Transportation Safety & Compliance Specialist

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Transportation Safety and Compliance Specialist Full-Time Portland, OR

Transportation Safety and Compliance Specialist is responsible for identifying unsafe habits and behaviors and coordinating solutions through driver/Employee training and remedial training to lessen or eliminate future non-compliance or unsafe actions. The DSS will assist to ensure organizational compliance with all DOT/OSHA regulations and company policies.

How You’ll Help

• Ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding transportation and workplace safety (FMCSR,OSHA) • Accompany drivers for the purpose of observing and evaluating the driving behaviors and skills for compliance to DOT and D&R requirements such as log book, speed, inspections etc. • Meet targets as to company safety policies, driver/employee attendance to safety meetings and accident frequency/costs • Assist with the distribution of safety training material to facilitate education of safety regulations and company policies • Assist with the oversight of Lytx Cameras, monitor alerts and coach drivers to aid in the reduction or preventable crashes • Effectively maintain professional attitude and be a source of solutions or guidance for all safety issues • Be able to communicate to individual / groups in a classroom setting and set up / use education tools as required, i.e. Laptop, LCD projector, handouts, maintain decorum, gain feedback and track progress • Performs accident/incident investigations, follow-up and closure of action items for all accidents/incidents (vehicle, equipment, people, etc.) • Ensure in-depth investigation is completed on specific accidents (off-road, jackknife, rear-end, collision at intersection, collision with pedestrian) • Facilitate root cause analysis for injury investigation in collaboration with the OHS team. • Assist with audits and inspections of the company assets and vendor practices to monitor compliance with all FMCSR requirements. • Works closely through collaboration with all safety and compliance team members • Assist with facility inspections and audits to ensure compliance with the Day & Ross Safety Management System (SMS). • Other related duties as may be required

Your Skills & Experience

• Minimum of secondary education, with preference of post-secondary education • A suitable combination of education and experience may be considered . • Minimum 2 years’ experience in a safety & compliance role within the transportation industry • Experience with DOT(FMCSA), OSHA and EPA • Class A CDL driving experience or Trucking experience preferred • Working knowledge of federal and state safety laws, particularly FMCSR & OSHA standards • Experience in assessing safety needs and assisting with program solutions • Experience in presenting training materials • Strong computer skills in Microsoft Suites (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point etc.) • Analysis and identification of risk trends, problems and solutions • Dependable, reliable and self-motivated with a proven ability to multi-task • Superior interpersonal & communication skills; direct, clear and professional presentation of information • Ability to prioritize, set goals, and accomplish responsibilities with limited supervision • Ability to coach, and mentor drivers • Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely using appropriate mediums (for example, face-to-face, e-mail, and presentations), listen effectively and demonstrate understanding • Ability to interact cooperatively and collaboratively with others as a team, including those holding divergent and/or opposing views and goals • Knowledge of Transportation of Hazardous Material Regulations • Analytical and problem solving skills • Effective written and communications skills • Attention to detail and high level of accuracy • English, other languages an asset