Safety Compliance Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:

Position: Safety Compliance Supervisor

Location: Lockland, OH AND Franklin, OH (Field-based; frequent travel to job sites)

About the Role

Were seeking an experienced Safety Compliance Manager 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. Youll be the boots-on-the-ground expertconducting unannounced audits of traffic-control setups, overseeing flagging and road taper operations, verifying CDL pre-trip/post-trip inspections, and ensuring every crew adheres to federal and state safety 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 under 49 CFR Part 396

• Identify safety or compliance gaps and work with site supervisors to implement corrective actions immediately

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 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

• ATSSA Traffic Control Supervisor Certification Preferred

• Certified Traffic Control Design Specialist highly preferred

• In-depth knowledge of DOT regulations (49 CFR Parts 382 & 396) 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

What We Offer

• Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, 401(k) match)

• Company vehicle and fuel card for site visits

• Paid training and professional development opportunities

• A collaborative culture focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement