Safety Compliance Support I

Job Title:
Safety Compliance Support I
Department:
Administration, Facilities & Secretarial
Country:
United States of America
State/Province:
Arkansas
City:
Lowell
Full/Part Time:
Full time
Job Summary:
Under routine supervision, this position facilitates safety compliance through certifying driver files, assessing regulatory notifications, and auditing driver activity to identify violations in accord with company policies and governmental regulations. This role holds authority to place drivers out of service when noncompliance is determined, coordinates with drivers and operations personnel to resolve issues, and maintains accurate records across required systems. Through clear communication and coaching, the incumbent promotes safe operations and timely completion of regulatory requirements.
Job Description:
Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Key Responsibilities:
Apply judgment to review, validate, and certify driver files for necessary records; verify use of approved providers, infer requirement deviations that are not immediately apparent, and ascertain when additional assessments and/or waivers are needed
Leverage independent knowledge to detect patterns, trends, and inconsistencies across submitted driver documentation that indicates potential noncompliance not readily evident; conduct additional research and cross-validation through systems, historical records, and regulations to inform compliance enforcement
Conduct comprehensive checks of driver activities to identify violations, including unassigned driving, personal conveyance, and hours-of-service, and work directly with drivers and/or managers to resolve missing, incorrect, and/or misclassified components
Monitor notifications from Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) vendors, assessing citations, inspections, intent-to-suspend alerts, and record changes to determine applicability to driver qualification status and initiate required actions
Document, maintain, and audit records in accordance with DOT regulations and company standards, including accurate data entry, electronic file management, generation of reports, and coordination with internal and external systems to ensure completeness
Exercise authority to place asset and/or independently contracted (IC) drivers out of service effective immediately when regulatory, credential, and/or documentation noncompliance is determined, escalating complex/high risk cases; assess full impact and communicate decisions through established transportation management channels
Coach drivers, transportation managers, and other operations personnel through understanding and the completion of DOT compliance processes; translate regulatory requirements into practical guidance and knowledge sharing that promote safe operations
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED equivalent with 1 year of DOT/FMCSA administrative services or relevant experience and/or military equivalent AND Demonstration of the following skills and abilities through education, certifications, military, or other experiences
Ability to capture and document relevant data in an auditable, organized, and easily retrievable manner
Ability to process information with high levels of accuracy
Ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas through various mediums
Preferred Qualifications:
In-depth understanding of DOT Regulations
Experience in the transportation industry
Knowledge of the safe operation of commercial vehicles
Knowledge of J.B. Hunt
Experience utilizing MVR vendors (DriverIQ, Supervision, etc.)
Experience navigating ELD providers (GeoTab, etc.)
This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.
This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.
Compensation:
Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company’s bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.
Benefits:
The Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: medical benefit, dental benefit, vision benefit, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time), six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually.
Education:
GED (Required), High School (Required)
Work Experience:
Clerical/Administrative, Compliance, Safety, Security
Job Opening ID:
00649257 Safety Compliance Support I (Open)
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Both J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. and Hunt Mexicana S.A. de C.V. are equal employment opportunity employers without regard to any characteristic protected under applicable law, including veterans and disability.