DOT Specialist - EHS

The DOT Specialist manages DOT regulatory requirements and safety compliance across RESA Power’s commercial vehicle fleet. Serving both non-regulated and regulated drivers—including mixed-use fleet operators and commercial driver's license (CDL) holders—this role serves as the administrator for FMCSA portals, FOLEY (driver qualification files), and fleet safety programs.

• FMCSA & Portal Management: Serves as the primary administrator for all FMCSA online portals, including the Clearinghouse, Safety Measurement System (SMS/BASICs), and Data Qs.
• Driver Qualification (DQ) Files: Oversees and maintains complete, compliant DQ files for all regulated drivers and CDL holders, ensuring timely processing of MVRs, medical cards, and annual reviews.
• Mixed-Use & Non-Regulated Driver Oversight: Manages internal compliance policies, vehicle assignments, and qualification tracking for mixed-use and non-regulated fleet drivers.
• Drug & Alcohol Program: Coordinates with HR regarding, random, post-accident, and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing in accordance with DOT and FMCSA regulations.
• Vehicle & Fleet Compliance: Coordinates annual vehicle inspections, maintenance tracking, and registration requirements across assigned commercial fleet vehicles.
• Auto Insurance Claims Management: manages auto insurance claims and evaluates different programs to reduce auto insurance rates.
• Audit & Permitting: Manages state/federal filings, permits, unified carrier registrations (UCR), and leads internal or external DOT compliance audits.
• Training &
  
  Coaching:
  
  Develops and delivers DOT compliance training modules, driver safety coaching, and hours-of-service (HOS) guidance.
• Incident & Safety Tracking: Reviews vehicle accidents, conducts root-cause investigations, and files required reports while partnering with EHS leadership to drive accident reduction.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partners with field managers and EHS leadership to align fleet ops with broader Corporate Safety Initiatives.
• General requirements
• Flexible and innovative; position brings a positive, high-energy attitude with strong customer service skills.
• Possesses comprehensive knowledge of subject matter and maintains up to date knowledge.
• Ensures that records, manuals or handbooks, reports, presentations, communications or other documentation are appropriately maintained.
• Handles complex issues and problems and refers only the most complex issues to higher-level staff.
• Provides leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a group on DOT or other safety topics as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in EHS, Logistics, Business, or a related field with a minimum of 4–6+ years of dedicated DOT/FMCSA fleet compliance experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Direct experience managing FMCSA portals, Clearinghouse, Data Qs, and Driver Qualification files.
• Strong working knowledge of FMCSA regulations covering non-regulated, mixed-use commercial vehicles, and CDL requirements.
• Proven ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage data accurately in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to partner effectively across diverse field teams and corporate business units.
• Excellent business partnering skills. Able to establish rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds and experience

RESA Power is a dynamic, people first organization that prides itself on being the employer of choice in its industry! RESA is fortunate to have an extraordinarily talented group of people who take pride in everything they do! RESA Power has locations throughout the United States & Canada. We are a trusted service provider…