Transportation Safety & Compliance Specialist
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Transportation Safety and Compliance Specialist
Full-Time
Portland, OR
Transportation Safety and Compliance Specialist is responsible for identifying unsafe habits and behaviors and coordinating solutions through driver/Employee training and remedial training to lessen or eliminate future non-compliance or unsafe actions. The DSS will assist to ensure organizational c
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ompliance with all DOT/OSHA regulations and company policies.
How You'll Help
• Ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding transportation and workplace safety (FMCSR,OSHA)
• Accompany drivers for the purpose of observing and evaluating the driving behaviors and skills for compliance to DOT and D&R requirements such as log book, speed, inspections etc.
• Meet targets as to company safety policies, driver/employee attendance to safety meetings and accident frequency/costs
• Assist with the distribution of safety training material to facilitate education of safety regulations and company policies
• Assist with the oversight of Lytx Cameras, monitor alerts and coach drivers to aid in the reduction or preventable crashes
• Effectively maintain professional attitude and be a source of solutions or guidance for all safety issues
• Be able to communicate to individual / groups in a classroom setting and set up / use education tools as required, i.e. Laptop, LCD projector, handouts, maintain decorum, gain feedback and track progress
• Performs accident/incident investigations, follow-up and closure of action items for all accidents/incidents (vehicle, equipment, people, etc.)
• Ensure in-depth investigation is completed on specific accidents (off-road, jackknife, rear-end, collision at intersection, collision with pedestrian)
• Facilitate root cause analysis for injury investigation in collaboration with the OHS team.
• Assist with audits and inspections of the company assets and vendor practices to monitor compliance with all FMCSR requirements.
• Works closely through collaboration with all safety and compliance team members
• Assist with facility inspections and audits to ensure compliance with the Day & Ross Safety Management System (SMS).
• Other related duties as may be required
Your Skills & Experience
• Minimum of secondary education, with preference of post-secondary education
• A suitable combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a safety & compliance role within the transportation industry
• Experience with DOT(FMCSA), OSHA and EPA
• Class A CDL driving experience or Trucking experience preferred
• Working knowledge of federal and state safety laws, particularly FMCSR & OSHA standards
• Experience in assessing safety needs and assisting with program solutions
• Experience in presenting training materials
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Suites (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point etc.)
• Analysis and identification of risk trends, problems and solutions
• Dependable, reliable and self-motivated with a proven ability to multi-task
• Superior interpersonal & communication skills; direct, clear and professional presentation of information
• Ability to prioritize, set goals, and accomplish responsibilities with limited supervision
• Ability to coach, and mentor drivers
• Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely using appropriate mediums (for example, face-to-face, e-mail, and presentations), listen effectively and demonstrate understanding
• Ability to interact cooperatively and collaboratively with others as a team, including those holding divergent and/or opposing views and goals
• Knowledge of Transportation of Hazardous Material Regulations
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Effective written and communications skills
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• English, other languages an asset
Special Requirements
• Must be able to travel freely in the United States for company business as needed
• Must be able to work afternoon/ night