What are the responsibilities and job description for the Compliance Specialist position at Hirschbach?
The Safety/Compliance Specialist oversees driver compliance to ensure adherence to local, state and federal laws and regulations.
Essential Duties:
- Monitor numerous systems to ensure that all CDL holders are compliant with all local, state and federal laws and regulations.
- Coordinates and monitors to ensure compliance with federal drug and alcohol testing program requirements.
- Monitors and coordinates FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse requirements
- Ensure driver qualifications files meet or exceed all federal standards and record keeping requirements in accordance with DOT/FMCSA regulations.
- Monitor and ensure that all CVO's maintain current credentials and valid credentials.
- Monitor all programs to ensure roadside inspections are reported as required, reviewed, signed and returned to the proper authorities.
- Monitor and responds to Verifications of DOT employment for CDL holders/CVO's.
- Coordinate between the various departments to coordinator DOT Compliance requirements.
- To act as a liaison between the various departments to coordinate DOT compliance requirements.
- Make informed decisions with Manager guidance based on available information to remain in compliance with DOT/FMSCA regulations and company policies.
Schedule: Monday – Friday, standard business hours
Education & Experience:
- High School diploma or equivalent in education, paired with relevant professional experience.
- Experience working in a safety-related function or related field is preferred.
- Ability to effectively communicate, verbally and written, with owner operators, other departments and management personnel.
- Ability to prioritize functions and deal effectively and efficiently to meet deadlines
- Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality in all matters related to driver applicants.
- Computer proficiency and ability to navigate between multiple programs.
- Demonstrates an "All In to Win" attitude and displays self-motivation and a strong desire to learn within an unpredictable and demanding environment.
Founded in 1935, Hirschbach Motor Lines has built a sterling reputation for delivering time and temperature-sensitive freight across 48 states. Today, the organization generates $1 billion in revenue and has become the 2nd largest refrigerated carrier in North America with company headquarters in Dubuque, Iowa. Hirschbach strives to provide the highest level of service in the industry, offering a breadth of services including Dedicated, Over the Road, Expedited, Entertainment, and Logistics Solutions.
With a tenured history and vision for the future, our company culture drives us to be the best in the business, grounded in our All In To Win values. One key to trust is having a pool of talent and resources who are exceptionally competent, capable, and passionate for serving results to our customers.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Our Company is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment which is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. The Company is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy in regard to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.