Safety Specialist

General Purpose of the Position:
This position will provide clerical and training support to staff and drivers related to DOT safety requirements, including eLogs, HOS, and OSHA.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review eLogs/HOS and respond to issues
• Assist drivers and staff with any safety related questions/topics
• Train staff and drivers on eLogs/HOS
• Receive and respond to safety hotline calls under direction of Safety Manager
• Safety presentation for new contractor and driver orientations
• Assist with drug and alcohol test program for contractors and employees
• Review and administration of contractor/driver application process for safety guidelines
• Update LUMA, Ten Street (DAC) with terminated drivers

Skills and Abilities Required:

• Excellent phone etiquette and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Work well under pressure, able to multi-task and organize.
• Advanced understanding of DOT regulations.
• Understanding of transportation guidelines
• Sense of urgency to complete time-sensitive assignments
• 2-4 years’ experience in the Transportation Industry is preferred
• Must have experience with HOS and eLogs

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to lift, move, and carry objects no more than 15 pounds on a regular basis.

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This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

Artur Express, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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