Regional DOT Safety Manager

The Spirit of the Position:

The RegionalDOT Safety Manageris a field position that oversees the transportation safety management process and provides overall support and guidance to assigned operational areas. The Manager coordinates and reports to the Director of Transportation Safety.

Salary Range: $70,000 - $90,000 As a company devoted to promoting and an employee-focused servant leadership culture, the Transportation Regional Safety Manageroversees systems, compliance and activities to provide training recommendations and professional development for vehicle operators and managers through programs and initiatives originating from our Home Office.

Principal Job Duties:

• Ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations regarding transportation and workplace safety.
• Monitoring driver qualification files.
• Performing regional site visits related to safety and compliance at the required frequency
• Reviewing hours of service records for accuracy
• Ensure DOT drug / alcohol program is compliant with regulations
• Overseeing and implementing the elements of an incident management process including coordination of reporting, investigation, documentation, and management of incidents
• Review accident file contents for accuracy and documents needed
• Communicates risk assessment information to prevent future accidents
• Ensure proper accountability is delivered for preventable accidents
• Provide a comprehensive & accurate monthly report containing appropriate metrics
• Provide weekly reports which include tactics and activities performed to minimize risks
• Provide Entry Level Driver Training
• Conducting training for drivers in the implementation of the Safety Management System
• Ensure in vehicle driver training is completed with every active driver including but not limited to; vehicle inspection hands on training is completed with every active driver, load (for locations that handle baggage) training is completed with every active driver, all active drivers are trained in proper mirror placement principles, all active drivers are trained in close quarter maneuvering principles
• Mentoring the competency of managers in safety management practices, protocols and procedures
• Communicate the accident management protocol for area and local managers and perform incident investigation training to assigned areas within the organization
• Report incident data to DOT Compliance manager as required under FMCSA standards
• Conducting audits and inspections of private fleet and vendor practices to monitor compliance
• Maintain a company provided site self-inspection protocol for all assigned sites
• Periodically review maintenance repairs completed by vendors are consistent with DOT guidelines
• Conduct periodic inspections of 3rd party administration compliance with DQF, CSA & D&A program requirements
• Monitor Compliance, Safety, and Accountability (CSA) basic scores to address trends and drive performance utilizing telematics platform.
• Interpret and communicate CSA basic scores & reports to operations teams
• Collaborate with field management on critical trends and emerging issues

Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience (4+ years)

Experience:

• 3-5 years Transportation Industry experience
• Working knowledge of industry standards and operational demands
• Knowledge of Excel, Word, Power Point and General Microsoft Office Applications

Skills:

• Ability to plan and execute events, safety meetings, accident review meetings, and safety celebrations.
• Intermediate knowledge of Word/Excel/PowerPoint.
• Intermediate knowledge of logistics software
• Working knowledge of performance management/ monitoring systems
• Working knowledge of federal and state safety laws, particularly FMCSR & OSHA standards.
• Analysis and identification of risk trends, problems and solutions.
• Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely using appropriate mediums (for example, face-to-face, e-mail, and presentations, virtual collaboration tools), listen effectively, demonstrate understanding, and clarify meaning for others.
• Ability to analyze, define, diagnose, and resolve problems based on sound logic and rationale.
• Ability to develop, coach, and mentor to teach and prepare others for effective job performance.
• Ability to interact cooperatively and collaboratively with others as a team, including those holding divergent and/or opposing views and goals.
• Understand and apply meaningful operations and safety performance metrics.

Travel:

• Must be willing to travel within the assigned regions, as necessary, with limited travel throughout the country and Canada as needed. Up to 65% of time in the field.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift, push and pull at least ten pounds.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential duties/functions.

FLSA Status:Exempt

LAZ Parking is an equal opportunity employer. In all our employment practices, including hiring, we are firmly committed to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetics, Vietnam era, special disabled, recently separated and other protected veterans, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. No question in our application process is used for the process of limiting or excluding any applicant's consideration for employment on such grounds.

This Employer participates in E-Verify.