Compliance Director DOT

Compliance Director DOT [3243]

Grid Source is seeking a Compliance Director, DOT to join our fast paced and fast-growing team!

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health, Vision, & Dental Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401k Plan
• Paid sick leave in accordance with any applicable state or municipal laws

Grid Source is a full-service utility contractor specializing in construction for the telecommunication and broadband industries, and underground construction for the natural gas distribution industry in the country. Here at Grid Source, we understand any company is only as good as its employees and our employees are the most important part of our company. When becoming an employee at Grid Source, you are part of a team that looks out for your best interests.

Our leadership team is passionate about mentoring and setting our employees up for success!

We seek individuals who take pride in delivering exceptional quality every day. The ideal candidate anticipates customer needs and provides solutions that address both current and future requirements.

As the DOT Compliance Director at Grid Source, you will be responsible for enforcing a compliant-driven culture by establishing compliance procedures for DOT, FMCSA, IFTA and other local and state requirements. Other responsibilities include compliance monitoring of ELD’s electronic driver logs, VIDR vehicle inspection and maintenance reporting. Administrative duties include tracking of employee training and certifications, assistance with onboarding new employees, driver qualification file completion, maintenance of EHS and other third-party safety compliance portals.

Performance and behavior during all activities must be compliant with Grid Source values. This role reports directly to the EVP, West Operations.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership qualities.
• DOT Compliance Director is responsible for ensuring that all company operations, including drivers and vehicles, comply with DOT regulation.
• Develop DOT-related training programs and manage them where appropriate to maintain compliance.
• Work with Corporate and local management on accident/incident investigations and reports of employee injuries and vehicular incidents.
• Manage and/or source third-party vendor that maintains all printed and electronic driver qualification files, medical files, and compliance files in a secure and confidential manner.
• Conduct periodic self-auditing of all DOT driver qualification files and records to ensure compliance.
• Manage driver safety performance and DOT drug/alcohol history verification process.
• Involved in Trucking Associations and keeping management informed of new regulations.
• Evaluate, change, update safety orientation component of driver intake process, and participate in safety training of drivers whenever possible.
• Coordinate with the Director of HSE to ensure pragmatic, preventative safety measures are in place to mitigate distracted driving and dangerous behavior.
• Report near-miss events.
• Monitor driver monitoring systems and alert direct supervision immediately if driver exceeds maximum standards set.
• Quarterly self-assess all compliance programs and ensure readiness for audits.

• Excellent interpersonal and leadership qualities.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Strong sense of urgency.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of management levels and disciplines.
• Supervisory experience.
• Effective oral communication, written communication, and organizational skills.
• Good computer skills including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of Geotab software and other tracking systems.
• DOT/HAZMAT regulatory requirements.
• CFR
  49 and FMCSA familiarity.
• Smith Driver Trainer Certification (preferred).
• Experience managing large fleets.

Will supervise during instructional training of field & office personnel if required.

The performance of this position will…