Who We Are:
DHT Group, based out of Reese, Michigan has been ensuring safety and satisfaction for over 40 years. DHT is hiring at all facilities with additional Michigan locations in Newport and Port Huron and also Bellefontaine, Ohio. DHT has several divisions including Tanker, Gravel Train, Flatbed, Van, Excavating, and Landscape Supply. DHT also operates full-service repair facilities.
Job Summary:
The Safety Coordinator is responsible for planning, implementing, and overseeing DHT's employee safety at work. The main duty is to ensure that the company is in compliance and adheres to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) guidelines to reduce work-related injuries. The Safety Coordinator will also administer Safety trainings and orientations, make Safety recommendations, and maintain a variety of Safety reports, logs, and files.
Essential Duties:
- Monitor and audit Driver logs, training records, and Driver files for multiple locations
- Administer new employee Safety orientation primarily to new Drivers and Mechanics
- Maintain multiple DOT Safety and Compliance files and programs such as: Driver Qualification Files, the DOT Random Pool, and DOT and State Permits and Audits
- Maintain multiple OSHA Safety and Compliance files and programs such as: OSHA 300 Injury Logs and MIOSHA Safety and Compliance
- Assist in handling DHT’s fleet Insurance
- Assist in maintaining DHT’s fleet plates and tabs
- Maintain State and Federal environmental compliance
- Create and update International Fuel Tax Reports and State-specific fuel tax reports
- Investigate accidents to identify causes and to determine how such accidents might be prevented in the future; Communicate such accidents to necessary legal counsel. Take remedial action against affected driver(s).
- Inspect or evaluate workplace environments, equipment, or practices to ensure compliance with safety standards and government regulations
- Create, revise, and maintain company safety education materials
- Communicate and conduct safety training as needed
- Administer Workers Compensation claims, respond to inquiries, and maintain files
- MIOSHA and/or OSHA exposure, training, or certification preferred
- Monitor and evaluate Personal Protective Equipment requirements, compliance, inventory, and distribution
- Investigate and adjudicate driver traffic violations and attend court hearings as required
Job Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Promote good communication and cooperation
- Must have excellent organizational skills and be detail oriented
- Must have the mindset to continuously look for improvements
- Must be a team player who can also work autonomously
- Previous verifiable class A vehicle driving experience
- Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing via telephone, email, and written correspondence
Preferred Requirements:
- Safety background or working knowledge of safety protocols relative to the trucking industry
- Knowledgeable in OSHA policies
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds
- Must be able to pass a drug and alcohol screen and background check
- This position is not remote, and applicant will have to commute to the main office
Compensation:
- Salary position (starting at $45,000/yr)
- Employee-owned company – Stock Option
- Healthcare Insurance including medical, vision, and dental
- Short-term & long-term disability
- Company provided Life insurance
- Legal Shield & ID Theft Protection
- 401k with partial employer match
- Paid vacation
