Transportation Safety & Compliance Specialist

Day & Ross•Shelby Charter Township, MI

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Transportation Safety and Compliance Specialist identifies unsafe habits and behaviors and coordinates solutions through employee training and remedial training to reduce or eliminate future non-compliance and unsafe actions. The role helps ensure organizational compliance with DOT and OSHA regulations and company policies. The specialist evaluates driver behavior and skills, monitors safety performance, supports training and coaching, and conducts accident and incident investigations. The position works collaboratively with safety and compliance team members and the OHS team, and assists with audits and inspections of company assets, vendor practices, and facilities. The role is based in Portland, Oregon, and involves travel to other locations and performing some duties on the road. Travel may be up to 50 percent. The normal schedule is 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with occasional additional or different hours, weekends, and on-call accident or collision reporting. Afternoon or night shifts may be needed. Work may take place in offices, terminals, maintenance shops, cross-docks, and outdoor or road environments, in variable weather and around moving vehicles and equipment.

Requirements

Minimum of two years' experience in a safety and compliance role within the transportation industry.
Experience with DOT (FMCSA), OSHA, and EPA.
Working knowledge of federal and state safety laws, particularly FMCSR and OSHA standards.
Experience assessing safety needs and assisting with program solutions.
Experience presenting training materials.
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to analyze and identify risk trends, problems, and solutions.
Dependable, reliable, and self-motivated, with the ability to multitask.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to present information directly, clearly, and professionally.
Ability to prioritize, set goals, and complete responsibilities with limited supervision.
Ability to coach and mentor drivers.
Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely through appropriate channels, listen effectively, and demonstrate understanding.
Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with others, including people with divergent or opposing views and goals.
Knowledge of Transportation of Hazardous Material Regulations.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
Must be able to travel freely within the United States for company business as needed.
Must be able to work afternoon or night shifts as needed and be on call for accident or collision reporting.
Must be able to work in all weather conditions year-round as needed.
Must be able to perform the listed physical activities and work in the stated environments, including lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, crouching, reaching, and stair climbing.
Minimum of secondary education; a suitable combination of education and experience may be considered.

Nice To Haves

Post-secondary education is preferred.
Class A CDL driving experience or trucking experience is preferred.
Additional languages beyond English are an asset.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with state and federal transportation and workplace safety regulations, including FMCSR and OSHA.
Accompany drivers to observe and evaluate driving behaviors and skills for compliance with DOT and company requirements, including log books, speed, and inspections.
Meet targets related to company safety policies, attendance at safety meetings, and accident frequency and costs.
Assist with distributing safety training materials to educate employees about regulations and company policies.
Assist with oversight of Lytx Cameras, monitor alerts, and coach drivers to reduce or prevent preventable crashes.
Maintain a professional attitude and provide solutions or guidance on safety issues.
Communicate with individuals and groups in classroom settings; set up and use education tools, maintain decorum, gather feedback, and track progress.
Investigate accidents and incidents, conduct follow-up, and close action items for vehicle, equipment, and people-related events.
Complete in-depth investigations of specified accident types, including off-road, jackknife, rear-end, intersection, and pedestrian collisions.
Facilitate root cause analysis for injury investigations in collaboration with the OHS team.
Assist with audits and inspections of company assets and vendor practices to monitor FMCSR compliance.
Collaborate with safety and compliance team members.
Assist with facility inspections and audits to ensure compliance with the Day & Ross Safety Management System.
Perform other related duties as required.
Travel to company locations and perform field observations of drivers and employees for compliance.
Follow company safety requirements, work safely, and wear required PPE.