DOT Safety & Compliance Specialist

Chain Electric Company; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Chain Electric Company is seeking a DOT Compliance & Safety Coordinator to ensure that drivers, vehicles, and transportation activities adhere to federal, state, and company safety regulations. The role supports DOT compliance, driver qualification management, safety training, onboarding, and regulatory reporting.

The coordinator will maintain DQFs, oversee drug/alcohol testing programs, audit HOS logs, manage onboarding documentation, and track certifications and PPE.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of experience in DOT compliance, safety administration, transportation compliance, HR, or related field.
• Working knowledge of DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, and transportation regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and electronic recordkeeping systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Driver Qualification Files (DQFs) and keep documentation current.
• Monitor DOT-required drug and alcohol testing programs (pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return-to-duty).
• Audit Hours of Service (HOS) logs and driver records for DOT compliance.
• Review commercial driver applications and onboarding documentation for DOT compliance.
• Track CDL licenses, medical certifications, MVRs, training requirements, and other deadlines.
• Coordinate safety onboarding and training documentation for new hires; manage PPE inventory.
• Assist with regulatory documentation and support audits and inspections.
• Communicate with employees, supervisors, vendors, and regulators regarding compliance and safety requirements.

Skills

Strongorganizationalskills

Attentiontodetail

VerbalandWrittenCommunication

Education

Highschooldiplomaorequivalent

Tools

MicrosoftOffice

Job description

Chain Electric Company is seeking a DOT Compliance & Safety Coordinator to ensure that drivers, vehicles, and transportation activities adhere to federal, state, and company safety regulations. The role supports DOT compliance, driver qualification management, safety training, onboarding, and regulatory reporting.

The coordinator will maintain DQFs, oversee drug/alcohol testing programs, audit HOS logs, manage onboarding documentation, and track certifications and PPE.