Safety and Fleet Specialist

About the role

We are currently searching for an experienced Safety & Fleet Specialist to support our Southwest Region located in Texas. To be considered for this position, applicants must have, at minimum, 3 years experience with safety regulations such as OSHA and DOT.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement corporate policies and procedures for a region
• Partner and maintain continuous communication with regional management team and Senior Vice President regarding safety strategy
• Prepare safety and/or fleet reporting on a regular basis for regional leadership
• Lead and manage the implementing processes the company will use to minimize risk and maximize the awareness of safe systems, equipment, and safe behaviors throughout the region
• Provide safety and fleet recommendations to regional management for approval
• Stay up to date and be knowledgeable with compliance for all Federal (including OSHA and DOT), State and local safety regulations
• Manage and deliver training programs to meet all government, company, and client requirements, including obtaining feedback and advice from safety contacts for behavior-based safety processes
• Manage the enforcement of company safety rules and regulations by conducting site audits
• Conduct periodic job site visits to ensure compliance and jobsite safety
• Communicate to safety contacts with required emergency action or safety plans
• Conduct post-accident investigation and documentation
• Ensure OSHA recordkeeping log and summary are maintained and posted
• Provide statistics for the marketing group as needed
• Organize safety meetings and communicate with safety contacts
• Attend monthly client safety meetings as Volkert representative as requested
• Be the safety subject matter expert resource for region safety committees
• Inspire others to possess and demonstrate a passion towards safety
• Works closely with and receives general direction from the Corporate Fleet Director
• Oversee fleet management program including vehicle acquisition, and vehicle disposal within the region
• Plan, organize, and conduct fleet safety activities with assigned drivers; assist assigned drivers with fleet safety, telematics and other driver safety training requirements, including vehicle maintenance and repair, accident investigation notification and reporting
• Perform safety reviews/audits associated with regional projects; and perform related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 3–5 years’ experience with safety regulations such as OSHA and DOT
• Demonstrate technical knowledge in HS&E, Worker’s Compensation and Loss Prevention/Security
• Possess knowledge of incident investigations and root cause analysis
• 1 year of managing people or safety projects
• 50% travel or overnight travel
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment
• Valid driver’s license and a satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)

Qualifications

• Board of Certified Safety Professionals Certification
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• 401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
• Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability
• Wellness incentives
• Student Debt Retirement Match
• Additional voluntary benefits