Safety Assistant

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Recruiting qualified Owner Operators and Company Drivers for all Ohio Valley Region terminals

As needed, assist qualifying North Atlantic Region applicants

Review applications being processed and interview driver applicants (pre-qualify)

Send electronic VOPE’s for new driver applicants

Communicate with Recruiters and Application Processors to get driver applicants qualified

Update applicant and new hire information in Tenstreet

Schedule pre-employment drug screening and HPE testing as needed

Prepare for and coordinate new driver orientation classes

As needed contact existing drivers regarding expiring documents, monthly safety training, MMR reports to ensure they are completed before expiration dates

Audit documents submitted by drivers for accuracy and request corrections as needed.

Upload and index new documents into the required database(s)

Follow accident reporting procedures if notified of an accident or injury

Assist drivers with Hours of Service and ELD resolutions

Receive random drug/alcohol test notices and create passports for the driver/clinic

Assist with Driver Safety Awards Presentations

Answering Safety phone calls

Participate in ongoing Safety team training

Assist with all aspects of safety compliance as needed (coverage of vacations, sick days, staff shortages)

JOB REQUIREMNTS:

Ability to complete qualification for onboarding new drivers

Good knowledge of FMCSR (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations)

Excellent understanding of FMCSR part 391 – Qualification of Drivers

Ability and desire to promote IMC to potential CMV drivers

Ability to promote the OIS Safety Culture to new and existing drivers

Knowledge and understanding of general truck maintenance and repair.

Occasional travel to Corporate offices (Collierville, TN) & Region locations

Full-time