DOT Manager

Job Summary

The DOT Manager provides strategic leadership and day-to-day oversight of fleet safety, asset compliance, and regulatory programs for a fleet of 3,000+ pieces of equipment (including heavy utility trucks, line trucks, bucket trucks, trailers, and specialty electrical equipment). This role ensures 100% adherence to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) standards, the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO), and multi-state DOT regulations throughout the Northeast region and national specialty job sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Multi-State Compliance & Permitting : Direct regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions in the Northeast and other states; secure cross-border, oversize, and overweight permitting for heavy electrical utility assets.
• Large-Scale Fleet Management : Maintain oversight of 3,000+ commercial vehicles and assets , ensuring precise tracking of asset registrations, titles, annual periodic inspections, and multi-state tax compliance (IFTA/IRP).
• FMCSA & DQF Oversight : Audit and manage automated systems for Driver Qualification Files (DQFs), electronic logging devices (ELDs), hours-of-service (HOS) compliance, and physical medical certifications for a high volume of regional field workers.
• Enterprise Drug & Alcohol Program : Supervise the corporate random, pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident drug and alcohol testing pools in alignment with DOT rules.
• Safety Training & Cargo Securement : Develop and execute specialized training modules focused on utility cargo securement (e.g., pole hauling, reel trailers, heavy transformers) and defensive driving for specialized equipment.
• Incident Response & SMS Mock Audits : Lead root-cause investigations for multi-state vehicle incidents, manage the corporate Safety Measurement System (SMS) BASIC scores, and conduct proactive mock DOT audits.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience in fleet compliance management, specifically handling large-scale enterprise fleets (1,000+ assets) in construction, heavy civil, powerline, or utility contracting industries, or relative experience strongly preferred.
• Geographic Knowledge : Proficiency navigating FMCSA regulations alongside individual Northeast state DOT rules (including OH, NY, PA, NJ, WV, and MD).
• Certifications : Certified Director of Safety (CDS) or Certified Fleet Manager (CFM) or other relevant credentials strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to solve problems creatively
• Proficient with Microsoft Suite of software (specifically Excel)
• Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices
• Strong interpersonal skills and extremely resourceful
• Travel: Ability to travel up to 30–40% to regional yards, specialty job sites, and state audit offices.
• Prepare budget based on scope of work and resource requirement
• Predict resources needed to reach objectives & manage resources in an effective & efficient manner

EOE Statement: J.W. Didado Electric is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) with respect to employment opportunities.