Fleet Safety Specialist - Deerfield Beach

DescriptionFacilitate effective educational, safety and skills training programs to improve the safety culture and accident rate within our Publix private fleet Serve as a regulatory technical safety expert for Publix Transportation andRespond to initial accident scenes, collecting information and assisting in the accident investigation of asserted or potential claims involving Publix vehicles and providing field support for our Publix Risk Management departmentRequired QualificationsBe at least 24 years old Have authorization to drive a company vehicle (before his or her start date in the position)Must have primary residence located within 100 miles of the work locationMust have three years (full time) Truck Driving experienceBe able to work a flexible schedule of 45 hours minimum per week that may include nights, weekends, and overnight travel. Be available 24/7 should the need ariseMust resolve pending sanctions against the individual’s driver license that would result in suspension, revocation or cancelation prohibiting the individual from operating motor vehicles within 14 days of meeting with the paperwork processorMust not have more than three suspensions or other sanctions prohibiting the individual from operating motor vehicles within the previous three yearsNot have the following driving violations/offenses within the previous three years:Failure to report an accident Passing a stopped school bus Texting while driving Speeding in a school zone Excessive speed >15 mph over the limit Following too closely Failure to obey railroad crossing warnings or bypassing gate arms Using a vehicle to commit a felony, not involving a controlled substance Moving violations (2 or more) Chargeable accidents (2 or more)Not have one or more of the following driving violations/offenses within the previous seven years:Fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcementRoad rage Refusal to submit to testingDUI, DWI, operating under the influence or while intoxicatedReckless drivingNegligent drivingStreet racing or racing on roadwayHit and runLeaving the scene of an accident Vehicular assaultNot have an unacceptable drug test result on a Publix or company-sponsored drug test within the previous three years Be able to pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical (within 2 weeks of his or her start date in the position) Complete training and obtain a valid Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License (within 6 weeks of his or her start date in the position, unless extended by the Director of Transportation and Maintenance)Pass the Motor Fleet Accident Investigation coursePass the Third Party Commercial Driver License Tester Course (where applicable)Have extensive knowledge of US Federal DOT FMCSA regulationsHave knowledge of accident investigation analysis and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) techniquesHave in-depth knowledge of Publix Transportation operations (dispatch and fleet maintenance)Have knowledge of our dispatch operations and driver compensation programHave knowledge or safety audit methodology and componentsHave effective oral and written communication skillsHave leadership, interpersonal and investigative skillsBe able to display professionalism, tact and directionBe able to develop action plansHave organizational and project management skillsHave computer skills in applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and OutlookHave negotiation, persuasion and mediation skills Preferred QualificationsBachelor of Science (preferably in Safety and Health, Business Management or related field) or equivalent experienceHave in-depth knowledge of Publix’s Transportation operationHave three years field experience in fleet Safety, DOT compliance and accident investigationBe a NATMI Certified Supervisor of Safety Be First Aid/Blood borne Pathogen certifiedBenefits InformationEmployee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no costAn opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock401(k) retirement savings planGroup health, dental and vision plansPaid Time OffPaid Parental LeaveShort- and long-term disability insuranceTuition reimbursementFree hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteriaVisit our website to see all of our benefits: Benefits - Jobs (publix.com)Year End BonusAs a year-end bonus to associates, Publix issues one month’s extra pay (pro-rated in the first year) each year if associate remains employed through issue date of the bonus check that year. This is calculated as a 13th month of pay in the Potential Annual Pay with Bonus line above.Additional InformationYour application may have additional steps that you will need to complete in order to remain eligible for consideration. Please be sure to monitor your email, including your spam folder, on a daily basis for critical, time-sensitive emails that could require action within 24-48 hours.Please do not use your Publix email address when applying. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive a confirmation email.For this position, Publix does not and will not file a petition or application with the USCIS or Department of State on behalf of any noncitizen for any immigration-related benefit to work and/or to continue to work in the United States, e.g., an H-1B or TN petition or permanent residence.