Director of Compliance and Safety

Position and Title: DIRECTOR OF COMPLIANCE AND SAFETY

Reports To: C.E.O., CO West Transportation LLC and C.O.O., CO West Transportation LLC

Status: Exempt Position

Salary: $85,000 Annually or more with qualified experience.

Job description

Works with the President/COO & CEO, the Compliance & Safety Director provides overall support and training to maintain Co West Transportation's standards and of regulatory compliance. Ensures that our business is well-coordinated and productive by ensuring compliance with regulations, promoting safety through training and policy setting that meet the standards of the Company. The ideal candidate must be able to competently plan many different kinds of operational activities. The goal is to safeguard and augment the efficiency of the company’s operations to facilitate accelerating development and long-term success.

Salary: D.O.E. Status: Administrative, Exempt, Full Time, Year Round

Essential Duties:

• The Director of Compliance and Safety works with the President to set strategic goals to accomplish compliance and safety in all areas of operations.
• The Director of Compliance and Safety responsible for maintaining records and updating policies for compliance with local, state and federal regulations.
• The Director of Compliance and Safety maintains records and promotes safety to ensure compliance with TRAX and other insurance standards.
• The Director of Compliance and Safety ensures the Compliance Department runs efficiently, safely and minimizes costs.
• The Director of Compliance and Safety creates and updates the company’s safety policies, keeps records of safety compliance, documents employee incidents properly, and develops and implements staff training.
• The Director of Compliance and Safety responsible for obtaining required permits for operations and ensures operations are within required compliance regulations.
• The Director of Compliance and Safety register and manage compliance with applicable regulatory agencies, including CDOT, DOL and the PUC for all Company locations. Monitoring communications and policies adopted by applicable regulatory agencies to ensure compliance.
• The Director of Compliance and Safety responsible for enforcing and fostering a safe work environment that is compliant with local, state and federal DOT/PUC guidelines in all operating locations.
• The Director of Compliance and Safety maintains, updates, and implements driver requirements per current DOT/PUC regulations.
• The Director of Compliance and Safety conducts MONTHLY driver safety training.
• The Director of Compliance and Safety performs all Refreshers Post Accident within a timely manner
• The Director of Compliance and Safety performs on site inspections of accident locations
• The Director of Compliance and Safety conducts all refreshers at the terminal the employee is employed for.
• The Director of Compliance and Safety keeps driver records of compliance exceptions for audit purposes.
• The Director of Compliance and Safety ensures that the company runs with legality and conformity to established regulations in all operating locations.
• The Director of Compliance and Safety is responsible for reviewing insurance policies with the VP Of Finance and making recommendations for improvements and savings.
• The Director of Compliance and Safety ensures the fleet is compliant with all regulations by working with Fleet Management.
• The Director of Compliance and Safety works with the Director Of Operations to oversee driver hours of service to ensure compliance with regulations.
• The Director of Compliance and Safety responsible for OSHA reporting and compliance.
• The Director of Compliance and Safety attend TRAX Insurance conferences and monthly webinars and report to the President and the Director of Operations on important items
• The Director of Compliance and Safety travel to all company locations at least once a quarter to review safety procedures and ensure compliance
• The Director of Compliance and Safety completes all other duties as assigned by the President/COO

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

Drivers/Compliance

• Driver Qualification Files to include MVR, current DOT physical, Fingerprints,
• Pre-employment Drug screen, and annual paperwork is signed
• Training initiation/Documentation
• Accident/Incident Reports
• Hours of Service-monitoring process
• Drug Testing-Pre Employment
• Drug Testing-Random/Quarterly-Director of Operations is to be notified so she/he can coordinate on duty testing.
• File Retention

Vehicles

• Insurance Claims- Review

Overall Compliance

• MCS-150
• UCR
• FMCSA
• CDOT
• DAMIS reports

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Verifiable experience in Transportation Compliance & Regulatory or equivalent Management position.
• Knowledge of industry’s legal rules and guidelines.
• In-depth knowledge of diverse business functions and principles (e.g. supply chain, finance, customer service, etc.).
• Working knowledge of data analysis, performance and operation metrics.
• Familiarity with MS Office, Google products, and various business software.
• Highly self-motivated, directed and detail-oriented organizational skills.
• Strong organizational skills to effectively communicate with all levels of management, program staff, and outside agencies.
• Excellent organizational and leadership abilities.
• Outstanding communication and people skills.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

BA in Business (or equivalent experience) and 5 years substantiated experience with FMCSA and DOT policies and Public Transportation Risk Management and have the ability to fully step into the position.

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Work is performed in an office environment

Sitting (working at a desk), using a computer – up to 70%

Standing – up to 15%

Walking – up to 15%

Occasional overnight travel

DRUG ABUSE POLICY

We value our employees and drivers and recognize each person’s need for a safe and healthy work environment. We are committed to maintaining a safe environment for our drivers and customers that is free from illegal drug use and the misuse of alcohol. We will comply with the requirements for testing of the U.S. Department of Transportation and other Federal and State laws and regulations. We, therefore, forbid the unlawful use or possession of alcohol and controlled substances.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Montrose, CO 81401: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Safety: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Certified Safety Professional or equivalent certifications (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $85,000