Safety Compliance Supervisor
| Estimated Pay info | Based on similar jobs in your market$18 per hour |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | Cincinnati, Ohio |
About this job
Job Description
Position: Safety Compliance Supervisor
Location: Lockland, OH AND Moraine, OH (Field-based; frequent travel to job sites)
About the Role
Were seeking an experienced Safety Compliance Supervisor to join our team and take ownership of on-site DOT compliance and work-zone safety for our Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) and pavement-marking operations. Working with Human Resources, you will work to establish the Company's safety and new hire program. Youll also be the boots-on-the-ground expertconducting unannounced audits of traffic-control setups, verifying CDL pre-trip/post-trip inspections, and ensuring every crew adheres to federal and state safety and DOT regulations.
Key Responsibilities
Field Audits & Inspections
- Perform regular, surprise site visits to audit traffic-control layouts, flagging practices, and pavement-marking quality
- Conduct and document pre-trip and post-trip inspections on CDL-required vehicles
- Identify safety or compliance gaps and work with site supervisors to implement corrective actions
Training & Coaching
- Develop and lead on-site and classroom safety training modules (e.g., hours-of-service rules, load securement, flagger best practices)
- Mentor drivers and laborers in recognizing hazards and maintaining safe, compliant work zones
- Maintain detailed training records and schedule annual refresher courses
Program Development & Reporting
- Update and refine safety manuals, inspection checklists, and Standard Operating Procedures
- Track compliance metrics, audit results, and incident data; prepare monthly safety reports for leadership
- Lead incident investigations to determine root causes and recommend prevention measures
Regulatory Liaison
- Serve as the primary point of contact during DOT/ODOT and OSHA inspections
- Monitor regulatory changes and ensure timely policy updates and communications to field teams
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Operations and HR to integrate safety requirements into hiring, onboarding, and performance management
- Support the DOT drug & alcohol testing program, ensuring timely collection, documentation, and follow-up
Qualifications
- 3+ years of field-based safety or compliance experience in MOT, pavement marking, or heavy-equipment operations
- CDL
- ATSSA Traffic Control Technician Certification Preferred
- ATSSA Traffic Control Supervisor Certification Preferred
- Certified Traffic Control Design Specialist highly preferred
- In-depth knowledge of DOT regulations and CDL vehicle inspection requirements
- Working knowledge of MUTCD handbook
- Proven ability to conduct and document detailed site audits and vehicle inspections
- Strong training, coaching, and interpersonal skills
- Excellent report-writing and data-analysis capabilities
- Valid drivers license; CDL preferred or willingness to ride-along on CDL-required vehicles
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and safety-management software
- Must pass a pre-employment drug test & motor vehicle report
What We Offer
- Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, 401(k) match)
- Paid training and professional development opportunities
- A collaborative culture focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement