DOT Compliance Officer

KE&G Construction • Full-time • Tucson, AZ, US • 1w ago

Position Overview

The DOT Compliance Officer is a hands-on, field-forward role responsible for ensuring every driver and vehicle operating under the company's authority meets federal, state, and local DOT requirements. This position spends significant time in the field — riding along with new hires and newly promoted personnel, conducting drive-around evaluations, and verifying that operators of dump trucks, lowboys, water trucks, and other heavy civil fleet equipment drive safely and in full regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Job duties are not limited to the following:

Driver Training & Behind-the-Wheel Evaluations

Conduct drive-around evaluations with all new hires and employees promoted into roles requiring a company vehicle or CDL equipment before independent deployment
Ride along with drivers operating dump trucks, lowboys, water trucks, and company pickups to assess proficiency, habits, and regulatory awareness in real field conditions
Deliver structured in-cab coaching to address deficiencies; document all evaluations and maintain training records for each driver
Administer a standardized drive-around orientation for all employees assigned a company vehicle, regardless of CDL status
Driver scoring/coaching
Telematics install and maintenance. (troubleshooting)

Driver Qualification & Compliance

Administer and maintain Driver Qualification Files (DQF) for all CDL and company vehicle operators per 49 CFR Part 391, including MVR reviews, medical certificates, and annual reviews
Manage the DOT drug and alcohol testing program (49 CFR Parts 382 & 40) as the company's Designated Employer Representative (DER)
Oversee ELD compliance, HOS monitoring, and log audits for all CMV operators; address violations promptly
Ensure CDL holders maintain appropriate license class and endorsements for the equipment they operate; track renewals proactively

Fleet Oversight & Inspections

Conduct DOT vehicle inspections on the company fleet — dump trucks, lowboys, semi-tractors, water trucks, and service pickups — per 49 CFR Part 396
Coordinate with the equipment department to ensure DVIR defects are corrected before vehicles return to service
Manage oversize/overweight permits for equipment mobilizations; coordinate pilot car requirements and confirm route compliance
Monitor CSA/SMS scores across all seven BASICs; develop corrective action plans when thresholds are approached

Regulatory Compliance & Recordkeeping

Serve as the primary company contact during FMCSA roadside inspections, compliance reviews, and state DOT enforcement actions
Conduct internal compliance audits at project sites and yards; document findings and drive corrective actions to closure
Maintain audit-ready records including driver files, vehicle inspection logs, drug/alcohol testing records, and permits
Prepare and submit required regulatory filings: MCS-150, UCR, IFTA, and IRP renewals
Report DOT compliance KPIs — CSA scores, violation trends, and training completion — to leadership monthly

Qualifications

Required

5+ years of DOT/FMCSA compliance or fleet safety experience in heavy civil construction, earthmoving, or highway construction
Hands-on familiarity with heavy civil fleet equipment: tandem-axle dump trucks, lowboy trailers, water trucks, and semi-tractors
Valid driver's license with clean MVR; CDL Class A strongly preferred — this role involves operating or riding in company vehicles across active job sites
Working knowledge of 49 CFR Parts 40, 382, 383, 390–396
Experience as a Designated Employer Representative (DER) for a DOT drug and alcohol testing program
Experience conducting driver evaluations or ride-along assessments in a fleet or field context

Preferred

CDL Class A with Tanker (N) or Combination (X) endorsement
Certified Director of Safety (CDS), Certified Transportation Professional (CTP), or OSHA 30-Hour Construction
Prior experience as a CDL driver, equipment operator, or field superintendent in heavy civil construction
Background in OS/OW permitting across multiple states and fleet telematics systems (Samsara, Geotab, Motive)

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

Must be able to operate company vehicles and ride in commercial motor vehicles during drive-along evaluations across active construction sites
Regular work in heavy civil environments — highway, earthwork, bridge, and utility projects — with exposure to noise, dust, equipment traffic, and varying weather
Ability to climb in and out of truck cabs, conduct walk-around inspections, and traverse uneven terrain

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed. Job duties are not limited to those listed above. Management reserves the right to amend responsibilities to meet business needs. This document does not constitute a contract of employment.

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