Manager, DOT Compliance & Safety

at Heritage Crystal Clean in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Crystal Clean (CC) is one of the nation's leading privately held companies in the environmental waste services industry. We are seeking highly motivated individuals with a strong work ethic to join our rapidly growing company. Crystal Clean offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and opportunities for advancement.
Position Summary: We are seeking a detail-oriented safety professional with extensive experience in DOT safety regulations and a passion for fostering a culture of safety. This position will provide solutions and support to our team of 1,400+ employees in 100+ locations nationwide. The successful candidate will work closely with HCC personnel to improve DOT safety performance and reduce company risk. This person will ensure compliance with DOT, FMCSA, Hours of Service, Driver Qualification documentation, Motor Vehicle Reports, Drug and Alcohol testing, and Carrier Safety Administration reporting. This position is situated within a dynamic work environment with every day presenting new challenges.
Essential Duties:
Manage the Company's ELD (Motive)/Hours of Service program.
Further implement in cab technology for use in all HCC operated vehicles.
Develop appropriate Key Performance Indicators based upon data generated by various internal and external resources.
Oversee the process and ensure accuracy of the Driver Qualification program, DOT onboarding, and the Driver tracking system.
Develop, manage and implement an effective and measurable Driver Safety Program.
Track and monitor CSA scores/trends. Proactively develop the programs necessary to drive improved CSA scores and DOT compliance.
Ensure compliance and routinely audit HCC's DOT driver programs.
Support the Safety team with investigations on accidents and vehicle incidents.
Review and support internal and external DOT audits and follow-up on corrective actions if necessary.
Other Duties
Interface with and manage third party vendors that assist HCC in DOT compliance as it relates to DOT requirements and HCC drivers.
Collaborate with other functional areas within the company including the Human Resources, Fleet, Law and Sales Departments.
Other duties as assigned by Senior Manager Risk, DOT, and Sustainability.
Position Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Occasional travel may be required. The following requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Core Competencies
Strong understanding of FMCSA/DOT regulations
Familiar with ELD implementation, coaching and reporting
Ability to interpret and streamline data into useful reporting tools
Solid understanding of the use of Commercial Motor Vehicles
Ability to lead others while driving continuous improvement
Excellent organizational and follow up skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work well in a team-based environment
Strong customer service skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
A track record of a strong work ethic and reliability
Work Experience
2-5 years DOT/transportation-related work experience minimum
Previous telematic/electronic log compliance experience required
CDL, or former CDL, a plus
Hazardous Materials experience, a plus
Work Setting
In-person
Office
Education, Certificates, Licenses, or Designations
Bachelor's Degree required
Specific Skills
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
Work Environment: While performing essential duties of this position an individual regularly works indoors and may be required to sit for long periods. Individual will be required to regularly talk, hear, see and often reach with hands, stand, walk, use a computer keyboard, mouse, telephone, and other office equipment. Noise level of the environment is generally quiet. This position may require occasional travel by car or air to other HCC locations or vendors. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.
Crystal Clean LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Crystal Clean expressly values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and encourages the applications of individuals from diverse backgrounds, so that Crystal Clean reflects the communities and customers that we serve.

Heritage Crystal Clean LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.