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Robert Half

Safety and Compliance Specialist

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What they do

A Transportation Safety Specialist develops and implements safety programs for transportation agencies or manages safety compliance for transportation companies. Reviews transportation equipment, systems and routes for potential hazards and investigates accidents. May oversee driver safety training.

$53,400 / year median in North Carolina

+15% projected growth

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Job Description

We are looking for a Safety and Compliance Specialist to help maintain safe, compliant transportation operations in North Carolina. This position partners with safety leadership and cross-functional teams to monitor regulatory adherence, support drivers, and keep critical records current and organized. The role also serves as a key resource for issue resolution, coaching, and after-hours support related to driver safety and compliance matters.
Responsibilities:
Support daily safety and compliance activities by working closely with department leadership and coordinating with other operational teams. Provide scheduled after-hours assistance to drivers, addressing inspection questions, accident reporting, compliance concerns, and other urgent operational matters. Maintain accurate driver and equipment documentation in both digital and physical formats, ensuring records are complete, current, and audit-ready. Track regulatory requirements for driver qualifications and transportation compliance, and follow up on items that need corrective action. Evaluate safety event footage and telematics data, then deliver coaching, guidance, or disciplinary follow-up when needed. Monitor expiration dates for driver credentials and manage related processes such as background screenings, clearinghouse reviews, and verification steps after onboarding. Administer random drug and alcohol testing activities, including coordination of testing pools and documentation. Investigate and resolve issues involving telematics tools and compliance-related systems while providing drivers with practical training and support. Process insurance-related updates, manage driver access changes in company systems, and coordinate port identification assignments as required. Act as a communication bridge for Spanish-speaking drivers across terminals to help ensure clear understanding of safety and compliance expectations. At least 2 years of experience in safety, compliance, or transportation operations. Working knowledge of DOT compliance standards, driver qualification requirements, and transportation regulations. Experience handling compliance documentation, background checks, and record maintenance with strong attention to detail. Ability to review incidents or monitoring data and communicate corrective actions clearly and professionally. Proficiency in Spanish to support communication with Spanish-speaking drivers and teams. High school diploma or equivalent. Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines, time-sensitive updates, and confidential information. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice .