OPERATIONAL SAFETY SUPPORT in Cullman, Alabama at R E Garrison Trucking Inc

The Operational Safety Specialist will work with the drivers and operations staff on all safety issues, including 49 CFR Part 395 - Hours of Service of Drivers and 49 CFR Part 40 - Procedures for Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs. Oversee safety incident reports and participate in any necessary investigation. Provide claims support as needed.

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• Perform daily review of adverse driving incidents captured and reported by Samsara Event Recorders.
• Document and coach corrective actions.
• Monitor and communicate upcoming Driver’s License and Medical Certificate expirations, follow to ensure timely renewals.
• Review Roadside Inspections, document and coach corrective actions as needed, sign as required and return, enter for Driver Bonus Pay.
• Review Citations, document and coach corrective actions as needed, enter for payment and driver deductions as required.
• Schedule and transmit Random Drug and Alcohol testing notifications as required.
• Schedule Hotels, Rental Cars and Ubers as required.
• Send and ensure completion of Rider Authorizations and Pet Authorizations as required.
• Participates in the training of Operations staff and Drivers as needed on 49 CFR Part 395 - Hours of Service for Drivers.
• Troubleshoots Samsara ELD device issues for drivers.
• Responsible for filing updated documents electronically to the Driver Qualification Files as required.
• Continually update job and industry knowledge by participating in assigned training.
• Participate in production of video, print and virtual trainings for drivers and operations staff.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Strong computer skills using Microsoft Office, the Internet, and web-based applications.
• The ability to multi-task and pay attention to detail is critical.
• Must have strong communication skills and the ability to develop relationships.

• BS Degree in Business or related field preferred or a combination of education and experience in transportation safety/claims.
• OSHA Certification and Experience preferred.
• DOT Rules and Regulations knowledge and experience preferred.

• Ability to travel throughout facility to conduct safety inspections.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential duty and/or function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate. Employment with RE Garrison is at-will, which means that either you or the Company can end the employment relationship at any time with or without cause or notice.