DOT Safety Coordinator at Alter Trading Corp – Des Moines, Iowa

Join Alter Trading Corporation’s Industry-Leading Safety Team

Alter Trading Corporation is hiring two experienced DOT Safety Coordinators to help drive safety excellence across our operations. If you’re passionate about compliance, training, and building a strong safety culture—and you enjoy being hands-on in the field—this is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact.

As a DOT Safety Coordinator, you’ll partner closely with operations and an experienced safety team to ensure our drivers and fleet meet FMCSA regulations and Alter Trading’s high safety standards. This role supports multiple locations and plays a critical role in shaping safe driving behaviors and consistent compliance across the organization.

What You’ll DoChampion a strong, consistent safety culture across assigned locations

Ensure all fleet drivers are current on training, certifications, and compliance requirements

Conduct new-hire driver orientations, skills evaluations, and behind-the-wheel assessments

Perform mock DOT roadside inspections of drivers and equipment

Deliver Smith System Defensive Driver Training (classroom and hands-on)

Lead regional efforts to ensure ongoing, effective driver training

Assist with accident investigations, including on-road incidents and work-related injuries

Collaborate with operations, safety, and maintenance teams to proactively reduce risk

What We’re Looking ForValid Class A CDL with current medical card

3+ years of CDL driving experience

Clean driving record

Strong working knowledge of FMCSA regulations

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Experience operating Class B roll-off and lugger trucks (preferred, not required)

Background as a driver trainer or safety program leader (a plus)

Travel RequirementApproximately 75% overnight travel to support multiple company locations

Why Alter Trading?Be part of a collaborative, experienced safety team

Make a measurable impact on driver safety and compliance

Work in a role that blends field work, training, and leadership

Join a company committed to safety, growth, and operational excellence