Specialist - DOT Comp

About the role

Total Safety is looking for a DOT Compliance Specialist to join their safety conscious team! The DOT Compliance Specialist coordinates, analyzes and monitors the Total Safety, U.S. DOT program to ensure all applicable standards are met or exceeded. Responsible for providing DOT and/or DOT related training, monitoring regulatory compliance, and participating with or assisting operations and HSE in the development and implementation of DOT program(s).

Responsibilities

• Working with the operations staff in dealing with all matters relating to the implementation of DOT policies, procedures, training, and compliance.
• Compiling and maintaining driver qualification files for all DOT drivers.
• Auditing driver logs for compliance and accuracy.
• Coaching/mentoring DOT drivers to ensure compliance.
• Incident reporting and investigation as related to vehicle incidents and non‑compliance issues.
• Completion and filing of required regulatory and internal reports.
• Ability to verbally communicate DOT concepts clearly and concisely to all levels of employees.
• Ability to present DOT concepts clearly and concisely in written format.
• Conduct audits to ensure compliance with division standards, all levels of legislation and develop corrective actions as required.
• Advises and supports operations in terms of DOT initiatives and processes.
• Ability to conduct classroom and on‑the‑road training for employees.

Requirements

A minimum of 2 years of experience and knowledge of pertinent DOT regulations; knowledge, competency and experience in DOT issues; experience with field service operations preferred; knowledge of oil and gas operations a plus.

Physical demands: regular standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching; occasional lifting up to 50 pounds; vision requirements include close, distance, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work environment: standard indoor office and warehouse setting.

Skills

• Good verbal and written communication
• Analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to build and maintain positive customer relationships (internal and external)
• Problem identification and solution development
• Logical reasoning to evaluate alternatives
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access)
• Willingness to travel among districts and sites

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required; alternatively, an associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred with three to five years of related experience/training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.