• Job Description

  Req#: 9597
  Description

  The Fleet Safety Coordinator will execute and implement the fleet safety program to include proactive vehicle safety measures, accident prevention, regulatory compliance, accident investigation, Federal Motor Carrier Administration regulation counseling, and development of safety and training materials and programs at the direction of the Fleet Safety Department. The Fleet Safety Coordinator will be able to travel to accident scenes to conduct an accident investigation.

  Job Requirements

  • Professional appearance.
  • Previous experience in any of the AFW Delivery Departments.
  • Ensures compliance and communication of applicable state and federal regulations.
  • Coordinate with the NON-CDL trainer to schedule necessary training of new employees or further necessary training of an existing employee.
  • Randomly pre-trip vehicles to ensure FMCSA compliance.
  • Stay on top of regional weather conditions and relay the information to the teams as much as possible before they leave.
  • Immediately proceeds to an accident scene when practical to gather information, investigate, take pictures, and coordinate with the Accident Investigator regarding drug and alcohol testing, post-accident procedures, etc.
  • Positive attitude with strong interpersonal skills.
  • Coordinate and work effectively with multiple departments to continuously improve processes, maximize efficiency and exceed customer service expectations.

  Job Expectations:

  • Commitment to AFW’s safety policies and procedures and ability to promote awareness.
  • Available to all delivery/OTR Personnel who may have questions or concerns and make sure safety is the last thought as the team leaves the yard.
  • Inspects daily VIR’s and ensures a VIR is completed for each truck daily by collecting them at the end of each route.
  • Monitor Delivery Dept. log books for employees at their location and ensure any log corrections are made when needed.
  • Knowledge and experience using appropriate methods to assess driver skills.
  • Randomly follow Delivery or OTR trucks on a rotating basis to monitor and complete observation reports about an employee’s driving behavior, speeds, turn signal usage, courteous driving, intelligent parking locations, spotter usage, etc.
  • Appraises employee performance, communicates goals and expectations, provide honest feedback and coaches team members.
  • Able to understand and communicate FMCSA regulations.
  • Ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines and effectively prioritize and executes tasks in a high pressure environment.
  • Communicates, Coordinates, and develops teamwork with the AFW management team.
  • Review driver’s infringements arrange re-training when necessary.
  • Must possess great time management and organizational skills.
  • Able to work 10+ hours a day and have the flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, holidays and weekends with prolonged periods of standing.
  • Demonstrate high level of attention to detail and professionalism at all times.

  Physical Requirements:

  • Requires the ability to stand, walk, stoop, & bend for 8 hours or more daily
  • Requires constant use of arms, hands, fingers, eyes, legs, and back.

  Physical Work Environment:

  • Fluorescent Lighting
  • Concrete Flooring
  • Climate effected by outside conditions
  • Considerable exterior noise
  • Extreme temperature fluctuations in warehouse

  A pre-employment drug screen and pre-employment background check must be passed upon job offer.

  American Furniture Warehouse provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

  
  

• About the company

  Buy Online & Pick Up Today at American Furniture Warehouse. Lowest prices in bedroom, dining & living room furniture. Stores in Colorado, Arizona & Texas. We deliver nationwide too.

Notice