Fleet Safety Specialist w/ Class A CDL

How will you CONTRIBUTE

and GROW?Position Title : Fleet Safety Specialist

Location : Santa Fe Springs, CA

Target Base Salary Range : $75k - $80k

This position will oversee the development and installation of driver training programs, safety procedures and policies to reduce accidents, prevent loss and establish safe working conditions with the goal of reducing work related accidents and injuries.

The Specialist will provide administrative support for DOT compliance and be responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the driver mentoring program for the Regional Company facilities.

Duties will also include, but are not limited to, training employees, safety program planning, addressing unsafe delivery site complaints and resolving related safety issues.

This position reports directly to the Safety Director and will regularly interface with Human Resources, Operations and Sales departments.

• Educate and develop a driving culture that encourages Good Catch and Unsafe Delivery Site Submittals, incident reporting and ensures appropriate response to reports.
• Emphasize and reinforce the Company's Zero Incident culture to all employees.
• Communicate the directives of Airgas' EHS policies and procedures with goal of reduced accidents, injuries and property loss.
• Execute the Smith Training program for new and existing employees who operate a vehicle for the company.
• Perform annual driver demonstrations with all drivers who operate a vehicle for the company; prepares reports of findings with recommendations for corrective action.
• Train personnel that operate a forklift in proper operation, inspection and maintenance of forklifts.
• Lead, coordinate and review the Driver Mentor Program to ensure the appropriate onboarding of all new drivers.
• Assist in internal DOT and SMS compliance audits; prepares reports of findings with recommendations for corrective action.
• Assist in management accident and injury investigations and participate in incident reviews as part of the incident review committees.
• Lead and promote safety, attend safety meetings, and strictly observe safety rules.
• Willingness to travel throughout the Region, with overnight stays.
• Must be able to wear required PPE.
• Must comply with all company policies.
• Must be able to operate in a drug-free workplace.
• Devise and create training programs or procedures which will increase the proficiency in safe practices and promote safety consciousness throughout the Company.
• Assist the Safety Director with various office and administrative duties, such as providing driver related safety training for monthly safety meetings and maintenance of safety records.

Are you a MATCH?

• Associate's degree (preferred).
• Minimum 3-5 years experience in a DOT or fleet safety related capacity
• Must possess knowledge and understanding of DOT, OSHA, & DHS, rules and regulations and training requirements.
• Ability to be available to work a very flexible schedule.
• Proven ability to work independently and under tight deadlines in a detail oriented environment.
• Must possess a valid driver's license, clean driving record, and appropriate level of auto insurance coverage.
• Must possess Class A CDL with Hazmat, Airbrake, and Tanker endorsements.
• Frequent travel (60-80% of work time)
• Must have reliable transportation and be able to work flexible hours to meet management expectations.

About Airgas

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products;

one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products.

Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation.

Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions.

Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health. Air Liquide is present in 78 countries with approximately 64,500 associates globally.

Join us for a stimulating experience : you'll find a world of learning and development opportunities where inventiveness is at the heart of what we do, in an open, collaborative and respectful environment.

Airgas offers a full benefits package includes :

Safety is Our Passion. Airgas helps its drivers and the public share the roads safely so people and our product all arrive safe and sound.

Airgas follows the FMSCA requirement for all motor carrier employers to run full queries of the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse database for any violations during the pre-employment process for all new CDL Driver Hires to ensure they are not prohibited from performing safety-sensitive functions.

All new CDL Driver Hires must register for the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse and allow Airgas consent to review their Clearinghouse record.

Airgas will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the FCIHO

Your differences enhance our performance

At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic.

We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.