About Us:
DLS Express is a mature Chicago area-based company looking for a good safety officer to make sure our fleet is covered. We are medium-sized and need a quality safety officer to help keep our drivers safe! Our headquarters is located in Villa Park IL near O’hare airport (Western Suburb).
Wanted:
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Full-Time Safety Compliance Officer. Note: We have a team of safety assistants who will help you as well.
Salary:
57,200/year to 83,200/year depending on qualifications and experience.
Requirements:
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2 years of experience as a safety officer, manager, or supervisor.
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FMCSA approved Safety Training Certifications desirable but not required!
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Undergraduate degree preferred; Experience is absolutely considered in lieu of degree.
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For candidates with BA, BS, MS, PHDs, Helpful if the degree is in an HR-related curriculum.
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Previous employment verification and Driver applications (MVR PSP etc).
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Inspections of driver qualifications, company equipment, and contractor’s vehicles.
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Logbook monitoring - call, notify, correct, and retrain drivers.
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Distribution of important documents to all drivers.
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Initial emergency response - minor claims, accidents
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Pro Transport Software information processing: Drivers, Units, Trailer, and Accounts
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Maintaining good communication with all drivers.
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Network fleet speed monitoring and response.
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Weather monitoring and alerts as needed.
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DOT inspection response.
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Dispatch notification through Pro Transport and e-mail
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Following accident procedures in case of serious/recordable accident
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Permits, registrations, and insurance.
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IFTA processing.
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Other duties as assigned by Management
Work Experience and Background Requirements:
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2 years of working experience in trucking company (previous experience on safety is preferred)
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College education or High School with applicable experience.
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Excellent decision-making ability and judgment.
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Excellent people skills!! We need people who care about their drivers! We don't want robots!
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Experience working with outside agencies (State DOT agencies, local government, law enforcement, etc)
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Must have good knowledge of DOT and other related agency regulations.
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Demonstrate a good understanding of key safety principles in the transportation industry.
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Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and using the Internet.
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Experience with Pro Transport Software is a bonus.
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Experience with Keep Trucking ELD Software is a bonus.
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Knowledge of digital age processing of applicants via DocuSign ect is preferred.
IMPORTANT: If you want to become a part of our team, please send your CV/Resume and intro letter (if you have one). Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted! We need people ASAP.
About DSL Express Trucking:
WE'VE BUILT A REPUTATION ON EXCELLENCE IN SHIPPING AND LOGISTICS... DSL Express is a family owned and operated company that has been operating in the Midwest, West coast, and East coast for over 15 years. We are part of a federation of 5 companies with a combined fleet size of roughly 500 trucks total. Our company combined with our federation partners have something like 60 combined years of experience in this field. We have built relationships and deals with local Chicago shippers and brokers as well as shippers and brokers all over the US and in Canada. Our drivers, dispatchers, and customer service reps are comprised of experienced team members who generally go above and beyond. Our dispatchers have over 10 years of experience and will always work with you to get you the trips and miles you want to work with flexible home time as well. We have yard parking, mechanic shops, and warehouses in the Chicago area and Las Vegas offices making your experience just a little easier. The average dispatcher to truck ratio is roughly 5 trucks for every dispatcher. One of the lowest ratios of any company. We believe that this is one of the keys to our success! This allows them to focus on whats important - you!! Even when market conditions are less than acceptable, we manage to find and secure loads which will keep you up and running. You wont be disappointed. Visit our website at http://www.dslfreight.com to learn more or call us at 888-602-1140 x140 !!