Transportation Health & Safety Manager

TRANSPORTATION HEALTH & SAFETY MANAGER IN PROVIDENCE

Date Posted: Friday, June 6, 2025

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Employee Type:

Permanent

Location:

Rhode Island , Providence

Date Posted:

Friday, June 6, 2025

Job Description

TRANSPORTATION HEALTH AND SAFETY DOT MANAGER

The Health & Safety Manager is responsible for ensuring the safety, compliance, and well-being of all employees involved in transportation, handling, and cleaning operations, with an emphasis on DOT compliance.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Subject matter expert on anything DOT/FMCSA related. Responsible for ensuring the safety and compliance of the Transportation Department CDL Drivers and their equipment.

Ensure all CDL Drivers are compliant and current with all licenses, endorsements, medical certifications and administer Driver Qualification (DQ) files

Audit drivers HOS logs and collaborate with operations in order to verify driver compliance

Responsible for renewing all Transportation permits and licenses with regulatory bodies

Serve as subject matter expert for AQMD and CARB for on-road / off-road fleet regulations

Inspect terminals/facilities to detect existing or potential safety and health hazards. Determine and implement corrective or preventative measures as needed; follow up to verify new measures have been implemented and processes adhered to.

Oversee the administration of insurance claims, including workers' compensation, Occupational Accidental insurance and other Independent Contract driver programs. Work with insurance companies to reduce employee lost time.

Requirements and Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, or similar science related degree preferred

Must have comprehensive knowledge of DOT/FMCSA and CARB regulations/administration.

Required leadership and management skills include the ability to motivate and influence others, with a focus on teamwork. Must have great communication skills.

Proficiency with PC software e.g. MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint is necessary for this position. Must be self-motivated with good critical thinking and deductive reasoning.

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