Specialist, Fleet Safety w/CDL

Specialist, Fleet Safety W/CDL

Location: North Hollywood, CA - Coldwater - Filling IndustrialBakersfield, CA - Meany - Filling Industrial

How will you contribute and grow?

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative.

At Airgas, we respect, honor, and value diversity.

Airgas is hiring for a Specialist, Fleet Safety w/CDL in North Hollywood, CA!

We are looking for you!

Compensation: $80,000 Annually

Schedule: Monday-Friday (some overnight travel)

Travel Required: Northern, CA

Comprehensive Family Benefits: Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.

Support for Parents: We offer up to 14-weeks paid childbirth benefit to support growing families.

Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.

Early Access: Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment

The Fleet Safety Specialist is responsible for the day-to-day execution and enforcement of the company's fleet safety policies and programs. The role focuses on translating company safety standards into operational reality by conducting field audits, monitoring real-time driver performance data, and providing direct coaching to the drivers and managers. The successful candidate will serve as the primary subject matter expert for vehicle-related safety, leveraging data analytics and telematics (Lytx) to drive continuous improvement in road safety performance and reduce motor vehicle accidents (MVAs).

Ensure strict adherence to company safety policies, regulatory requirements, and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Train, coach, and mentor new and existing drivers on safe driving practices, equipment operation, and efficient routing, reinforcing a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Deliver and continuously enhance the company's driver training programs for all employees operating commercial vehicles.

Leverage Lytx video telematics and event data to proactively coach drivers, identify at-risk behaviors, and implement targeted corrective actions to improve driver performance and reduce preventable incidents.

Promote a strong safety culture by encouraging Good Catch reporting, unsafe condition identification, and timely, effective incident reporting and response.

Administer driver road tests, vehicle inspections, and qualification evaluations to ensure compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.

Review and validate driver competency through road evaluations, ensuring alignment with DOT regulations and company expectations.

Conduct HM126F, security awareness, and other required compliance training for drivers and branch personnel.

Support and participate in audits of drivers, vehicles, and maintenance facilities to ensure operational and regulatory compliance.

Ensure all DOT and safety-related training requirements are completed, documented, and maintained across all locations.

Conduct field observations and utilize data (including Lytx insights) to deliver constructive, behavior-based coaching and retraining where deficiencies are identified.

Perform pre-employment driver assessments, including interviews, ride-alongs, and practical demonstrations.

Ensure locations maintain proper vehicle maintenance programs, driver inspection processes, and accurate log/ELD compliance.

Develop, implement, and sustain the Driver Mentor Program to support onboarding, skill development, and performance consistency.

Reinforce and model the Company's Zero Incident culture across all operations.

Communicate and implement Airgas EHS policies and procedures with a focus on reducing accidents, injuries, and property loss.

Conduct annual driver evaluations and performance reviews, documenting findings and recommending corrective actions.

Train and certify personnel in proper forklift operation, inspection, and maintenance practices.

Lead, coordinate, and continuously improve the Driver Mentor Program to ensure effective onboarding and ongoing driver development.

Assist with internal DOT and SMS compliance audits, preparing detailed reports and actionable recommendations.

Support accident and injury investigations, utilizing tools such as Lytx video analysis to determine root cause, identify contributing behaviors, and recommend preventative measures.

Participate in incident review committees and contribute to classification, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Lead and promote safety initiatives, participate in safety meetings, and ensure consistent adherence to safety protocols.

Design and implement training programs and procedural improvements to enhance driver proficiency, operational efficiency, and overall safety performance.

Are you a match?

Requirements Qualifications:

• Proven experience in the day-to-day execution and enforcement of fleet safety policies and programs.
• Serve as the primary subject matter expert for all aspects of vehicle-related safety.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage data analytics and telematics (Lytx) to monitor real-time driver performance and reduce motor vehicle accidents (MVAs).
• In-depth knowledge of DOT regulations and related regulatory requirements for commercial vehicle operation.
• Experience with vehicle maintenance programs, driver inspection processes, and maintaining accurate log/ELD compliance.
• Familiarity with implementing Airgas EHS policies and procedures and promoting a Zero Incident culture.
• Exceptional ability to train, coach, and mentor drivers and managers, utilizing constructive, behavior-based coaching techniques.
• Skill in designing, developing, and enhancing company driver training programs.
• Ability to conduct thorough field audits and field observations to translate safety standards into operational reality.
• Proficiency in administering driver road tests, vehicle inspections, and qualification evaluations.
• Strong investigational skills to support accident and injury investigations, using tools like Lytx video analysis to determine root cause and recommend preventative measures.
• Ability to perform pre-employment driver assessments (interviews, ride-alongs, practical demonstrations).
• Demonstrated ability to foster a strong safety culture by promoting Good Catch reporting and timely incident reporting and response.
• Experience with conducting annual driver evaluations and performance reviews.
• Ability to conduct specific compliance training including HM126F and security awareness.
• Certified or able to become certified to train and certify personnel in proper forklift operation, inspection, and maintenance practices.
• Experience supporting and assisting with internal DOT and SMS compliance audits.
• Commitment to ensuring proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Commercial Driver's License A

Benefits

We care about and support our Airgas Families. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, short-term and long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), pre-tax commuter transportation benefit, parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees.

Additionally, we offer our eligible employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees' dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

Associates who are members of collective bargaining units should review their bargaining agreement to determine whether they are eligible for some or all of the benefits described here and to see any special terms or conditions for eligibility.

Your differences enhance our performance

At Airgas, we are committed to building a workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

About Airgas

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share