DOT Compliance/Fleet Manager

Are you looking to become part of a company with great benefits and growth potential? We offer paid time off, life insurance, 401(k) matching, and more.

Company Overview: S.J. Smith is a third-generation, family-owned company that provides gas, welding and safety supplies to the Illinois, Iowa, and northeast Missouri markets. Established in 1950, S.J. Smith has evolved into a dynamic problem-solving organization that uses the latest technology to serve our customers in the welding, safety, medical and industrial areas. S.J. Smith employees are expected to provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers. Our mission is to make our customers successful by providing cutting-edge solutions and quality products. We are committed to providing a safe environment for our employees and customers. All S.J. Smith employees are expected to complete safety training, follow all safety practices and comply with company, state, and federal laws, including FDA, DOT, FMCSA, and OSHA regulations

The position: We are looking for a highly organized individual who is detail oriented and able to work independently. This is a full-time position.

• Paid Time off available after 90 days
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.
• 401(K) Matching, Life Insurance Benefits, Short Term Disability, paid parental leave.

Location: Davenport, IA

Requirements: Under the direction of the Director of Safety, the DOT Compliance/Fleet Manager focuses on ensuring the company’s compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) required documentation including Driver Qualification (DQ), special permits, federal and state registrations, CS&A testing, driver time records, and roadside inspections all with the goal of being able to produce accurate and up-to-date documents for review in a regulatory audit. Must provide top-tier customer service to all internal and external customers.

Required Education and Experience:

• CDL B with Hazmat, Tanker, and Airbrakes endorsements
• 1-3 years of driving experience
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Basic math skills
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products such as Excel, Word and Power Point

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Experience with DOT/FMCSA regulations
• Associates degree
• CDL A
• Forklift and pallet jack experience
• Hand scanner experience
• Ability to use the following tools: Drill, Ratchet straps, hammer, crescent wrench, cylinder/can carts, liquid cylinders.
• Mechanical skills.

Responsibilities:

• Communicate any safety violation or issue when it is discovered to immediate supervisor.
• Work with customers and S.J. Smith employees to provide superior customer service
• Effectively communicate with co-workers, management, clients and others in a courteous and professional manner.
• Comply with all customer and S.J. Smith company policies as well as FDA, DOT, FMCSA, OSHA regulations, etc.
• Sort, file and review all DOT compliance paperwork such as driver hours of service logs, post trip vehicle inspections and hazardous material shipping papers.
• Audit driver vehicle post-trip inspection reports (DVIR) for (90) days.
• Orders vehicle replacement; collaborate with Brown and Enterprise leasing companies to build and replace existing leased trucks and cars.
• Maintains licensing and insurance on all owned or leased cars and trucks
• Reviews drivers files/log books; scheduled and randomly
• Maintains vehicle license files, titles, and registrations
• Serves on the safety committee that audits our stores for compliance to DOT, FDA, and OSHA rules and regulations
• Road test all full-time truck drivers annually
• Oversee truck GPS/ dashcams in all Route trucks, work with Regional Operation Managers and Branch Managers when violations are identified.
• Assist with Medical Gas and Food Grade Audits
• Shuttle trucks as needed when vehicles break down at branches.

This position offers a starting hourly rate of $25/hr. The starting rate is subject to change based on education and experience.

Why Should You Apply?

• Competitive Pay.
• Excellent benefits
• Opportunities for training & development

S.J. Smith Co. is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of their race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, military service, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.