DOT Safety Coordinator (Safety Coordinator)

ABOUT THE POSITION

The County of Riverside's Human Resources Department (HR) has an opportunity for a Safety Coordinator to support the Safety Loss Control division in Riverside.

The Safety Coordinator will be responsible for Department of Transportation/Designated Employer Representative (DOT/DER) functions and will work with employees and departments to ensure compliance with local, state, federal laws and regulations, along with county policies and procedures.

This position will coordinate the preparation and completion of regulatory and compliance documents, files, and records.

Additionally, this position will be responsible for driver training and skill assessment to include on-boarding, orientation, remedial training, and maintaining compliance with DOT and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSA).

The Department seeks candidates with extensive experience in DOT regulations, and transportation compliance, along with excellent analytical and communication skills.

Applicants experienced in submitting Full Queries on employees, utilizing the Drug and Alcohol Federal Clearinghouse website are highly desired.

Meet the Team!

The Human Resources Department strives to effectively serve and partner with our community, departments and employees by leveraging best practices and innovation to foster a thriving county.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

Coordinate the preparation and completion of regulatory and compliance documents, files and records.

Responsible for maintaining FMCSA and DOT compliance via: driver files, operating licenses, permits, MVR's, driver qualifications, driver history, medical reports, certification of road tests, record of violations, driver's logs, alcohol and drug test notifications, safety performance past and present, etc.

Effectively evaluate, monitor, analyze and identify all driver compliance and non-compliance issues and resolve them in a timely manner.

Attend and assist coordinating the Vehicle Accident Review Board (VARB Safety Committee Meeting)

Responsible for helping manage internal and external compliance reporting, providing compliance advice and assistance, conducting compliance investigations, manage on-going education program.

Maintain, update, and implement DOT driver qualifications records, Drug and Alcohol Database by ensuring testing is performed as required and pool is maintained correctly.

Administer the DOT drug and alcohol testing program and expiration list processes including driver's license and medical card renewal.

May assist in the implementation and monitoring of compliance controls, compliance procedures and operational processes.

Review reporting of all vehicles, and employee accidents/incidents for determination of cause and prevent-ability and identifying potential trends together with Loss Control Specialist.

Track monthly safety training topics and meetings for warehouse and driver employees.

Coordinate driver eligibility with F...