DOT Compliance Coordinator

Kiewit • The Woodlands, TX

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

The DOT Compliance Coordinator will assist the Transportation Compliance Manager with the development, implementation, standardization, and management of the Company’s Transportation Compliance Programs. This role involves ensuring compliance with various regulations including CMV Files, DOT Driver Qualification Files, Drug/Alcohol Programs, Vehicle Inspections, and Hours of Service. The position also supports incident investigations, conducts internal audits, monitors regulatory changes, and prepares reports related to driver compliance and ELD/telematics data. This role requires a strong understanding of DOT regulations and the ability to work independently to achieve compliance goals.

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. Work overtime and weekends as required.

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