Safety Specialist

P; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

P&S Transportation, founded in 2004, is a growing flatbed trucking operation with nationwide terminals. The Safety Specialist will support the EHS department by reviewing driver medical questionnaires and DOT documentation, ensuring accuracy before driver release from orientation.

The role may involve HOS reviews and other EHS tasks, with opportunities to grow into additional responsibilities. We seek detail-oriented professionals with strong organization, confidentiality, and communication

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented and accurate review of documentation.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel).
• Ability to work independently and follow procedures.
• Experience with DOT, safety, or driver onboarding preferred.
• Willingness to learn DOT, OSHA and other EHS requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review Post-Job Offer Medical Questionnaires completed by drivers during orientation.
• Compare questionnaire responses with DOT medical examination documentation to identify discrepancies, omissions, or potential concerns.
• Escalate items requiring additional review to EHS leadership prior to driver release from orientation.
• Communicate with orientation, recruiting, safety, and other departments to obtain necessary information or documentation.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records related to the review process.
• Assist with Hours of Service (HOS) compliance reviews and related driver documentation as needed.
• Support OSHA, DOT, safety, compliance, reporting, and other EHS projects as assigned.
• Assist with additional EHS responsibilities as the position develops.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Communication skills

MS Office

Independent work

DOT compliance

Willingness to learn

Job description

Founded in 2004, P&S Transportation is one of the fastest growing flatbed trucking operations with terminals nationwide.We are continuously expanding and improving our services through our commitment to hiring the best and brightest in the Logistics and Transportation field.By targeting experienced professionals, partnering with the best universities and recruiting straight from the top programs in logistics and operations, we support our vision to be on the cutting edge of transportation.Our goal is to stay ahead through our emphasis on driver satisfaction and retention, cutting edge technology, offering creative solutions, customer partnerships and smarter people than our competition.Our business is growing exponentially and we require the best to help us continue on our path of success.Join our team and be a part of the future of the industry.

We are continuously expanding and improving our services through our commitment to hiring the best and brightest in the Logistics and Transportation field. By targeting experienced professionals, partnering with the best universities, and recruiting straight from the top programs in logistics and operations, we support our vision to be on the cutting edge of transportation.

Job Description

The Safety Specialist will support the Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) department, with a primary focus on reviewing Post-Job Offer Medical Questionnaires completed by drivers during orientation and comparing them with DOT medical documentation to identify discrepancies or concerns before driver release. The position may also assist with Hours-of-Service compliance and other EHS-related responsibilities as needed. This role will receive exposure to a broad range of safety and compliance functions, with additional responsibilities assigned over time.

• Review Post-Job Offer Medical Questionnaires completed by drivers during orientation.
• Compare questionnaire responses with DOT medical examination documentation to identify discrepancies, omissions, or potential concerns.
• Escalate items requiring additional review to EHS leadership prior to driver release from orientation.
• Communicate with orientation, recruiting, safety, and other departments to obtain necessary information or documentation.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records related to the review process.
• Assist with Hours of Service (HOS) compliance reviews and related driver documentation as needed.
• Support OSHA, DOT, safety, compliance, reporting, and other EHS projects as assigned.
• Assist with additional EHS responsibilities as the position develops.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately review and compare documentation.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook and Excel.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple responsibilities, and follow established procedures.
• Transportation, DOT compliance, Hours of Service, safety, driver onboarding, or related experience preferred.
• Ability and willingness to learn DOT, OSHA, and other EHS-related requirements.

Additional Information

This job is an hourly position with no guarantees for career progression. This does not mean that you will not be considered for other positions or opportunities.

PS Logistics complies with all applicable equal employment laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act. Qualified individuals with a disability may request reasonable accommodation from the company.