Specialist - DOT Compliance

Job Summary Specialist - DOT Compliance (Open) Location: Rancho Cordova, CA (Regional Office) - Cust. installations Compensation: $75-90K Bonus: 10% Region Management with monthly auto allowance Schedule: Flexible hours across multiple facilities, travel up to 60-80% of the time. Responsibilities Responsible for adherence to company policies including safety and the use of personal protective equipment. Trains and coaches new and existing drivers on use of applicable tools, equipment, and in fundamental routing practices, transferring expertise to the drivers. Delivers the Smith Training program for new and existing employees who operate a company vehicle. Educates and develops a driving culture that encourages Good Catch and Unsafe Delivery Site Submittals, Incident Reporting, and ensures appropriate response to reports. Administers road tests and truck inspections for commercial drivers. Reviews a driver's road test to ensure the driver meets company and regulatory requirements. Performs HM 126F and Security training for drivers and branch personnel. Assists in conducting audits of drivers, vehicles, and maintenance facilities. Ensures all applicable DOT training is performed at all locations. Follows up on observations with constructive coaching and retraining when deficiencies are observed. Conducts pre"‘employment interviewing, driver demonstrations, and evaluations. Ensures locations maintain the proper vehicle maintenance, driver vehicle inspections, and log files. Responsible for the development, training, implementation, and ongoing support of the driver mentor program. Emphasizes and reinforces the Company's Zero Incident culture to all employees. Communicates the directives of Airgas' EHS policies and procedures with the goal of reduced accidents, injuries, and property loss. Performs annual driver demonstrations with all drivers who operate a company vehicle, and prepares reports of findings with recommendations for corrective action. Trains personnel who operate a forklift in proper operation, inspection, and maintenance of forklifts. Leads, coordinates, and reviews the Driver Mentor Program to ensure the appropriate onboarding of all drivers. Assists in internal DOT and SMS compliance audits, and prepares reports of findings with recommendations for corrective action. Assists in management accident and injury investigations and participates in incident reviews as part of the incident review committee. Leads and promotes safety, attends safety meetings, and strictly observes safety rules. Devises and creates training programs or procedures which will increase proficiency in safe practices and promote safety consciousness throughout the Company. Assists the Safety Director with various office and administrative duties, such as providing driver"‘related safety training for monthly safety meetings and maintenance of safety records. All employees are expected to perform any reasonable work request that falls within the qualifications but is not specifically described. Qualifications Must possess a valid driver's license, clean driving record, and appropriate level of auto insurance coverage. Must have reliable transportation and be able to work flexible hours at multiple facilities to meet management expectations. Expected to travel up to 60% - 80% of the time. Must be comfortable with public speaking and presenting information in front a group. Possess strong interpersonal and oral communication skills to communicate effectively with a diverse group of associates, management, medical and insurance personnel, regulatory agencies, and/or members of the general public. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Must possess knowledge and understanding of DOT, OSHA, & DHS, rules and regulations and training requirements. Must be able to wear required PPE. Proven ability to work independently and under tight deadlines in a detail oriented environment. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in industrial or occupational safety preferred, or a similar discipline that would be considered relevant to this position. Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) designation is preferred. SAP or similar software system experience. Intermediate skills operating a computer in Windows based environment is recommended. Minimum 3-5 years' experience in safety related capacity, previous safety experience in related industries. Benefits Compensation: $75-90K Bonus: 10% Region Management with monthly auto allowance Comprehensive Family Benefits: Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance. Support for Parents: We offer a 14"‘week paid childbirth benefit to support growing families. Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time. Early Access: Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment. Parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for all eligible full"‘time employees. 401(k) plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees' dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children. Equal Employment Opportunity Information We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Airgas, an Air Liquide Company is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Airgas does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities, and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at . #J-18808-Ljbffr

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