Safety Specialist

IMC Companies LLC; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

IMC Companies LLC in Columbus, OH is seeking a Safety Specialist. The role focuses on regulatory compliance, driver safety coaching, and training for drivers, contractors, and vendors at the Columbus terminal.

Responsibilities include coordinating orientation, driving tests, ELD oversight, and risk mitigation to promote a safe work environment. The position involves regular in-person coaching, ensuring compliance with DOT/ FMCSR standards, and monitoring vehicle maintenance and safety programs.

Qualifications

• Must communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to conduct driver safety and operations instruction and training.
• Knowledge of FMCSR and Hours of Service requirements preferred.
• Willingness to promote IMC to potential CMV drivers.
• Knowledge of truck maintenance and repair is a plus.
• Must be able to perform indoor and outdoor activities and access CMVs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and coordinate new driver orientation classes.
• Assist in recruiting qualified Owner Operators and Company Drivers.
• Coordinate with Application Auditor to qualify driver applicants.
• Report applicant and new hire information to IMCC.
• Conduct and/or coordinate CMV road tests for new drivers.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

CMV safety training

FMCSR knowledge

Driver promotion

Vehicle maintenance knowledge

Training willingness

Physical work indoors/outdoors

Job description

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Safety Specialist

Full Time Columbus, OH, US

Work Schedule Comments:Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm with occasional weekends or off hours as business dictates.

Position Overview: The Safety Specialist will perform regulatory compliance and safety related tasks for the Columbus, OH terminal. The position requires interaction with company employees, independent contractors, and vendors. The position requires the specialist conduct regular in-person behavior coaching sessions with drivers as well as initial, annual, and as needed safety or regulatory compliance training.

Essential Job Functions:

Driver compliance and recruiting duties:

• Conduct and coordinate new driver orientation classes
• Assist in recruiting qualified Owner Operators and Company Drivers
• Communicate with Application Auditor to get driver applicants qualified
• Communicate and report applicant and new hire information to IMCC
• Conduct and/or coordinate CMV road tests for new drivers

Responsible for DOT electronic logging (ELD) administrative requirements:

• Educate drivers on proper use of ELD equipment
• Watch for tampering/disconnecting of ELD equipment
• Responsible for keeping inventory of ELD equipment and ordering new equipment as needed
• Install, maintain, and remove on-vehicle ELD and camera hardware

Assist with all aspects of safety compliance:

• Employee first report of injury contact for the division
• Address HOS violations same day
• Receive and process (notify drivers) of IMC random drug/alcohol test notices
• Respond to and investigate local IMC and report to Risk Mgmt. services
• Assist with vehicle maintenance monitoring, documentation collection and repair confirmation
• Inspect Equipment for our preventive maintenance program (In-House Inspection)
• Review and coach on-vehicle camera events
• Facilitate a safe working environment through hazard recognition and risk mitigation (OSHA)

Additional Responsibilities:

• Responsible for ongoing and corrective action driver instruction
• Assist with Driver Safety Awards Presentations
• Apply/remove commercial truck markings according to IMC standards
• Monthly Maintenance reports

Desired Skills and Abilities:

• Proficiency in verbal and written communication required
• Ability to conduct CMV driver safety and operations instruction and training
• Good knowledge of FMCSR andFMCSR part 395 – Hours of Service of Drivers preferred
• Ability and desire to promote IMC to potential CMV drivers
• Knowledge and understanding of truck maintenance and repair is a plus
• Willing to complete additional required training to improve job knowledge or skills
• Requires indoor and outdoor activities, to include accessing commercial motor vehicles and prolonged sitting or standing

$50k-$55k salary range based on experience