Fleet Safety Specialist

## Fleet Safety Specialist 1

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Fredericktown, OHtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R-102156

Kokosing () is one of America's 50 largest General Contractors and services a broad spectrum of clients in both the private and public business sectors. Kokosing's services include heavy civil/industrial construction such as highways, bridges, underground utilities, water/wastewater facilities, and marine construction. For over 75 years, Kokosing has successfully attracted the most qualified technical personnel in the construction industry by offering visible challenges, superior quality, and attractive rewards.

With over $2.8 billion in annual sales and a commitment to its workforce, Kokosing is the winning team.
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* Job Description:

** Responsible for providing field support services and assisting managers, supervisors, and drivers with the implementation of the Company’s Fleet Safety Management policies and procedures.  Manage high-volume transportation compliance and record-keeping to ensure all commercial motor vehicle records conform to strict federal regulations. This role administers driver qualification files, monitors electronic logging device data for hours-of-service compliance, and tracks mandated vehicle inspection reports.  

Maintains documentation and provides support to ensure driver and Company regulatory compliance in a manner that is consistent with Company ethics and core values.
** ESSENTIAL Duties and Responsibilities**:
* ** Implement and Monitor**:
Audit and maintain Driver Qualification (DQ) files, verifying valid Authorized Driver, CMV Driver and CDL Driver Class A/B credentials, Haz Mat endorsements (HME), and perform required background checks as applicable. Support DOT / FMCSA compliance tracking and required reporting.
* ** Audits and Inspections**:
Monitor Electronic Logging Devices (ELD) specifically for complex exemptions (e.g., short-haul 150 air-mile rule vs. over-the-road HOS rules).  Pre-trip/post-trip Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIRs).  Identify and report compliance gaps and risks.  Support audit readiness and regulatory documentation accuracy.
* ** Technical Communication**:
Distribute fleet safety correspondence and where directed, assist with enhancement of elements of the Fleet Safety Management policies and procedures.  Provide updates to drivers and supervisors on regulatory and company policy/procedure changes.
* ** Incident Investigation and Analysis**:
Assist with incident documentation, evidence collection, and reporting.  Code incidents into company systems consistent with Company and FMCSA recordkeeping expectations. Support insurance and regulatory reporting requirements and corrective action follow‐up.
* ** Training Support**:
Identify and assist team members in need of training or support to meet safety and health requirements. Participate and support safety meetings and training programs.  Assisting in scheduling required DOT/FMCSA training (e.g., HOS, inspection, safety awareness).
* ** Point of Contact**:
Under the guidance of the Fleet Safety Manager, Director or VP of Safety, serve as a point of contact for any federal or state, safety or risk management authority and/or personnel, (i.e. Federal or State DOT, FMCSA, etc.).
** Education/

Experience:

*** Bachelor’s degree in safety and health or equivalent combinations of technical training and experience.
* 0 to 5+ years of experience in fleet safety management with construction industry fleet safety management experience strongly preferred.
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* KnOWLEDGE, Skills and Abilities:

**** Technical

Skills:

*** 1–3 years in DOT/FMCSA transportation compliance. Basic understanding of DOT/FMCSA regulations and familiarity with PHMSA regulations and Haz Mat compliance…