Safety & Fleet Manager

Monona Plumbing & Fire Protection • Madison, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Safety & Fleet Manager leads day-to-day safety and fleet operations to ensure a safe, compliant, and efficient work environment. This role is hands-on and execution-focused. You will drive safety programs, manage fleet performance, and partner closely with field teams, project managers, and yard operations. Success in this role means strengthening safety culture, maintaining compliance, and continuously improving both safety outcomes and fleet efficiency.

Requirements

• 3-5 years in safety and fleet management, ideally in construction or specialty contracting
• Experience with OSHA and DOT compliance
• Experience coordinating across field teams or supervising employees
• OSHA 30 required
• Strong understanding of OSHA, DOT, and applicable regulations
• Familiarity with workers' comp, union drug testing, and MVR processes
• Strong organization and accountability
• Ability to lead trainings and communicate across teams
• Analytical mindset with ability to track and act on data
• Experience with safety systems, fleet tools, and Microsoft 365
• Practical problem-solver focused on scalable improvements
• Ability to balance safety priorities with operational needs

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Safety, Risk Management, Business, or related field preferred
• CSP, CHST, or similar preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve the company-wide safety program in alignment with OSHA, DOT, and industry standards
• Oversee daily safety operations, including OSHA submissions, safety data sheets, prequalification platforms (ISNetWorld, Avetta), union drug testing, and claims management
• Maintain safety policies, procedures, and records, including emergency preparedness and return-to-work programs
• Support pre-job planning and kickoff meetings to reinforce safety expectations
• Deliver safety training, including new hire orientation, annual safety meetings, and required field training
• Lead incident investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Conduct jobsite inspections and audits to proactively reduce risk
• Partner with vendors, inspectors, and insurance providers to ensure compliance and resolve issues
• Track safety metrics, identify trends, and support budget planning
• Manage the full lifecycle of company vehicles and equipment, including procurement, maintenance, and replacement planning
• Supervise the mechanic and coordinate fleet maintenance to minimize downtime
• Ensure compliance with fleet regulations, documentation, and company policies
• Administer PARS and DOT Substance Abuse programs, including MVR checks and driver qualification files
• Manage driver processes including gas cards, licensing, registration, insurance, and repairs
• Monitor GPS and telematics data to improve driver behavior, utilization, and maintenance planning
• Support CDL compliance, including medical certifications, permits, and drug testing
• Track fleet costs and support budgeting, vendor evaluation, and cost-saving initiatives

Benefits

• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Voluntary insurance options, such as: short term disability, long term disability, critical illness, voluntary accident
• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) with Employer Matching
• Rewards and recognition
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Early-out Fridays + PTO Policy
• Work with a values-driven and close-knit team
• Regular company & team events

What This Job Offers

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