Transportation Compliance Manager

Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.

Position Purpose:

The Transportation Compliance Manager is responsible for leading the transportation compliance program for ESS drivers and fleet. This includes administering required recordkeeping and reporting for the overall motor carrier operation, and providing support to business unit operations who are responsible for performing local compliance tasks for their fleet and drivers.

Primary Duties /Responsibilities: 

• Complete required USDOT recordkeeping, including the FMCSA biennial registration, filing of hazmat spill reports with PHMSA, renewal of PHMSA Special Permits and approvals, review USDOT site security plans, maintain DOT recordable accident register, and any notifications to federal agencies for any DOT incident after consultation with VNA Director, Transportation Compliance.
• Periodically Monitor and report on operational compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety requirements.
• Lead and conduct periodic transportation compliance audits and site inspections to ensure compliance.
• Create and lead training materials and provide direction to business unit teams who are responsible for completing routine tasks for driver and fleet compliance (driver qualification files, spill reporting, fleet maintenance, fuel tax reporting, etc.)
• Administer the DOT Drug & Alcohol testing programs for drivers, ensuring that random and post-accident testing is performed in compliance with Veolia policies/procedures and federal/state regulations.
• Support post-accident incident investigations and the resolution of any agency identified non-conformances (over-the-road inspections).
• Support the usage of the fleet telematics program (Samsara), with the primary focus on the HOS Compliance, Unassigned Driving Time, Driver Safety Coach Alignment and Coaching workflows, Driver App Workflows, and Vehicle Regulated.Unregulated identification. Support the onboarding of acquired businesses into Samsara and Element Platforms.
• Support operations in complying with the multi-modal PHMSA hazardous materials shipping regulations through training support, outreach, and addressing daily questions from the field. Must complete IATA, IMDG and DOT hazardous materials training and maintain certification as required.
• Monitor vehicle accident claims both in-house and with outside vendors.
• Maintain third-party transporters in the AS400/iSeries upon request from BU operations
• Create new container types in the AS400/iseries upon request from BU operations
• Assist in communications training documents, procedures, and critical fleet program communications.

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Shared responsibility on the maintenance of a fleet management database that includes purchases, sales, licensing/registration, insurance, inspections, and maintenance.
• Co-own responsibility to maintain ESS fleet maintenance databases (element/Penske) of vehicles and equipment.
• Facilitate vehicle transfers from branch to branch and assist with administering various fleet safety equipment.
• Prepare periodic vehicle/equipment usage reports as directed, prepare other reports and analysis as may be required by the Fleet Manage and/or regulatory agencies.
• Perform administrative tasks as required or assigned.
• Work with suppliers, verify supplier invoices, and process supplier invoices.
• Coordinate necessary actions/communication between drivers, operational management, and human resources.
• Prepare and distribute fleet analytics on an ongoing basis.
• Other duties as assigned by leadership

Education / Experience / Background: 

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience. FMCSA/DOT knowledge & Certified Automotive Fleet Manager a plus.
• 4 years’ experience in fleet/logistics operations and/or field operations involving the operation of a Commercial Motor Vehicle and shipment of hazardous materials.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: 

• Proficiency with Microsoft office, Google platform, Tableau/Power BI, with an ability to manipulate large quantities of data.
• Proficiency of Samsara Fleet Management Application (Telematics, GPS, Dash Cams) and knowledge of Fleet Maintenance platforms (e.g., Element or equivalent).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Ability to listen to and understand customers’ needs
• Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, manuals, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.

Benefits: Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement. 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.