Transportation Safety Coordinator
Description
The Transportation Safety Coordinator is responsible for ensuring a safe working environment for employees that is free of recognized hazards, which prevents workers’ compensation and auto claims, while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, DOT, FMCSR and company policies.
Primary Duties:
· Directs the Safety in the transportation department
· Manages Safety, Workers Comp Administrator and Hazardous Materials Manager
· Ensures employees are trained in proper safety protocol according to DOT regulations and company policies
· Oversees worker’s compensation claims, auto claims, Hazmat issues, DOT audits and weekly reports
· Ensures compliance of DOT and OSHA regulations
· Coordinates responses to insurance companies, OSHA and DOT inquiries
· Oversees driver qualification and training program
· Make/Manage/Audit DOT files
· Duties as required and assigned
Requirements:
Education and Experience:
· Minimum 3 years related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
· Knowledge of the following: CFR 29 Labor (OSHA) and CFR 49 Transportation (DOT)
· Knowledge of claims reporting and handling (work comp, auto, general liability)
· Knowledge in the storage, handling and shipping of hazardous materials
· Knowledge of NFPA regulations with regards to flammable liquids, corrosives, etc.
· PC proficiency to include Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Essential Skills:
· Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
· Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
· Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of
· managers, customers, and co-workers
· Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations
· where only limited standardization exists
· Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel