DOT Safety Specialist

Review, evaluate, and analyze work environments and project safety in conjunction with supervisory personnel. Ensure company’s fleet, drivers, and operations meet federal/state regulations, focusing on driver qualifications, vehicle inspections, maintenance, and accident investigation to prevent violations, fines, and accidents, acting as the expert on FMCSA rules and managing compliance programs. Design, modify, and coordinate safety programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent injury and disease. Facilitate the enforcement of adherence to laws and regulations governing the health and safety of individuals and comply with corporate safety program standards.

At MP Systems, Inc. we believe in the Power to Serve along with the Pursuit of Excellence. As such the following values guide our behaviors: A Servant’s Heart – Focus on the Needs of Others, Wisdom – Insightful, Integrity – Honesty and Trustworthy, Courage – Decisive and Confident in Others, Humility – Modest and Respectful, Passion – Unfailing Dedication

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Safety/Hazard Recognition & Elimination

• Pre-plan and identify the methods to eliminate hazards daily by work task.
• Execute skill in observing habits and hazards of others and bringing it to their attention.
• Uphold safety as the most important goal of our company. Support goal of achieving zero accidents.
• Promote and encourage open communication between field and office regarding all safety concerns, suggestions, improvements, and PPE needed.

DOT/Safety Program Support:

• Oversee accuracy and maintenance of driver qualification files, checking MVRs, managing physicals, drug/alcohol testing, and ensuring license/certification compliance.
• Monitor driver safety metrics such as DVIRs and driver scorecards.
• Monitor electronic logs, auditing logs for errors, and training drivers on proper logging procedures.
• Oversee annual inspections, maintenance records, and ensuring vehicle documentation (permits, placards) are current.
• Manage compliance records, preparing for audits, and maintaining files per retention rules.
• Analyzing data from compliance software, reporting to management, and updating systems like the FMCSA portal.
• Helps with implementation of safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state and federal OSHA rules and regulations and MP Systems policies
• Documents and tracks safety-related incidents, accidents and injuries, and assists with conducting investigations of the same
• Ensures that all required safety records and reports are complete, accurate and correctly submitted to comply with all internal processes and comply with all local, state and federal regulations along with company policies.
• Provides signs, posters, barriers and other materials to warn of potential or and actual safety hazards and to prevent access to such hazardous conditions
• Assists with preparation of materials and evidence for company use in accident reports, reviews and insurance investigations

Safety/Training

• Proactively observe field operations as they relate to safety, monitor for conformance to safety policies,

and require corrective action for non-conformance to safety policies and programs. Upon recognition of non-conformance, shall notify management and/or supervisors to ensure proper corrective action is taken. Help ensure leadership in all job-site meetings, formal and informal, will begin with safety.

• Coordinates scheduling and administration of contractor safety training and assists with providing this training.
• Developing, implementing, and delivering safety training on DOT rules, policies, and emergency procedures.
• Respond, as a resource of information, to supervisors’ questions and issues regarding safety.
• Assist trainer as required during First Aid/CPR classes.

People Development

• Access your own development needs and plan for incorporation into your development plan. Always be growing and improving both yourself and your entire team.

Budget Control

• Work with Branch to develop a 1 year plan and financial budget for the safety department.
• Analyze the safety budget monthly. Make necessary adjustments to maintain budget.
• Work with Branches to achieve budgeted net profit.

Qualifications and Requirements

• This position requires a decisive leader with a passion for hands-on work in outdoor environments and a strong drive for construction project management work. Must have a desire to work in a team-based environment and contribute immediately.​

  • 5+ year experience in Safety and Occupation Health.
  • Bachelors Degree is Safety Preferred.
  • Prior internship or work experience involving safety or leadership required.
  • Three to five years’ experience in an office environment with responsibility for a variety of duties.
  • Prior experience in the electrical or construction field preferred.
  • Must have a desire to work in a team-based environment and contribute immediately. 

Experience, Skill and Abilities

• • General Business Support
  • Positive safety attitude and personal integrity – both are non-negotiable.
  • Deep knowledge of FMCSA/DOT regulations.
  • Advanced computer skills including experience with MS Office programs.
  • Professional and positive attitude toward responsibilities and coworkers.
  • Competence to keep personnel information strictly confidential.
  • Ability to see details and recognize errors, working with precise standards of accuracy.
  • Ability to exercise good business judgment
  • Ability to multi-task and thrive in an environment where numerous tasks and projects are occurring simultaneously and to meet deadlines.
  • Accurate record-keeping skills and detail orientation.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to write clear reports.
  • Good presentation skills and experience assisting with and/or providing safety training preferred.
  • Strong interpersonal skills; ability to interact and with all levels of the company at field sites and offices, and effectively deal with vendors, customers and regulatory agencies.

  Safety/Hazard Recognition & Elimination

  • Knowledge of and experience with OSHA rules, regulations and reporting processes.
  • Familiarity with safety policies and procedures in a construction environment.
  • Pre-plan and identify the methods to eliminate hazards daily by work task.
  • Execute skill in observing habits and hazards of others, and bringing it to their attention.
  • Uphold safety as the most important goal of our company. Support goal of achieving zero accidents.
  • Promote and encourage open communication between field and office regarding all safety concerns, suggestions, improvements, and PPE needed.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to maintain a consistent workload that involves moderate manual labor
• Office environment requiring sitting and standing. Travel to various construction sites is essential, exposing employee to outdoor elements, noise and the need to stand and walk. 
• Valid driver’s license and insured personal transportation also required.