What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Specialist position at Merdzic Transportation Services Inc?
As a Safety Specialist, you will work closely with drivers to ensure compliance with safety standards in accordance with DOT and FMCSA regulations. You will serve as the driver's primary resource for understanding and adhering to local, state, and federal laws, as well as company policies, procedures, and safety practices. This includes providing guidance on driving hours of service, managing and editing ELD logs (including ELD-exempt logs), and offering baseline support in fleet maintenance operations with an after hours off duty rotational schedule.
Requirements and Skills
- Analyze and manage safety scores to track overall progress and suggest necessary improvements to reduce risk.
- Monitor and check Logbooks of drivers to ensure FMCSA Compliance.
- Communicate with drivers for corrective action, updates on new guidelines and preventative communication.
- Conduct and lead virtual and in person safety meetings with drivers.
- Assist with the onboarding process for new drivers.
- Coordinate suspensions and terminations with Operations Management.
- Prepare and enforce policies to establish a culture of safety amongst drivers.
- Evaluate practices, procedures and facilities to assess risk and adherence to best practices.
- Conduct training and presentations for safety matters and accident prevention.
- Investigate accidents or incidents to discover causes and determine appropriate preventive measures.
- Recommend solutions to issues, improvement opportunities or new prevention measures.
- Schedule and review fleet maintenance effectively.
- Collaborate with colleagues on a daily basis.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with rapid change.
Qualifications
- 2 Years of experience in safety and/or compliance is required.
- An associate's or bachelor's degree in a business related field is preferred.
- 2 years in asset based transportation.
- Strong communication skills.
- Understanding of FMCSA and DOT regulations.
- Strong knowledge of driver logs both ELD and ELD exempt.
- Must be able to pass a background check and drug test.
Merdzic Transportation Services Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45,000 - $50,000