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).
Essential Duties and 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.
Minimum 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 is preferred and knowledge of oil and gas operations is a plus.
- Good verbal and written communication, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to build and maintain positive customer relationships, both internal and external.
- Identifying problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs including: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access.
- Must be willing to travel among districts and sites.
Education
- High School or Equivalent Required, along with a minimum of 2 years DOT experience OR
- Associates Degree or Bachelor's Degree preferred, along with a minimum of three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Physical Demands
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. Uses hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to a standard indoor office and warehouse environment.
About Total Safety
Total Safety is the world's premier provider of integrated safety and compliance services and the products necessary to support them, including gas detection, respiratory protection, safety training, fire protection, compliance and inspection, industrial hygiene, onsite emergency medical treatment/paramedics, communications systems, engineered systems design, and materials management. Our Core Values are People, Safety & Wellbeing, Accountability, Responsibility, Empowerment, Honesty, Transparency, and Integrity.
Total Safety operates from 176 locations in 20 countries to ensure the safe Wellbeing of Workers Worldwide (W3).
Total Safety is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status.
If you require special assistance or accommodation while seeking employment with Total Safety, please contact Human Resources at (713) 353-5152. (For telecommunications device for the hearing impaired – TTY, please contact 711).
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Skills Required
- Minimum two years of experience and knowledge of applicable DOT regulations
- Knowledge, competency, and experience in DOT compliance issues
- High school diploma or equivalent with at least two years of DOT experience
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Analytical and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to identify problems, evaluate options, and implement solutions
- Ability to use logic and reasoning to assess alternative solutions and conclusions
- Ability to build and maintain positive internal and external customer relationships
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access
- Willingness to travel among districts and sites
- Associate or bachelor's degree with three to five years of related experience or training
- Experience with field service operations
- Knowledge of oil and gas operations
What We Do
Total Safety is the leading global provider of integrated industrial safety services, equipment and compliance solutions, providing safety equipment, technology and data that make a meaningful difference in the way businesses run. Based in Houston, Texas and operating from more than 200 locations in more than 20 countries, our nearly 4,000 employees help our customers increase employee health and safety, meet compliance and regulatory requirements, boost productivity and reduce downtime. Driven by our unwavering commitment to our mission …to ensure the safe Wellbeing of Workers Worldwide, we work across all sectors, including oil and gas, petrochemical and refining, utilities, manufacturing, construction and mining.
