What are the responsibilities and job description for the Compliance Specialist (Golden, CO) position at Ace Express Coaches?
Position Overview:
The Compliance Specialist will be responsible for assisting the Compliance Manager, ensuring that all aspects of the company’s operations comply with local, state, federal, and industry regulations. This role is essential in protecting the company from legal risk and maintaining an ethical and transparent working environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in regulatory compliance, mainly FTA and FMCSA. Including Hours of Service for passenger carriers, Drug and Alcohol testing, and a robust understanding of the transportation industry.
This position is hourly, and the candidate will be required to hold the safety phone on weekends on occasion. Additionally, there will be some after-hours responsibilities, which are needed to ensure continued compliance and address any urgent issues.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist Safety Manager and Compliance Manager in conducting regular audits to assess compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
Risk Management:
Identify potential areas of legal risk and compliance gaps, propose solutions and ensure corrective actions are taken to mitigate risks.
Training and Education:
Provide training sessions to employees, management, and drivers regarding compliance requirements and safety standards.
Documentation and Record-Keeping:
Maintain up-to-date records of compliance, audits, training, and reports in an organized manner.
Employee Compliance:
Assist Compliance Manager with ensuring compliance with driver hours-of-service regulations, proper licensing and certifications, and safety training.
Driver and Employee Safety Programs:
Support Safety Manager in coordinating safety programs for drivers and other employees, ensuring they adhere to DOT standards. This includes monitoring employee safety training and certifications (e.g., defensive driving, ADA training, etc.)
Employee Records and Documentation:
Assist with maintaining accurate employee records, including certifications, background checks, driving records, and safety training documentation to ensure compliance with industry regulations.
Qualifications:
Work Environment:
This is a full-time position based at our Golden Facility
We offer a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional development.
Compensation:
Competitive salary based on experience
Paid Time Off (Start accruing immediately)
9 Paid Holidays
Health insurance (Eligibility the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment)
Medical
Dental
Vision
401K retirement plan with dollar for dollar match up to 4% (Vested Immediately)
Paid Bi-Weekly (Every Wednesday)
Hourly rate ($27.00 - $30.00)
About Our Company:
ACE Express Coaches (ACE) is Colorado's premier passenger transportation company with one of the largest fleets in the state. ACE is part of CDOT public transit network, fully responsible for the operations of Bustang, Outrider, and Pegasus fleets. ACE, also, provides transportation services to United Airlines Pilots to the flight training center as well as a wide range of universities, high schools, and pro sports teams. ACE Express Coaches is part of All Aboard America! Holdings (AAAHI), the 4th largest motorcoach company in the US, with a network of independent brands from California to the Gulf Coast. Our humble roots have taught us that anything is possible if we collaborate, think strategically, challenge prevailing assumptions, make no excuses, never give in against the odds and embrace a strong work ethic with unwavering integrity, and an unabashed desire to be great.
At Ace Express Coaches, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. Similarly, Ace Express Coaches will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. We are committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace equally and ensuring that everyone feels a sense of inclusion and belonging. We also aim to extend this commitment to the partners we work with and the communities we serve. We are constantly listening, learning, and evolving to improve on these principles. We are proud of our collaborative culture. Our diverse employee population enables us to connect with our customers and turn their feedback into meaningful action. Our culture attracts top talent with shared values and forms the foundation for a great place to work!
The Compliance Specialist will be responsible for assisting the Compliance Manager, ensuring that all aspects of the company’s operations comply with local, state, federal, and industry regulations. This role is essential in protecting the company from legal risk and maintaining an ethical and transparent working environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in regulatory compliance, mainly FTA and FMCSA. Including Hours of Service for passenger carriers, Drug and Alcohol testing, and a robust understanding of the transportation industry.
This position is hourly, and the candidate will be required to hold the safety phone on weekends on occasion. Additionally, there will be some after-hours responsibilities, which are needed to ensure continued compliance and address any urgent issues.
Key Responsibilities:
- Regulatory Compliance:
- Physical and Drug Testing Coordination:
- Application Review and Motor Vehicle Record Checks:
- Accident and Incident Reporting:
- Auditing:
Assist Safety Manager and Compliance Manager in conducting regular audits to assess compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
Risk Management:
Identify potential areas of legal risk and compliance gaps, propose solutions and ensure corrective actions are taken to mitigate risks.
Training and Education:
Provide training sessions to employees, management, and drivers regarding compliance requirements and safety standards.
Documentation and Record-Keeping:
Maintain up-to-date records of compliance, audits, training, and reports in an organized manner.
Employee Compliance:
Assist Compliance Manager with ensuring compliance with driver hours-of-service regulations, proper licensing and certifications, and safety training.
Driver and Employee Safety Programs:
Support Safety Manager in coordinating safety programs for drivers and other employees, ensuring they adhere to DOT standards. This includes monitoring employee safety training and certifications (e.g., defensive driving, ADA training, etc.)
Employee Records and Documentation:
Assist with maintaining accurate employee records, including certifications, background checks, driving records, and safety training documentation to ensure compliance with industry regulations.
Qualifications:
- CDL Class B with Passenger Endorsement and a clean MVR, preferred but not required.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a compliance role, ideally within the transportation industry
- Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and integrity in maintaining confidentiality
- Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to assess complex regulatory issues
- Ability to work under pressure, manage a crisis, and de-escalation skills
- Knowledge of transportation industry regulations (DOT, FTA, FMCSA, ODAPC, etc.)
- Strong understanding of compliance frameworks
- Familiarity with HOS regulations, safety standards, and driver-specific requirements
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with vendors, management, and peers
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and compliance management software.
Work Environment:
This is a full-time position based at our Golden Facility
We offer a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional development.
Compensation:
Competitive salary based on experience
Paid Time Off (Start accruing immediately)
9 Paid Holidays
Health insurance (Eligibility the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment)
Medical
Dental
Vision
401K retirement plan with dollar for dollar match up to 4% (Vested Immediately)
Paid Bi-Weekly (Every Wednesday)
Hourly rate ($27.00 - $30.00)
About Our Company:
ACE Express Coaches (ACE) is Colorado's premier passenger transportation company with one of the largest fleets in the state. ACE is part of CDOT public transit network, fully responsible for the operations of Bustang, Outrider, and Pegasus fleets. ACE, also, provides transportation services to United Airlines Pilots to the flight training center as well as a wide range of universities, high schools, and pro sports teams. ACE Express Coaches is part of All Aboard America! Holdings (AAAHI), the 4th largest motorcoach company in the US, with a network of independent brands from California to the Gulf Coast. Our humble roots have taught us that anything is possible if we collaborate, think strategically, challenge prevailing assumptions, make no excuses, never give in against the odds and embrace a strong work ethic with unwavering integrity, and an unabashed desire to be great.
At Ace Express Coaches, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. Similarly, Ace Express Coaches will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. We are committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace equally and ensuring that everyone feels a sense of inclusion and belonging. We also aim to extend this commitment to the partners we work with and the communities we serve. We are constantly listening, learning, and evolving to improve on these principles. We are proud of our collaborative culture. Our diverse employee population enables us to connect with our customers and turn their feedback into meaningful action. Our culture attracts top talent with shared values and forms the foundation for a great place to work!
Salary : $27 - $30
