Safety & Fleet Manager

Bonfe•South Saint Paul, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Bonfe is seeking a high-accountability leader to take full ownership of safety and fleet operations across a growing, fast-paced home service business. This is a hands-on role requiring field presence, incident response, team coaching, and strict adherence to safety standards. The ideal candidate will lead and improve safety programs, ensure regulatory compliance (OSHA, DOT), conduct site visits and audits, and foster a culture of accountability. This role involves critical incident response, including serving as the primary contact for injuries and accidents, leading investigations, and managing workers' compensation claims. Additionally, the position entails building and delivering safety training, identifying and correcting unsafe behaviors, and overseeing the company fleet's performance, maintenance, and compliance. Technology management, including GPS and telematics, and data-driven coaching are also key responsibilities. Success is measured by a reduction in injuries and accidents, decreased insurance costs, high training engagement, and improved fleet efficiency. This role is crucial for protecting employees, customers, and the company's reputation.

Requirements

3–7+ years of leadership experience in field service, construction, or trades
Direct experience managing workplace injuries, accidents, and workers’ comp claims
Strong working knowledge of OSHA and safety compliance
Comfortable handling high-pressure, real-time incident response
Proven ability to hold teams accountable (not just influence)
Strong investigative and problem-solving skills
Highly organized with strong follow-through
Tech-savvy and able to learn systems quickly

Nice To Haves

Experience with fleet operations or vehicle management strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Lead and continuously improve all company-wide safety programs
Ensure full compliance with OSHA, DOT, and all applicable regulations
Conduct regular job site visits, ride-alongs, and safety audits
Drive a culture of accountability, not just awareness
Serve as the primary point of contact for all injuries and vehicle accidents
On-call 24/7 for incident response (outside of approved PTO)
Lead investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
Partner directly with workers’ comp carriers, adjusters, and insurance providers
Own all documentation, reporting, and follow-through related to incidents
Build and deliver ongoing safety training programs
Identify unsafe behaviors and coach or correct immediately
Maintain accurate reporting and safety records
Work with leadership to enforce standards
Oversee performance, maintenance, and compliance of company fleet
Ensure all vehicles are safe, operational, and inspection-ready
Manage preventative maintenance schedules and repairs
Track utilization, costs, and replacement planning
Support vehicle purchasing and upfitting decisions
Manage GPS, dash cams, and driver monitoring systems
Use data to coach drivers and reduce risk
Build reporting dashboards for leadership visibility