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Safety Coordinator Assistant

Full-time

Dynamic Transit

Work Location: 2530 Rock Road |Granite City IL 62040

Overview:

The Safety Coordinator Assistant is responsible for managing the field safety efforts of the company to create awareness and thereby reduce accidents, injuries, and unsafe situations.

Job details

• Aid in maintaining a positive safety culture throughout the company.
• Conduct new hire trucker driver orientations.
• Training:
  • Technical – teach ELD; Detailed training on HOS, logs, violations etc.
  • Hands-on: What to do in certain situations
• Conduct safety training webinars and regularly scheduled driver training meetings.
  • Maintain records of training activity, participant lists and employee progress
  • Document new hire progress; follow up on weak areas; provide additional if needed
• Perform driver ride-a-long test as part of hiring process
• Investigate accidents or incidents to discover causes and determine appropriate preventive measures
  • Review video of driver-triggered events; coach driver on how to avoid and improve
  • Ensure proper completion of required documentation and reporting to the proper agencies.
  • Process claims, work with internal and external insurance companies
• DOT
  • Monitor compliance with Hours of Service regulations & ELD usage
  • Pre/post trip inspections
  • FMCSA
  • Haz-Mat and Tanker endorsement certifications
• Promote a safe workplace
• Inspect equipment (Tractors and Trailers); check for possible unsafe conditions
• Analyze CSA scores safety data;
  • Raise awareness to management and drivers when CSA categories show significant change and if a CSA score is at risk
  • Identify methods or procedures to reduce risk
• Integrate and train on any new safety technology or procedures
• Maintain high level of confidentiality and professionalism
• Complete other Safety related tasks as directed
• Some duties are performed outdoors in weather conditions.

To be considered for this role:

• Must be safety-minded and driven to lead company in “Safety First” mentality
• CDL preferred, previous driver experience a plus
• Previous experience in transportation strongly urged
• Experience and understanding of accident loss prevention and safety practices
• Experience and understanding of DOT Hours of Service, violations, citations, etc.
• Technical ability to train employees one-on-one and in classroom setting, specifically on ELD’s (computer on-board in trucks)
• Technical ability to run reports, monitor log violations, monitor equipment and more
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and typing skills
• Great communication skills written and verbal
• Self-driven, enjoy working with people
• Must be in good physical health (walk around truck/trailer for inspections)
• Maintain a clean driving record

Education:

• High School diploma
• Technical school training/college classes a plus
• 1 years’ experience in HR, Safety or Training role

Benefits:

• Stable and growing organization
• Competitive weekly pay
• Professional, positive, and people-centered work environment
• Clean, late model equipment
• Health Insurance, Dental & Vision Insurance, 401(k) Profit Sharing Program, Bonus
• Paid holidays; paid time off

Schedule:

• 8–10-hour shift
• Monday to Friday; Rotating Saturday’s with Safety Team

Salary

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience