Safety Director

Job Overview: Gully Transportation is seeking a detail-oriented candidate to become its next Director of Safety with a focus on driver training, safety, and development. This position works with the Gully Transportation team and provides overall support and guidance to the terminals, drivers, and operation personnel.

· Please read duties and requirements thoroughly.

· Must reside within daily commute to Quincy, IL

· Must have a CDL-A license

This position's duties include the following:

· Directing and assisting weekly driver orientation.

· Directing our CDL training program and school.

· Working with students attending our CDL training and assuring they meet the minimum requirements for CDL driving position.

· Directing and assisting with road tests and driver training.

· Must be familiar with Hours of Service and the trucking industry.

· Collaborating with management to develop, prepare, and implement safety policies and procedures.

· Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local safety laws, regulations, codes, and rules.

· Conducting safety inspections and audits to assess employee compliance with safety regulations.

· Reviewing accident and incident reports.

· Providing a comprehensive & accurate monthly report containing appropriate metrics.

· Providing technical and administrative support to the safety committee.

· Identifying opportunities to minimize workplace injuries, accidents, and health problems.

· Stopping operations and activities that could harm employees or equipment.

· Assuring proper accountability is delivered for preventable accidents.

· Overseeing employee training on applicable safety standards.

· Reviewing safety training and recommends revisions, improvements, and updates.

· Performing accident investigation training to all levels of the Organization.

· Monitoring CSA Basic Scores to address trends and drive performance.

· Administer and direct driver-related issues, acting as a disciplinary authority in line with company policies, DOT, and OSHA regulations, and manage HR-related tasks for drivers and shop employees.

Required Skills

· Must have experience in the transportation industry

· Must possess a CDL-A license or willing to regain a CDL if you no longer possess one.

· Experience and understanding of DOT regulations is required

· Extensive knowledge of current company safety policies and applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Ability to conduct training

· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

· Ability to lead and influence others within organization

· Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and trucking industry software

· Working knowledge of the performance management/ monitoring systems

· Analysis and identification of risk trends, problems, and solutions

· Ability to develop, coach, and mentor others including the ability to provide development experiences and network opportunities, advise, and teach to prepare others for effective job performance

· Ability to interact cooperatively and collaboratively with others as a team, including those holding divergent and/or opposing views and goals

· Understand and apply meaningful operations and safety performance metrics

· Ability to plan and execute events, safety meetings, accident review meetings, and safety celebrations

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $87,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

• CDL A (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Quincy, IL (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Quincy, IL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $80,000 - $87,500