Work Schedule Comments: Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm with occasional weekends or off hours as business dictates.
Position Overview: The Safety Specialist will perform regulatory compliance and safety related tasks for the Cleveland OH terminal. The position requires interaction with company employees, independent contractors, and vendors. The position requires the specialist conduct regular in-person behavior coaching sessions with drivers as well as initial, annual, and as needed safety or regulatory compliance training.
This position will require training and is open for entry-mid level candidates.. This is an in-person position and located in Cleveland, OH.
Essential Job Functions:
Driver compliance and recruiting duties:
Conduct and coordinate new driver orientation classes
Assist in recruiting qualified Owner Operators and Company Drivers
Communicate with Application Auditor to get driver applicants qualified
Communicate and report applicant and new hire information to IMCC
Conduct and/or coordinate CMV road tests for new drivers
Responsible for DOT electronic logging (ELD) administrative requirements:
Educate drivers on proper use of ELD equipment
Watch for tampering/disconnecting of ELD equipment
Responsible for keeping inventory of ELD equipment and ordering new equipment as needed
Install, maintain, and remove on-vehicle ELD and camera hardware
Assist with all aspects of safety compliance:
Employee first report of injury contact for the division
Address HOS violations same day
Receive and process (notify drivers) of IMC random drug/alcohol test notices
Respond to and investigate local IMC and report to Risk Mgmt. services
Assist with vehicle maintenance monitoring, documentation collection and repair confirmation
Inspect Equipment for our preventive maintenance program (In-House Inspection)
Review and coach on-vehicle camera events
Facilitate a safe working environment through hazard recognition and risk mitigation (OSHA)
Additional Responsibilities:
Responsible for ongoing and corrective action driver instruction
Assist with Driver Safety Awards Presentations
Apply/remove commercial truck markings according to IMC standards
Monthly Maintenance reports
Coordinate with third party vendors to effect repairs to company vehicles or chassis
Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
Proficiency in verbal and written communication
Ability to conduct CMV driver safety and operations instruction and training
Good knowledge of FMCSR
Good understanding of FMCSR part 395 - Hours of Service of Drivers
Ability and desire to promote IMC to potential CMV drivers
Knowledge and understanding of truck maintenance and repair
Willing to complete additional required training to improve job knowledge or skills
Requires indoor and outdoor activities, to include accessing commercial motor vehicles and prolonged sitting or standing