DOT Compliance & Driver Safety Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

About Carvana

If you like disrupting the norm and are looking to join a company revolutionizing an industry then you will LOVE what Carvana has done for the car buying experience. Buying a car the old fashioned way sucks and we are working hard to make it NOT suck. I mean, have you seen our vending machine?! We are looking for people who are excited to thrive in an environment of impactful change. Team spirit is evident at Carvana and everyday we let our passions and creativity foster innovation. We take big swings, set ambitious goals, and challenge each other to make data- and process-driven decisions in everything we do. Here are a few of our stories! We've been changing the game since 2013, and we're not taking our foot off the gas now. Want more of the story? Check out our background here.

About the team and position

We're looking for a high-energy and organized Specialist to join a rapidly growing organization and report up through the Driver Safe and Secure Team. You will be aligned with a national territory, and will be the main point of contact for our Market Operations and Logistics leaders within that territory. Your primary responsibility will be administering and overseeing CDL Driver files and Market Operations Driver files to ensure Carvana and the drivers of Carvana's haulers remain compliant with DOT rules. You will also provide general support to Carvana's Corporate Insurance Paralegal by receiving and reviewing incident reports and ensuring claims are reported to insurance carriers and to the company's Safety Manager by assisting with the development, implementation, and maintenance of Carvana's Safety Program.

What you'll be doing

• Review new driver candidate files to ensure potential drivers meet both DOT and Carvana driver requirements. 
• Work with Operations Leadership to correct any non-compliant data in the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) system dashboard - HOS violations, logs with form and manner errors, safety events, vehicle inspection reports not corrected and unidentified driving events.
• Identify missing or incorrect logs and partner with the appropriate groups to resolve identified issues.
• In partnership with Operations Leadership, counsel and advise drivers on proper log completion.
• Partner with Operations Leadership to educate drivers on mistakes they have made and how to avoid repeat DOT violations.
• Maintenance and administration of Driver Qualification files, medical files, and compliance files in a secure and confidential manner.
• Coordinate routine and post-accident drug and alcohol screenings and annual MVR reviews.
• Track driver citations and violations.
• Assist with internal incident investigations.
• Interface with internal groups such as the Legal, Compliance, People Operations, Logistics, Market Operations, and Inspection Center teams and also externally with Carvana's Insurance Broker, Safe & Secure Area Manager, insurance carriers, and offices of OH State Workers Comp Board, EPA, and state OSHA.
• Develop relationships of trust with other departments and demonstrate ability to implement process improvements with counterparts in other departments.
• Exercise prudent discretion regarding confidential and sensitive personnel information. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What you should know/have

● 2+ years of experience in an office environment. ● Ability to exercise prudent discretion regarding confidential and sensitive personnel information ● Strong organizational skills and acute attention to detail. ● Effective communication and time management skills. ● Competency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Adobe Acrobat, and with standard office equipment like computers, scanners, printers, etc. We'd love it if you to also had ● DOT Compliance and/or safety experience. ● OSHA and Safety related experience. ● Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

What we'll offer in return

• Full-Time Salary Position with a competitive salary.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
• 401K with company match.
• A multitude of perks including student loan payments, discounts on vehicles, benefits for your pets, and much more.
• A great wellness program to keep you healthy and happy both physically and mentally.
• Access to opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge with others across the organization.
• A company culture of promotions from within, with a start-up atmosphere allowing for varied and rapid career development.
• A seat in one of the fastest-growing companies in the country. 

Other requirements

To be able to do your job at Carvana, there are some basic requirements we want to share with you.

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English. Of course, we'll make any reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs. 

Legal stuff

Hiring is contingent on passing a complete background check. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Carvana is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Carvana also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Pay Range: $50,000 annually