leverage learning across the organization for all vehicle crashes involving CMV’s.
• Work with Project Operations and Safety staff to implement and manage; proactive systems to ensure compliance with Company requirements, Federal and State DOT regulations.
• Conduct internal compliance audits and risk assessments to ensure effective and consistent implementation of regulatory and internal requirements at all company locations.
• Review pending and upcoming changes to Federal & State DOT regulations, ensuring the Company is prepared for future compliance requirements.
• Work with Project Operations and Safety staff to prepare for and represent the Company during State and Federal DOT audits.
• Monitor DOT driver hours and ELogs ensuring compliance.
• Prepare, analyze and disseminate detailed reports related to driver HOS regulations, driver compliance and additional reports as requested from the Company’s current ELD and telematics system.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents
• voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs
• life insurance
• disability
• retirement plans with matching
• generous paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level