Fleet Safety & DOT Inspector

Marten Transport, Ltd.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Marten Transport, Ltd. in Phoenix is seeking a Safety Lane Inspector to provide timely quality inspections of the tractor and trailer fleet, ensuring DOT compliance and adherence to Marten policies.

You will identify DOT issues, inspect equipment at terminals during yard checks, maintain safety standards, and support shop and driving staff with clear communication. This hands-on role requires mechanical skills and ability to work varied shifts in all climates.

Qualifications

• Must possess mechanical skills and aptitude.
• Must pass company pre-employment assessment.
• Must read and write English and have basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify DOT issues on equipment used by Marten.
• Ensure CSA violations are identified and repaired before equipment leaves the facility.
• Maintain understanding of fleet equipment and company standards.
• Inspect equipment at terminals during yard checks and monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with company, EPA and safety policies at local/state/federal levels.
• Monitor and document labor hours daily and weekly.
• Complete repair orders with accurate labor and parts data.
• Return unused parts to the parts room and avoid tool misuse.
• Maintain clean work areas, minimize spills and debris.
• Coach and communicate effectively with shop and driving staff.
• Identify DOT issues across all Marten-operated equipment.
• Repair CSA violations prior to equipment departure.
• Demonstrate understanding of fleet equipment and company standards.
• Perform yard checks and equipment inspections at terminals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Pre-employment exam

English literacy

Job description

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PURPOSE:
The Safety Lane Inspector furnishes quality inspections to the tractor and trailer fleet in a timely and efficient manner, while complying with Marten policy and procedure as well as DOT regulations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Ability to identify D.O.T. issues on any/all equipment Marten operates.

2. Ensure C.S.A. violations are identified and repaired prior to equipment leaving facility.

3. Clear and concise understanding of the fleets equipment and how to properly maintain the company standard.

4. Capture and inspect all equipment at respective terminals during yard checks and monitoring.

5. Ensure all company, EPA and Safety policies are compiled to meet local, state and federal standards.
6. Accountable for all direct and indirect labor hours on a daily and weekly basis.
7. Completes all repair orders in a timely manner, ensuring all labor and parts are charged to the appropriate unit.
8. Return all unused parts to the parts room and does not abuse company tools.
10. Responsible for the cleanliness of work area, keeping spills, grease and debris to a minimum.
11. Ability to coach and communicate effectively with shop and driving staff.

12. Ability to identify D.O.T. issues on any/all equipment Marten operates.

13. Ensure C.S.A. violations are identified and repaired prior to equipment leaving facility.

14. Clear and concise understanding of the fleets equipment and how to properly maintain the company standard.

15. Capture and inspect all equipment at respective terminals during yard checks and monitoring.

16. Other duties as assigned.

ABILITIES/SKILLS REQUIRED:
Must possess mechanical skills and aptitude for the position. Must be able to exhibit skills and knowledge through company pre-employment exam. Must be able to read and write English language and have some computer skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds and be able to stand for long hours. Must be able to work various shifts and days. Must be able to work in all types of climates including extreme hot and cold.