Heavy Haul Safety-DOT Coordinator

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POSITION OVERVIEW: The Safety/DOT Coordinator is responsible for ensuring full regulatory compliance across all heavy haul transportation operations, including DOT, FMCSA, and state-specific oversized/overweight requirements. This role oversees driver compliance, safety programs, audits, permitting support, and operational risk mitigation to ensure safe and compliant transport of specialized freight. KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Ensure compliance with FMCSA, USDOT, OSHA and state regulations for Transportation Operations Maintain driver qualification files (DQFs), medical cards, MVRs, and certifications Manage Hours of Service (HOS) compliance and ELD monitoring Conduct routine internal safety audits and prepare for DOT audits and inspections Complete ride-along and field observations to identify unsafe behaviors and conditions Develop and enforce safety policies and standard operating procedures Investigate incidents, accidents, near misses and implement corrective actions Coordinate drug and alcohol testing programs in compliance with DOT requirements Support permitting compliance related to weight, dimensions, and routing restrictions Monitor vehicle inspections, maintenance records, and out-of-service conditions Train drivers and staff on safety procedures and regulatory updates Maintain accurate safety and compliance documentation and reporting Interface with the Logistics/Dispatch Coordinator to ensure safe execution of project moves Any other responsibilities as assigned by TAS JOB SKILLS: Strong organizational skills Strong Understanding of Heavy Haul Operational risks and regulatory exposure (load securement, routing, escorts) Strong knowledge of OS/OW state regulations and procedures Experienced using Root Cause Analysis methodologies (5-Why, Fishbone, Fault-Tree Analysis) Experienced with developing Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) Skilled in conducting Job Safety Analysis and Job Hazard Analysis Strong knowledge of FMCSA, DOT, and OSHA regulations Experience with ELD systems and HOS Compliance (Samsara) Audit Preparation and Compliance Management Strong and Effective Communication Ability to track and analyze safety KPIs using data reports. Able to thrive in a challenging environment. Positive attitude Safety first mindset Understanding of Heavy Haul Specialized Equipment Attention to detail and situational awareness under pressure. EDUCATION & TRAINING: 3-5 + years of DOT Compliance or Safety Transportation experience MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Knowledge of USDOT/FMCSA/OSHA requirements and regulations Knowledge of OS/OW procedures and regulations Strong Organizational and Multi-Tasking Skills Experience supporting DOT audits or regulatory inspections Able to walk/stand in steel-toed boots for long distances/ periods of time. Ability to work flexible days/schedules- Weekends as needed. Read and speak English fluently. PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS: TMS/McLeod Experience Samsara Software Experience Experience in an Industrial/Manufacturing environment Experience with Specialized Transportation Equipment Multi-state OS/OW permitting compliance Familiarity with CSA scores, SMS Metrics and Safety Performance monitoring PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT: Position is at least 80% to 95% at a desk working with computer. Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Performs other physical activities including use of fingers, sitting, stooping, bending, crouching, talking, hearing, and performing repetitive motions. Visual acuity requirements include color, depth perception and field of vision necessary to prepare and analyze data and figures, operate a computer terminal, and conduct extensive reading. The incumbent will be subject to inside environmental conditions. COMPANY OVERVIEW: Join a team driven to excel in all that we do! When you join TAS, you join a Houston-headquartered company that is part of a large Houston-headquartered publicly traded company, Comfort Systems USA, with a solid reputation built on outstanding value, integrity, and customer focus. We offer our customers and employees the best of both worlds: a small company feel with the resources, talent, process, and international reach of a large company. TAS delivers innovative packaged modular systems that are engineered and manufactured in one of our Houston, TX facilities and utilized in data centers, power, and commercial/industrial utility system applications. TAS has successfully delivered and commissioned over 520 packages to over 33 countries. The company is headquartered in Houston, TX and has five ISO 9001 certified manufacturing facilities in Houston, encompassing 1.2m sq. feet with proximity to major shipping ports and interstate highways. TAS manages all logistics and transportation facilitating accelerated construction at customer's facilities. TAS' fastest growing b

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