DOT Compliance Specialist

About Our Company:

Ironwood Power Services is a service provider to the utility industry. Our areas of expertise include civil construction for substation and related installations, utility line vegetation management, and access and environmental solutions supporting the energy sector in the Northeastern United States. We also provide disaster recovery services throughout the United States. We employ over 400 team members; our continued expansion has created an opening for a DOT Compliance Specialist. The salary for this position is $24 - $28 per hour depending on experience.

About this role

As a DOT Compliance Specialist, you will facilitate a company-wide fleet and driver compliance program. The DOT Compliance specialist will oversee local, state, federal, and FMCSA regulatory compliance matters and filings for the organization and its subsidiaries.

Duties / Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with DOT and FMCSA regulations, including motor vehicle reports.
• Develop and continually improve the organization's DOT compliance program to achieve satisfactory safety performance scores and metrics.
• Lead internal and external compliance reporting, provide compliance advice, conduct compliance investigations, and assist with development and administration of driver education program.
• Maintain and update MCS-150 biennially, and UCR annually, as applicable.
• Serve as an organizational representative in legal matters related to DOT compliance and/or auto liability.
• Manage the vehicle registration and licensure processes.
• Collaborate with management to establish strategies for correcting any deficiencies found in Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIR) or during routine monitoring and/or audit processes.
• Monitor all compliance and non-compliance issues to develop compliance improvement plans, ensuring systematic resolution mechanisms are established in a timely manner.
• Provide support in company mock CSA/DOT compliance audits to maintain audit readiness. Conduct audits of DOT documents for accuracy and completeness, follow up with stakeholders to ensure completion.
• Key stakeholder in developing and coordinating effective DOT compliance training for our stakeholders, as needed

Skills / Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of DOT and FMCSA regulations and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of compliance-related activities, such as driver logs, vehicle inspections, and training sessions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (e.g., report writing, listening, and presentation).
• Strong interpersonal skills (e.g., tact/diplomacy, persuasion, team building, cooperation, leadership, and ability to motivate others).
• Ability to handle confidential information and work under pressure.
• Proficiency in compliance management software and MS Office.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of seven (7) years' experience in DOT compliance