Logistics Safety Specialist - DOT

Irwindale, California


Employer: Vulcan Materials Company
Industry: Safety/Health/Environmental
Salary: $80000 - $120000 per year
Job type: Full-Time

Build Your Career. Build America's Future.

Vulcan Materials Company is the nation's largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials including asphalt and ready-mixed concrete. When you join Vulcan, it's more than starting an exciting career - you get to make a difference for millions of people every day across the country.

When you join Vulcan, you join a dynamic culture in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is valued. No matter the role or the location across the country, every member of the Vulcan team lives through the Vulcan Way: doing the right thing, the right way, at the right time.

What You'll Do:

Ensure Compliance. Ensure compliance with applicable state and federal DOT regulations by performing scheduled and random inspections of DOT regulated vehicles. Maintain a strong understanding and comprehension of all applicable state and federal DOT regulations that impact our businesses.

Audit and Inspect. Help ensure compliance (both paperwork and facilities) with Vulcan standards and external requirements. Conduct mock audits. Ensure follow through on identified items.

Conduct Investigations. Conduct investigations (with the assistance of outside personnel as needed) of accidents. Develop accident prevention measures to share with all personnel.

Host Safety Training. Conduct safety meetings and assist facilities with safety meeting topics and delivery. Conduct annual and as-needed training programs, including the Smith System driver training. Conduct defensive driving training programs and identify ways to improve driving habits of all drivers.

Manage Claims. Manage liability claims and, in conjunction with operations management, develop approaches to reduce liability and windshield claim experience.

Collaborate with Others. Develop relationships with applicable enforcement entities (state or federal) and operations management. Provide communications to the local operations team regarding pending regulatory changes that impact the team locally.

Additional Responsibilities. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Skills You'll Need :

Education. Bachelor's Degree in business administration, logistics, construction management, or a related field is preferred.

Experience. Must have 3 years of experience in logistics and DOT-regulated fleets. Smith System Certification is preferred.

Compliance Knowledge. Must have knowledge of and experience with DOT compliance, analyzing driver logs, workers compensation, managing drug/alcohol program, and maintaining driver qualification files. Must have knowledge of environmental and safety regulations in trucking and terminal operations. Must have a good understanding of DOT, OSHA, and MSHA rules and regulations.

Interpersonal Skills. Must have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization. Must have the ability to relate to all levels of people and represent Vulcan in a professional manner. Must possess effective presentation and interpersonal skills appropriate to all levels of the organization.

Organizational Skills. Must possess good organization and planning skills. Must have the ability to establish practices and develop resources to meet or exceed goals and objectives.

Problem Solving Skills. Must have the ability to work in a stressful, fast paced, and deadline-oriented environment that requires thinking and acting quickly and creatively to resolve problems.

Flexibility. Must have the ability to work in a work environment that will be both indoors in an office and outside in the quarry or plant. Must have the ability to work a varying work schedule, nights, and weekends.

What You'll Like About Us :

Great Company Culture. Our people share a competitive drive for excellence in an environment of trust, teamwork, open-mindedness, and communication.

Safe. Industry leader in health and safety standards. We are committed to creating a safe work environment and protecting all employees and customers.

Meaningful Work. What sets us apart is the work we do impact daily lives - and every employee contributes. Our aggregates produced are used to build roads, schools, hospitals, airports, and housing throughout the United States .

Health Benefits. Medical, Dental, Vision programs, plus much more .

Rest and Relaxation. Paid vacation, personal floating days, and paid holidays.

Prepare for the Future. 401(k) with company match and contribution.

Training and Development. We see our development programs and helping our employees meet their goals as a key part of our business.

Salary Range. The base salary range for this role is between $80,000 - $120,000 annual salary. This range is not inclusive of our discretionary bonus or equity package. When determining a candidate's compensation, we consider a number of factors, including skillset, experience, job scope, and current market data.

Vulcan Materials Company is committed to employing a diverse workforce. You will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability. You also have the right to be free from discrimination for medical needs arising from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

Created: 2024-06-29
Reference: 240001MB
Country: United States
State: California
City: Irwindale


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