Fleet Compliance Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

AWP Safety is North America’s leading traffic control specialist. Our team of 9,000 + professionals helps secure over 2,000 work zones every day – ensuring customer crews, drivers, and our teams get home safely. We protect those who operate, maintain, and upgrade infrastructure in the energy, broadband, and transportation sectors and provide traffic control for major events like the Super Bowl and Boston Marathon.

Since our founding in 1981, we have served customers through the talent of extraordinary team members committed to customer focus, growth, valuing each other, safety and quality, and a sense of urgency.

Job Description

The Fleet Compliance Manager will champion AWP’s core values and mission of protecting our customers’ people, business, and time. The Fleet Compliance Manager is responsible for ensuring all fleet operations comply with local, state and federal regulations. This includes managing driver qualification files, overseeing vehicle maintenance compliance, and ensuring compliance with Hours of Service (HOS) regulations. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, proactive, and experienced in transportation compliance and fleet operations

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensuring Local, State and Federal (DOT) Regulations & Compliance :

This is the core function, involving adherence to all Fleet related regulations, including driver qualifications, vehicle maintenance standards, and hours of service.

Fleet Compliance - Maintenance :

Monitoring vehicle maintenance, ensuring vehicles maintain the proper compliance requirements, including State and Federal vehicle inspections reports as required.

Compliance of Driver Records :

Maintaining driver qualification files, ensuring they are up-to-date and compliant with regulations, including compliance of drug and alcohol testing programs.

Conducting Audits and Inspections :

Conduct internal audits and inspections to identify and address potential compliance gap issues.

Managing & Reporting CSA Scores :

Monitoring and managing Compliance, Safety, and Accountability (CSA) scores, and challenging violations when necessary.

Staying Updated on Regulations :

The Fleet Compliance Manager needs to stay informed about changes in Local, State and Federal (DOT) regulations and ensure the company's policies and procedures are up to date and communicated accordingly.

Fleet Operations - Tax Compliance :

Responsible to ensure the fleet operates in full compliance of relevant tax laws and regulations at the federal, state, and local levels. Ensure accurate and timely filing of required taxes related to fleet operations.

Cross Department Collaboration :

Compliance of fleet will require strategic leadership, professionalism, and collaboration across departments, including Environmental, Health and Safety, Human Resources, Legal, Operations, and Finance teams to align fleet compliance efforts.

Qualifications

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Strong understanding of Local, State and Federal (DOT) regulations :

A thorough knowledge of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) is essential.

Excellent communication and people skills :

Effective communication and collaboration with management and other stakeholders is crucial.

Strong organizational and time management skills :

Managing multiple tasks, deadlines, and records requires excellent organizational abilities.

Analytical and critical thinking skills :

Identifying and addressing compliance issues requires strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Ability to travel as required :

Travel as required to AWP locations within the US and Canada. Travel projection of 25%.

EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Minimum of five (5) years of supervisory experience or 4-year degree in business related field
• Five (5) years of fleet and equipment mechanical knowledge preferred
• Strong leadership, communication and coaching skills
• Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Office products and Salesforce

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Additional Information

Compensation : $80-$88K + 10% AIP Bonus

The base pay offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and / or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and / or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

AWP Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, age, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.