Safety Specialist Position Available In Aroostook, Maine

Western offers competitive pay, benefits, paid time off, paid holidays, and a fun, family-oriented culture. The Western Express campus is a state-of-the-art facility rebuilt in 2020, with three on site gyms, guided fitness classes, and a cafeteria. We are proud to be a culture that promotes from within and has infinite growth potential. One of our core values is to be hardworking, and we reward those individuals with opportunity and incentive.

Responsibilities:

Develop a comprehensive understanding of internal platforms used to monitor drivers’ compliance with FMCSR requirements and communicate regulatory needs to both operations teams and drivers. Relevant platforms include Tenstreet, AS400, Supervision, FMCSA Clearinghouse, eScreen, and Workday. Monitor driver and operational procedures to ensure adherence to FMCSR regulations. Collaborate with drivers and operations to address compliance issues, providing education and resources to correct violations. Review and process various documents from drivers, clinics, and hospitals, ensuring proper electronic filing. Work cross-functionally within the department to support and achieve overall safety goals and initiatives. Compile, audit, and maintain Driver Qualification Files to ensure compliance. Gain proficiency in Workday to facilitate the reinstatement and rehire of former drivers, ensuring all necessary documentation is uploaded prior to their return. Utilize platforms to schedule and track DOT random drug and alcohol testing, DOT physicals, and reasonable suspicion drug screens. Leverage platforms to monitor drivers’ MVR, CDL status, and medical qualifications.

Qualifications:

Ability to quickly learn new platforms and simultaneously manage multiple systems to complete daily tasks efficiently. Strong ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision. Capability to focus on tasks while managing distractions effectively. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Highly organized, process-driven, and detail-oriented. Dependable, punctual, and reliable, with reliable transportation. Availability to work 5-10 hours of overtime per week, with a flexible schedule from Monday to Friday, 7 AM to 5 PM. Due to the collaborative nature of the work environment, the spontaneous need for idea generation and execution, and the potential for expedited remediations, responses, or information gathering, in-person, in-office attendance is an essential function of this position. Western Express, Inc. is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act or other similar state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Western. Please inform the company’s personnel representative if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process. I understand, where permissible under applicable federal, state, and local law, I may be subject to a pre-employment drug test after receiving a conditional offer of employment. Upon employment, employees may be required to have their picture taken.

Our Core Values:

Be Driver Friendly Be Safe Think Big Do More with Less Have Fun Expect Excellence Stay Fit Take Care of Each Other Be Humble, Hungry, & Hardworking