What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Advisor position at Veriha Trucking, Inc. (ND)?
Job Description:
The Safety and Development Advisor is primarily responsible for training, coaching, and mentoring new and existing Class A CDL Truck Drivers on all job functions and proactively reducing overall occurrences of accidents, injuries, service failures, and driver turnover by identifying indicators of unsafe behavior and developing corrective plans to address areas of concern and improve performance.
The Safety and Development Advisor is expected to abide by and enforce the policies and procedures of those agencies overseeing the transportation industry and will be one of Veriha Trucking’s points of contact for matters related to FMCSA and DOT regulations. Other responsibilities include managing the Driver Trainer program, monitoring safety probations, and performing regular audits to ensure compliance and optimal performance of company drivers.
Job Requirements:
The Safety and Development Advisor is primarily responsible for training, coaching, and mentoring new and existing Class A CDL Truck Drivers on all job functions and proactively reducing overall occurrences of accidents, injuries, service failures, and driver turnover by identifying indicators of unsafe behavior and developing corrective plans to address areas of concern and improve performance.
The Safety and Development Advisor is expected to abide by and enforce the policies and procedures of those agencies overseeing the transportation industry and will be one of Veriha Trucking’s points of contact for matters related to FMCSA and DOT regulations. Other responsibilities include managing the Driver Trainer program, monitoring safety probations, and performing regular audits to ensure compliance and optimal performance of company drivers.
Job Requirements:
- Excellent public relations abilities; able to develop and maintain effective, positive working relationships with a diverse group of individuals.
- Ability to train and mentor others; demonstrated abilities to train.
- Effective oral and written communication skills; able to communicate precisely, objectively, and appropriately.
- Working knowledge of mobile communication devices and routing software
- Proficiency in Excel, Word, and web-based applications with a willingness to learn new software programs.
- Good attention to detail
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills; ability to prioritize and plan work activities using time efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to maintain composure and a professional, positive attitude, both in person and on the telephone, during periods of stress
- High level of personal initiative to achieve goals and objectives.
- Typical workdays/hours are Monday – Friday 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM with the expectation to work additional hours in accordance with business needs.
- Class A CDL Preferred
Salary : $37,200 - $47,100