Safety Assistant I
Description
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Responsible for providing administrative support to Safety Department while sustaining compliance with applicable local, state, federal and corporate regulations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Audit and maintain records to ensure compliance with safety rules and governmental agencies, e.g. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Maintain confidential drug and alcohol files to ensure compliance with FMCSA, including reasonable suspicion post-accident testing and self-referral
Administer safety award program to ensure consistency
Maintain local documentation as required by legislation (including archiving/tracking/retrieval)
Collaborate with medical professionals to ensure employee physical fitness complies with all established guidelines and regulations
Track and extrapolate data, which includes sensitive employee information and report findings to upper management
Work with local state and federal enforcement for resolution of fines and violations
Assist with the development process for truck driving championship and maintain records for company
Review motor vehicle records (MVRs) for compliance
Maintain positive and proactive relations with managers, employees and regulatory agencies
Monitor and account for current driver Department of Transportation (DOT) physical needs as well as current driver licenses
Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures
Perform other duties as required
Disclaimer: This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED) plus two (2) years’ general office experience; some experience in safety preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Software, including, but not limited to Word, Excel and Outlook
- Working knowledge of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations preferred
- Accurate data entry skills
- Ability to work independently or with a team, handle multiple assignments and prioritize workflow with attention to detail and time-sensitive information
- Ability to provide a high level of customer service to a diverse group of employees and external customers
- Good communication skills
- Good interpersonal and problem solving skills
- Ability to apply policies and procedures for compliance and regulatory purposes
- Ability to monitor and follow up
- Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information
- Ability to work independently or with a team
- Must be able to handle multiple assignments, and prioritize workflow in order to respond to time-sensitive information
- Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills
- Ability to handle a high volume of workload while maintaining attention to detail
Preferred Qualifications:
Pay Transparency:
Pay:
Additional Details: Starting Rate of Pay: $17.82 / hour
FedEx Freight is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
If you have a disability and you need assistance in order to apply for a position with FedEx Freight, please call 800-888-8252 or e-mail at ADAAssistance@freight.fedex.com.
FedEx Freight will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
