HSE/DOT Specialist

SUMMARY The HSE/DOT Specialist owns safety and DOT compliance for assigned yards and the region they support.

The role combines field HSE work with DOT compliance and driver safety.

That covers audits, incident response, investigations, training, behavior-based safety, and hazardous waste on the HSE side.

On the DOT side, it covers driver oversight, vehicle inspections, hours of service, drug and alcohol testing, and telematics review.

The Specialist operates under Section 02 (HSE Team) of the HSE Manual.

They are the go-to safety resource for drivers, field employees, and supervisors at their yards.

They build trust, set clear expectations, and hold people accountable to company standards and state and federal regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Independent Judgment and Decision-Making Exercise independent judgment and discretion on safety and DOT compliance matters for assigned yards, with minimal day-to-day supervision.Interpret OSHA, DOT, FMCSA, PHMSA, and RCRA requirements and decide how they apply to company operations.Evaluate compliance risk and determine corrective actions, up to stopping work or recommending that a driver or unit be pulled from service.Recommend and implement regional safety and compliance practices that affect business operations.Set priorities for audits, investigations, and coaching based on risk and trend data.

Safety Culture and Field Presence Drive a safety-first culture at assigned yards.

Set clear expectations for employee and driver conduct and performance.Build trusted working relationships with drivers, field employees, and supervisors.Promote Behavior-Based Safety (BBS) through field observations and coaching.Operate under the guidelines in Section 02 (HSE Team) of the HSE Manual.

Training and Orientation Lead CDL and non-CDL new hire orientation, driver safety training, and refresher courses.Deliver HSE training on regulatory compliance, company standards, and industry best practices.Determine training needs and assign awareness courses based on audit findings, incidents, and trends.

Make sure training records are audit-ready.

Audits and Inspections Plan and lead yard audits to evaluate safety compliance, housekeeping, and adherence to company protocols.

Decide on findings and set corrective action priorities.Evaluate driver and equipment compliance through on-site observations, including observed pre-trips.

Determine corrective actions and hold operations accountable for closing them out.

DOT Compliance and Driver Safety Manage DOT compliance for all drivers and assets at assigned yards.

Address violations promptly.Review roadside inspection results.

Coach drivers and follow up until violations are corrected.Audit DOT records, including inspection reports, DVIRs, hours of service, and training documentation, and determine corrective action on deficiencies.Monitor, coach, and hold drivers accountable to safety policies and procedures.Evaluate DOT compliance results for assigned yards and ...