Fleet Safety Coordinator

Fleet Safety Coordinator - (ON-SITE) - Marietta, GA - Start date - January 2027

About

Our client is a locally owned, Marietta-based company with 30 years of history behind them and a lot more ahead. They partner with businesses across Metro Atlanta, providing emergency response and restoration services. With a watchful eye and forward-thinking solutions, their team is always ahead of what’s next and committed to safeguarding people and rebuilding lives. They show up when it matters most, and the people behind that work are what make it possible.

Position Summary

The Fleet Safety Coordinator strengthens our client's driving and powered-equipment safety culture by developing training programs that build competency and reinforce safe operating practices. Working across departments, the Coordinator uses feedback and performance trends to continually improve training and safety programs. Through training, coaching, and consistent accountability, this role helps ensure employees operate company vehicles and powered equipment safely and responsibly.

Key Responsibilities

Operator Authorization & Compliance

• Develop and administer standards that determine who is qualified and authorized to operate powered vehicles and equipment.
• Establish and maintain processes for driver qualification and eligibility, including Motor Vehicle Record reviews, license monitoring, certifications, restrictions, expirations, and recurring recertification requirements.
• Establish clear certifications standards for all powered vehicles and partner cross-functionally to ensure only certified employees operate applicable vehicles and equipment.
• Establish and maintain processes for Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports, driver qualification documentation, hours-of-service requirements, medical certifications, and other applicable Department of Transportation requirements.

Operator Training & Development

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve standards and processes for qualifying employees to safely operate company powered vehicles and equipment.
• Develop certification standards that establish the knowledge and demonstrated skills required before an employee is certified to operate independently.
• Personally deliver classroom, hands-on, and behind-the-wheel training situations that prepare employees for urban, suburban, highway, nighttime, backing, towing, material handling, and other operational conditions.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and adjust programs based on incidents, telematics trends, employee feedback, operational needs, and changes in regulations.

Telematics & Operator Performance

• Lead the safety-related implementation, administration, and continuous improvement of internal telematic systems.
• Establish dashboards, driver scorecards, exception reports, and other tools that provide visibility into operator performance and risk.
• Use performance information as a coaching and development tool, focusing on improvement and accountability rather than surveillance.
• Work cross-functionally to integrate fleet-related systems with applicable company platforms

Accident & Incident Management

• Manage accident, incident, and near-miss intake by ensuring proper reporting, documentation, and communication protocols are followed.
• Identify contributing factors and propose opportunities for corrective action.
• Assist Asset Optimization with auto insurance claims by providing accident intake information, investigation findings, documentation, and other safety-related claim support.
• Participate in the on-call rotation and respond as needed to significant vehicle accidents, incidents, emergencies, or safety concerns requiring timely involvement.

Relationship Building & Program Adoption

• Build trusted relationships across all markets and departments that operate company vehicles and powered equipment.
• Serve as an approachable safety resource who helps employees understand expectations, improve skills, and make sound operating decisions.
• Introduce new policies, technology, and accountability standards in a way that creates understanding and employee buy-in.
• Operate from the belief that policy is born of principle, clearly communicating the purpose behind standards rather than relying solely on rules or enforcement.
• Coach employees constructively and address unsafe behaviors directly while maintaining respect, professionalism, and trust.
• Seek employee and leadership feedback when developing programs and use that feedback to improve adoption and effectiveness.
• Promote a company-wide culture in which safe operation, personal responsibility, and accountability are viewed as shared responsibilities.

Qualifications & Skills

• Five or more years of experience in fleet safety and transportation compliance
• Strong coaching, facilitation, and communication skills with the ability to address performance concerns constructively.
• Strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a positive can-do attitude, attention to detail, and accuracy.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.