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November 18, 2021
Now Hiring Safety Coordinator Assistant

Full Job Description

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

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