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Safety & Compliance- Transportation Officer
Eldon C. Stutsman, Inc. is looking for a motivated individual with leadership and communication skills to join our team! As the Safety & Compliance – Transportation Officer, you are responsible for the company’s regulatory compliance with federal and state regulatory agencies governing intrastate/interstate transportation, including US and state DOT and FMCSA.
Responsibilities include timely preparation and submission of reporting required by regulatory agencies, extensive and accurate recording keeping, administration of day-to-day activities to maintain compliance, the preparation and regular revision of safety policies and manuals and the use of those materials to train staff to promote a safe work environment and safe work behavior. This position has responsibility for a multiple site/multiple legal entity organization and is officed at our headquarters in Hills, Iowa.
Who We Are
We’re more than just a family-owned business. We’re built on service, challenged to exceed expectations, and driven to serve our customers for success. Within our eight divisions, you’ll find a diverse offering of career opportunities for every interest and skillset. Our 300 employees have extensive experience in agronomy products and services, manure handling equipment, feed ingredient distribution, transportation, logistics, precision & application equipment, wholesale hose and valve products, and grain handling equipment. We are an organization that is committed to giving back to the communities we serve, celebrating our employees in their successes, dedication to our company values, and enabling further education for career advancement. As practices, equipment, and technology continue to advance and shift, we can guarantee our tradition of serving for success remains the same; just as it has since 1934.
Responsibilities
- All administrative tasks as they pertain to DOT and FMCSA; including but not limited to, tracking all permitting, logging disciplinary actions for drivers, driver qualification files (DQFs) for all DOT/FMCSA regulated employees.
- Prepare and submit required reporting including, but not limited to MCS-150 (FMCSA).
- Collection, verification, and on-going maintenance of required records & documents evidencing eligibility to operate commercial motor vehicles in commerce, both during onboarding and periodically throughout the course of employment for over-the-road drivers and all other employees requiring a CDL to perform their job.
- Administration of drug & alcohol screening programs, both DOT & non-DOT.
- Implement approved modifications of procedures suggested for continuous improvement of safety statistics.
- Assure safety meeting attendance and subject matter are properly documented in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
- Conduct accident and injury investigation and reporting.
- Act in the capacity of liaison for insurance claims.
- Conduct or assist with audits/inspections as required by regulatory agencies.
- Manage and maintain a favorable CSA score.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and experience in areas of study related to safety or government regulatory agency compliance.
- 5 to 10 years of previous safety experience is preferred.
- DOT experience preferred.
- PC proficient with MS Word and MS Excel and ability to work with software packages.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills, as well as interpersonal and supervisory abilities.
- Working knowledge of regulatory requirements preferred.
- A valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record is required, valid CDL A preferred.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
Benefits: We offer a wide range of employee benefits along with competitive compensation, opportunities for career development, and a dynamic work environment.
- Affordable healthcare coverage for you and your family, including health, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
- Employee Assistance Program
- Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance & Voluntary Life Insurance
- Group Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Cancer and Critical Illness coverage
- Casual dress, with company provided stipend for logo wear
- Tuition Reimbursement Program, including training and seminars for professional development
- 401K Retirement Plan & Profit Sharing
- Bereavement Policy
- Employee Recognition Program, including peer nominated awards and monthly all company lunches
- Paid Time Off, including vacation & sick time, paid holidays, jury duty PTO, and paid time to volunteer in your community
Interested in joining the Stutsman team? Apply today!
Eldon C. Stutsman, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing all qualified candidates an equal chance to gain employment, free of discrimination and harassment.
