Senior DOT Compliance Instructor (Remote)

Position Responsibilities and Duties

• Training and Instruction: Provide step-by-step instruction on pre-trip and post-trip inspections in accordance with DOT regulations and company policy. Facilitate training sessions on DOT regulations, FMCSA requirements, and company safety policies, adapting instruction to different learning styles to ensure full comprehension. Mentor, coach, and develop professional drivers to support safe and compliant performance. Demonstrate a professional leadership presence during training to reinforce expectations and promote consistent application of safety and compliance standards.
• Compliance Oversight: Ensure West and Central field operations comply with DOT, FMCSA requirements. Maintain proper documentation required by federal DOT law and company policies. Conduct internal audits to identify compliance gaps and support corrective action planning. Assist with DOT audits by preparing documentation and supporting the DOT Manager. Understand ELD platforms and safety management systems to analyze data, identify trends, and recommend improvements.
• Field Operations & Safety Support: Travel 70–80% of the time to job sites, yards, and field locations across the West and Central regions. Collaborate with DOT compliance team to support effective training and compliance initiatives. Investigate incidents, analyze trends, and advise/collaborate corrective action practices with DOT Manager. Serve as a safety resource for drivers by addressing questions and providing operational guidance. Promote defensive driving techniques and safe vehicle operation. Reinforce safety expectations and support consistent application across all field teams. Build positive working relationships with field teams to support a culture of safety, professionalism, and accountability.

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive experience in field training, commercial transportation, fleet safety compliance, or related fields required.
• 2+ years of experience in DOT training, safety instruction, or compliance oversight required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Transportation, Public Safety, Logistics preferred, or equivalent combination of education and relevant work, law enforcement or military experience may be considered.
• Experience as a State Trooper, Highway Patrol Officer, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officer, or DOT Inspector highly desirable.
• CVSA North American Standard Level 1 Certification (Part A and B) required or ability to obtain.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office suite of applications.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance.
• Eligibility for enrollment in company’s 401(k) plan.
• Vacation, sick and holiday pay.

Pay

Salary Range: $122,971.00 - $147,565.00

Solv Energy

Solv Energy is an equal opportunity employer. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.