Compliance Coordinator (Coppell, TX) - Austin Bridge & Road

Austin Industries; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Compliance Coordinator to ensure adherence to DOT regulations and promote safety initiatives. This role involves managing fleet operations, conducting audits, and providing training to project teams. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess strong organizational and communication skills. Join a company that values its employee-owners and offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, and a 401K plan. If you are passionate about compliance and safety in the construction industry, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K matching plan

Employee ownership

Qualifications

• 2-4 years in DOT compliance, safety, or fleet coordination role preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of DOT and FMCSA regulations for construction operations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure DOT compliance for fleet and drivers, adhering to FMCSA regulations.
• Conduct audits of logs and maintain driver qualification files.

Skills

DOT compliance

safety management

fleet coordination

organizational skills

communication skills

bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

fleet management software

Job description

Compliance Coordinator (Coppell, TX) - Austin Bridge & Road

Job Category: Operations

Requisition Number: COMPL023828

Posted: March 4, 2025

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Location: On-site

About Us

Austin Industries is one of the nation’s largest, most diversified U.S.-based construction companies. With more than 7,000 employee-owners, Austin Industries provides nearly every type of civil, commercial, and industrial construction services through the expertise of our operating companies: Austin Bridge & Road, Austin Commercial, and Austin Industrial.

Job Summary: Austin Bridge & Road has an outstanding opportunity for Compliance Coordinator at our corporate headquarters in Coppell, Texas. This role ensures compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, supports fleet operations, and promotes safety initiatives across our projects. The ideal candidate will have experience in DOT compliance within the construction or transportation sectors and the ability to manage complex logistics in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee DOT compliance for the company’s fleet and drivers, ensuring adherence to FMCSA regulations.
• Maintain driver qualification files, including physicals, licenses, and certifications, in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Conduct regular audits of logs, records, and other DOT-related documentation.
• Monitor hours of service (HOS) logs and address any violations or discrepancies.
• Coordinate fleet maintenance schedules to ensure vehicles meet DOT standards and are available for heavy civil construction projects.
• Collaborate with the safety team to provide compliance training for drivers and project teams.
• Track and schedule DOT-mandated drug and alcohol tests, as well as annual inspections.
• Stay informed of regulatory changes and communicate necessary updates to management and field teams.
• Act as the primary point of contact for resolving DOT-related issues during project operations.
• Support logistics and fleet operations to ensure efficient delivery and movement of equipment and materials to job sites.
• Assist in the hiring and onboarding process by ensuring all new drivers meet DOT regulatory requirements.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2-4 years in a DOT compliance, safety, or fleet coordination role, preferably within heavy civil construction or transportation.
• Experience working with large fleets and equipment typical in heavy civil projects is highly preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of DOT and FMCSA regulations, particularly as they pertain to construction operations.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail for managing documentation and compliance processes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with drivers, project teams, and management.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and fleet management software.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is highly preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a related field is a plus.

Requirements:

• Knowledge of and ability to manage heavy civil construction fleet operations, including compliance for large equipment (e.g., dump trucks, loaders, and heavy haulers).
• Availability to travel to job sites as needed to conduct audits, inspections, and driver support.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and deadlines.
• Familiarity with environmental and safety regulations that intersect with DOT compliance in the construction industry.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Bridge & Road is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Benefits & Compensation

We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan. We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)! To learn more about our employee-ownership structure, please go to our company page.

Austin Bridge & Road is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

See the “Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision” poster available in English and Spanish.

About Austin Bridge and Road

A leader in the heavy highway and transportation industry for more than 100 years, Austin Bridge & Road delivers asphalt and concrete services, and builds landmark projects such as complex highway interchanges, tollways, runways, bridges, rail projects, and water/wastewater facilities.

This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e. payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement).

Any unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to this Company or any of its employee-owners becomes the property of the Company.

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