Transportation Safety Specialist ZFS

Zeeland Farm Services I•Zeeland, MI

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for maintaining compliance with all local, state, federal laws and company policies and maintaining transportation safety programs to ensure a safe and accident-free work environment for transportation personnel and other safety-related duties. This position supervises the Log Auditor position and carries out and oversees interviewing, selecting, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Requirements

Associates Degree from a two-year college
3-5 years of experience
Knowledge of DOT regulations, federal and state laws and regulations and company policies.
Knowledge of DOT drug testing, physical exams, and license renewals policies and regulations.
Ability to enter data, compile documents, and work accurately and efficiently with detailed transactional information.
Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, management, and owner operators.
Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills.
Ability to work independently without close supervision.
Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and discretion.
Proficiently working with various software programs.
Ability to maintain good attendance habits.
Abide by all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description.
Abide by company’s safety, quality, environmental and HR policies at all times.

Nice To Haves

Certification in Basic First Aid and Adult/Child CPR is helpful.

Responsibilities

Monitors and maintains corporate compliance with Department of Transportation regulations including driver qualification files, drug/alcohol testing, and records of duty status to obtain and maintain a “Satisfactory” safety rating.
Assists Maintenance on vehicle maintenance files to assure the files meet DOT standards.
Assist in recruiting, interviewing, evaluating, selecting, and hiring of new drivers and owner/operators to ensure candidates meet company safety standards and DOT regulations.
Conduct and/or arrange for new driver road tests, training, and orientation.
Maintain a comprehensive drivers’ manual.
Review transportation policies and procedures and work with Safety Manager and Transportation General Manager in updating as needed.
Document and maintain records on all company accidents, incidents, and vehicle damage, and other data as it relates to transportation safety and the damage bonus program.
Compile monthly/annual accident/damage reports.
Investigates all transportation related accidents and cooperates in the preparation of material and evidence for organization use in internal investigations, hearings, lawsuits, and insurance investigations.
Provide education and/or training programs for drivers and transportation personnel to enhance their safety knowledge and reduce accidents/injuries.
Represents the organization in community or industry safety groups and programs.
Maintain driver database.
Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and all safety requirements.
Provides a “Customer Service” attitude when interacting with internal and external customers while accomplishing work, production, and achieving quality standards.
Maintains a clean, orderly, and safe workstation/environment at all times.
Other duties as assigned.