Job Description
Job Description
Description : About DHT Group
DHT Group is a dynamic, rapidly expanding transportation company built on four pillars : our people, our customers, our equipment, and our reach. Headquartered in Reese, Michigan, we operate a modern, diverse fleet across multiple divisions and subsidiaries. To keep that fleet rolling, we maintain full-service repair facilities in Port Huron, Sault Ste. Marie, and Newport, Michigan, and Bellefontaine, Ohio.
Driving Excellence Across Every Mile
- Proven Reliability : Decades of experience moving freight on time, every time.
- Customer Focus : Tailored service that adapts to your unique needs.
- Fleet Power : State-of-the-art trucks and trailers for any haul.
- Local Expertise : Strategically placed facilities for rapid response and maintenance.
Job Summary :
The Safety Coordinator is responsible for planning, implementing, and overseeing DHT's employee safety culture at work. The main duty is to ensure that the company is in compliance and adheres to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) guidelines to reduce work-related injuries. The Safety Coordinator will also administer Safety trainings and orientations, make Safety recommendations, and maintain a variety of Safety reports, logs, and files.
The preferred candidate will have verifiable CDLA semi-truck driving experience in various combinations.
The preferred candidate will be expected to perform the job function as listed immediately. This position is not remote, and candidate is expected to be able to commute to our main office in Reese daily. The position also requires occasional travel to other facilities as well as walking our facilities to inspect grounds and equipment for unreported equipment and safety issues.
Essential Duties :
Monitor and audit Driver logs, training records, and Driver files for multiple locationsAdminister new employee Safety orientation in coordination with the HR departmentMaintain multiple DOT Safety and Compliance files and programs such as : Driver Qualification Files, the DOT Random Pool, and DOT and State Permits and AuditsMaintain multiple OSHA Safety and Compliance files and programs such as : OSHA 300 Injury Logs and MIOSHA Safety and ComplianceAssist in handling DHT’s fleet InsuranceAssist in maintaining DHT’s fleet plates and tabsMaintain State and Federal environmental complianceCreate and update International Fuel Tax Reports and State-specific fuel tax reportsInvestigate accidents to identify causes and to determine how such accidents might be prevented in the future. Communicate such accidents to necessary legal counsel. Take remedial action against affected driver(s); to include one on one coaching, additional training, and disciplinary write ups.Physically inspect or evaluate workplace environments, equipment, or practices to ensure compliance with safety standards and government regulationsCreate, revise, and maintain company safety education materialsCommunicate and conduct safety training as neededAdminister Workers Compensation claims, respond to inquiries, and maintain filesMIOSHA and / or OSHA exposure, training, or certification preferredMonitor and evaluate Personal Protective Equipment requirements, compliance, inventory, and distributionInvestigate and adjudicate driver traffic violations and attend court hearings as requiredRequirements : Job Requirements :
High School Diploma or GEDPromote good communication and cooperationMust have excellent organizational skills and be detail orientedMust have the mindset to continuously look for improvementsMust be a team player who can also work autonomouslyPrevious verifiable class A vehicle driving experienceAbility to effectively communicate verbally and in writing via telephone, email, and written correspondenceAbility to communicate one on one with drivers of various experience levels for training and coachingValid driver's license, CDLA, with acceptable MVRPreferred Requirements :
Safety background or working knowledge of safety protocols relative to the trucking industryKnowledgeable in OSHA policiesPhysical Requirements :
Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 poundsMust be able to pass a drug and alcohol screen and background checkThis position is not remote, and applicant will have to commute to the main officeCompensation :
Salary position (starting at $45,000 / yr. Negotiable depending on qualifications)Employee-owned company – Stock OptionHealthcare Insurance including medical, vision, and dental after 30 days employmentShort-term & long-term disabilityCompany provided Life insuranceLegal Shield & ID Theft Protection401k with partial employer match after 90 days employmentPaid time off available after 90 days employment