Transportation Safety & Compliance Specialist

Day & Ross•Shelby Township, IL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Day & Ross is hiring a full-time Transportation Safety and Compliance Specialist in Portland, Oregon. The role identifies unsafe habits and behaviors and coordinates driver and employee training or remedial training to reduce or eliminate future non-compliance and unsafe actions. The specialist helps ensure organizational compliance with Department of Transportation and Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations, as well as company policies. The role involves observing and evaluating drivers, monitoring safety and compliance performance, delivering training, investigating accidents and incidents, and assisting with audits and inspections. The specialist works collaboratively with safety and compliance colleagues and the Occupational Health and Safety team. The position normally works 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, but may require different or additional hours, occasional weekends, afternoon or night shifts, and on-call availability for accident or collision reporting. Travel of up to 50 percent may be required, including visits to offices, terminals, maintenance shops, cross-docks, and work on the road. The work environment includes office and transportation settings, road and dock environments, proximity to moving vehicles and equipment, variable weather, road hazards, and occasional exposure to chemicals. Physical activities may include extended sitting at a computer or on the phone, bending, crouching, overhead reaching and stretching, lifting, pushing and pulling loads, stair climbing, and working in wet, icy, or slippery conditions. Required personal protective equipment must be worn, and all work must be performed safely.

Requirements

Minimum of secondary education; post-secondary education is preferred, and a suitable combination of education and experience may be considered.
At least 2 years of 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, self-motivated, and able to multitask.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including clear and professional presentations.
Ability to prioritize, set goals, and fulfill responsibilities with limited supervision.
Ability to coach and mentor drivers.
Ability to communicate 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.
Ability to travel freely in the United States for company business as needed.
Ability to work afternoon or night shifts as needed and be on call for accident or collision reporting.
Ability to work in all weather conditions year-round as needed.
Ability to meet the physical and environmental demands described, including lifting, pushing and pulling heavy loads, stair climbing, and working near moving equipment and in variable weather.

Nice To Haves

Post-secondary education.
Class A CDL driving experience or trucking experience.
Additional language skills beyond English.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with state and federal transportation and workplace safety regulations, including FMCSR and OSHA requirements.
Accompany drivers to observe and evaluate driving behavior and skills, including log books, speed, inspections, and other DOT and company requirements.
Help meet company safety targets, including safety policy compliance, attendance at safety meetings, and accident frequency and costs.
Distribute safety training materials to educate employees on regulations and company policies.
Oversee Lytx cameras, monitor alerts, and coach drivers to reduce or prevent preventable crashes.
Provide professional guidance and solutions for safety issues.
Deliver training to individuals and groups in classroom settings; set up and use educational tools, maintain decorum, obtain feedback, and track progress.
Investigate accidents and incidents, follow up, and close action items for vehicle, equipment, and people-related events.
Complete in-depth investigations of specified accidents, 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 on-road observations of drivers and employees for compliance with laws and company requirements.
Follow company requirements for promoting a safe work environment, perform work safely, and wear required PPE.