Specialist, Fleet Safety w/CDL

About the role

We are hiring a Specialist, Fleet Safety w/CDL in North Hollywood, CA. Compensation: $80,000K Annually. Schedule: Monday-Friday (some overnight travel). Travel Required: Northern, CA.

Responsibilities

• Ensure strict adherence to company safety policies, regulatory requirements, and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Train, coach, and mentor new and existing drivers on safe driving practices, equipment operation, and efficient routing, reinforcing a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Deliver and continuously enhance the company’s driver training programs for all employees operating commercial vehicles.
• Leverage Lytx video telematics and event data to proactively coach drivers, identify at-risk behaviors, and implement targeted corrective actions to improve driver performance and reduce preventable incidents.
• Promote a strong safety culture by encouraging Good Catch reporting, unsafe condition identification, and timely, effective incident reporting and response.
• Administer driver road tests, vehicle inspections, and qualification evaluations to ensure compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Review and validate driver competency through road evaluations, ensuring alignment with DOT regulations and company expectations.
• Conduct HM126F, security awareness, and other required compliance training for drivers and branch personnel.
• Support and participate in audits of drivers, vehicles, and maintenance facilities to ensure operational and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure all DOT and safety-related training requirements are completed, documented, and maintained across all locations.
• Conduct field observations and utilize data (including Lytx insights) to deliver constructive, behavior-based coaching and retraining where deficiencies are identified.
• Perform pre-employment driver assessments, including interviews, ride-alongs, and practical demonstrations.
• Ensure locations maintain proper vehicle maintenance programs, driver inspection processes, and accurate log/ELD compliance.
• Develop, implement, and sustain the Driver Mentor Program to support onboarding, skill development, and performance consistency.
• Reinforce and model the Company’s Zero Incident culture across all operations.
• Communicate and implement Airgas EHS policies and procedures with a focus on reducing accidents, injuries, and property loss.
• Conduct annual driver evaluations and performance reviews, documenting findings and recommending corrective actions.
• Train and certify personnel in proper forklift operation, inspection, and maintenance practices.
• Lead, coordinate, and continuously improve the Driver Mentor Program to ensure effective onboarding and ongoing driver development.
• Assist with internal DOT and SMS compliance audits, preparing detailed reports and actionable recommendations.
• Support accident and injury investigations, utilizing tools such as Lytx video analysis to determine root cause, identify contributing behaviors, and recommend preventative measures.
• Participate in incident review committees and contribute to classification, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead and promote safety initiatives, participate in safety meetings, and ensure consistent adherence to safety protocols.
• Design and implement training programs and procedural improvements to enhance driver proficiency, operational efficiency, and overall safety performance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the day-to-day execution and enforcement of fleet safety policies and programs.
• Serve as the primary subject matter expert for all aspects of vehicle-related safety.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage data analytics and telematics (Lytx) to monitor real-time driver performance and reduce motor vehicle accidents (MVAs).
• In-depth knowledge of DOT regulations and related regulatory requirements for commercial vehicle operation.
• Experience with vehicle maintenance programs, driver inspection processes, and maintaining accurate log/ELD compliance.
• Familiarity with implementing Airgas EHS policies and procedures and promoting a Zero Incident culture.
• Exceptional ability to train, coach, and mentor drivers and managers, utilizing constructive, behavior-based coaching techniques.
• Skill in designing, developing, and enhancing company driver training programs.
• Ability to conduct thorough field audits and field observations to translate safety standards into operational reality.
• Proficiency in administering driver road tests, vehicle inspections, and qualification evaluations.
• Strong investigational skills to support accident and injury investigations, using tools like Lytx video analysis to determine root cause and recommend preventative measures.
• Ability to perform pre-employment driver assessments (interviews, ride-alongs, practical demonstrations).
• Demonstrated ability to foster a strong safety culture by promoting Good Catch reporting and timely incident reporting and response.
• Experience with conducting annual driver evaluations and performance reviews.
• Ability to conduct specific compliance training including HM126F and security awareness.
• Certified or able to become certified to train and certify personnel in proper forklift operation, inspection, and maintenance practices.
• Experience supporting and assisting with internal DOT and SMS compliance audits.
• Commitment to ensuring proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Preferred Qualifications

• Commercial Driver's License