Fleet Safety Coordinator

American Furniture Warehouse•Firestone, CO

1d•$18 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

The Fleet Safety Coordinator will execute and implement the fleet safety program to include proactive vehicle safety measures, accident prevention, regulatory compliance, accident investigation, Federal Motor Carrier Administration regulation counseling, and development of safety and training materials and programs at the direction of the Fleet Safety Department. The Fleet Safety Coordinator will be able to travel to accident scenes to conduct an accident investigation.

Requirements

Knowledge and experience using appropriate methods to assess driver skills.
Able to understand and communicate FMCSA regulations.
Ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines and effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
Previous experience as a Fleet Safety Coordinator/related job or experience working in a deliveries department preferred.
Positive attitude with strong interpersonal skills.
Must possess great time management and organizational skills.
Coordinate and work effectively with multiple departments to continuously improve processes, maximize efficiency and exceed customer service expectations.
Ability to maintain a clean and professional appearance.
Ability to read, understand and follow oral and written instructions accurately.
Capacity to effectively work independently of direct supervision.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a Fleet Safety Coordinator/related job or experience working in a deliveries department preferred.

Responsibilities

Commitment to AFW’s safety policies and procedures and ability to promote awareness.
Available to all delivery/OTR Personnel who may have questions or concerns.
Inspects daily VIR’s and ensures a VIR is completed for each truck daily by collecting them at the end of each route.
Monitor Delivery Dept. log books for employees at their location and ensure any log corrections are made when needed.
Periodically follow Delivery or OTR trucks on a rotating basis to monitor and complete observation reports about an employee’s driving behavior, speeds, turn signal usage, courteous driving, intelligent parking locations, spotter usage, etc.
Appraises employee performance, communicates goals and expectations, provide honest feedback and coaches team members.
Communicates, coordinates, and develops teamwork with the AFW management team.
Review driver’s infringements arrange re-training when necessary.
Ensures compliance and communication of applicable state and federal regulations.
Coordinate with the NON-CDL trainer to schedule necessary training of new employees or further necessary training of an existing employee.
Randomly pre-trip vehicles to ensure FMCSA compliance.
Stay on top of regional weather conditions and relay the information to the teams.
Immediately proceed to an accident scene when practical to gather information, investigate, take pictures, and coordinate with the Accident Investigator regarding drug and alcohol testing, post-accident procedures, etc.
Other duties to be assigned/directed by supervisor.