Safety and Compliance Manager

Dispatcher

We are looking for a professional and forward-thinking individual to join our G.A.S. team. The ability to multitask in this job is very important. You will need to be able to work in a fast-paced environment and have a strong attention to detail.

• Handle incoming customer calls to address equipment, service or contract matters
• Coordinating freight to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery
• Maintain and provide accurate records of units and trailers
• Communicate and problem solve with customers as required
• Maintain fair and equitable distribution of work
• Participate in and support driver retention initiatives
• Ability to work independently
• Handle paperwork and coordinate with other departments
• Fast and focused data entry with telephone manners

• Knowledge of truck load dispatch is an asset
• Organize and plan daily freight moves
• Experience with flat deck freight is an asset
• Technological proficiency is a must (general computers and learning new programs)
• Proficient with Excel and Google accounts
• Ability to produce FDA prior notices is an asset
• Experience doing ACE/ACI manifests (automated commercial environment, advanced commercial information)
• Exceptional interpersonal skills

Owner Operators and Company Driver Positions available for local and short haul positions using flat deck and container equipment down the I-5 lanes. Equipment Leases Available.

• Weekly submission of paperwork
• Effective and timely scheduling of load pick-ups and delivery
• Consistent communication with dispatcher
• Provide outstanding customer service and representation of G.A.S.

• Minimum 2 years driving experience
• Must have a valid driver's license and passport to cross the US border
• Must have the ability to read, write and communicate in English
• Tractor must meet current Port of Metro Vancouver environmental standards
• Must possess at least 2 years of verifiable tractor-trailer driving experience with flat deck work highlighted
• Must have a valid TWIC card

• Weekly payment of southbound loads
• Extended medical benefit coverage after 3 months
• Competitive rates

Part-time position
-G.A.S. is seeking a business management professional who is already certified in safety and compliance or is looking for the opportunity to pursue a certification with BCTA. You will be overseeing all drivers, contractors, vehicles and equipment to ensure the safe, efficient and cost-effective operation of our fleet.

• Responsible for overseeing drivers, contractors, vehicles and all equipment are properly maintained above satisfactory NSC and DOT requirements
• Oversee the development and maintenance of the company’s health and safety policies, transportation policies and procedures
• Careful and thorough reviews of NSC and DOT safety profiles and track and file any violations recorded on record, and properly choose the correct course of action to take
• Log book monitoring to ensure that all documents are filled out completely and within NSC and DOT’S hours of service provisions
• Update our Recall System to ensure all legal documentation, maintenance reports and driver qualifications are properly recorded and kept locked in the office
• Keep all driver qualifications files up to date
• Review safety performance trends and develop the appropriate disciplinary action plan where required
• Produce accident, maintenance and on-road safety reports which specify the particular severity and frequency rates in correspondence to the industry averages
• Work side by side with an outside audit review company for log monitoring
• Lead by example with demonstrating the attitude, behaviour and mindset to strengthen our safety structure

• NSC and hours of service
• US Dot Certified
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail, time management and organization skills
• Technological proficiency with new computer programs
• Strategic thinker with long-term corporate safety vision
• Proactive and who can work well independently and in a team…