Consolidated Electrical Distributors Jobs

Summary

Job title: DOT Compliance Specialist

Job ID: 202596100001

Department: Fleet Department

Location: TX-Irving

Description

Summary:

Consolidated Electrical Distributors, Inc. (CED), a large, nationwide wholesale electrical distribution company, is seeking a Background Check Administrator to join the Fleet Department. The Fleet Department oversees the company's overall fleet purchasing, selling, maintenance, and vehicle and driver compliance for 700+ locations throughout the United States. The fleet team additionally supports and provides the administrative function of background checks, drug screenings, MVRs and FMCSA compliance for commercial vehicle drivers. In addition, we support affiliated companies as needed regarding fleet issues. Daily functions of the Department include providing recommendations to operations management on various fleet issues, including applicable regulatory and legal compliance, insurance, and licensing.

This position will report to CED’s Fleet Manager and is primarily responsible for handling responsibilities related to CED’s background checks, MVRs, Drug Screenings and DOT compliance.

Reports to: Fleet Manager

Minimum Qualifications:

• Previous experience with in a background check administrative support role

• Proficiency in MS Office

• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the following areas:

• Motor Vehicle Reports (MVRs)

• Knowledge of DOT Physicals / Medical Certificates regulations and requirements

• Experience with Pre-employment drug screening, reasonable suspicion testing, and DOT Random Drug and Alcohol Testing and FMCSA Clearinghouse

ADDITIONAL COMPETENCIES:

• Strong organizational skills

• Attention to detail

• Ability to handle confidential material

• Must be reliable and dependable

• Ability to multi-task, follow directions, be open to process changes

• Ability to communicate effectively with various levels of staff

Working Conditions:

• This position operates in a professional office environment which may require sitting for extended periods.

• Routine use of office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, fax machines, filing cabinets

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Essential Job Functions:

• Responsible for conducting comprehensive background checks on potential employees, current employees or temporary employees, by verifying their identity, employment history, education, criminal records, Motor Vehicle Records and other relevant information via a 3rd party provider.

• Ensure compliance with legal regulations while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy throughout the process, often collaborating closely with the onboarding team, legal, and fleet departments to facilitate smooth hiring procedures.

• Ensure compliance with both driver and vehicle responsibilities including but not limited to DOT, FMCSA, Driver Qualification Files and Motor Vehicle Records.

• Process new hire drug screenings, reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing, and random DOT Drug and Alcohol testing in accordance with FMCSA regulations.

• Notify managers of decisional results.

• Process annual MVRs and review / address monitoring alerts as they are received.

• Process monthly invoices from 3rd party service providers related to background checks, MVRs, drug screenings, physicals, etc.

• Other projects and tasks assigned / deemed necessary

CED is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability | Veteran

Compensation Range:

The compensation range for this position is $22 to $25 hourly.

Other Compensation:

The following additional compensation may be applicable for this position:

• Profit Sharing

Benefits:

Benefits available for this position are:

• Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision Care for full-time positions

• Disability Insurance

• Life Insurance

• 401(k)

• Paid Sick Leave

• Paid Holidays

• Paid Vacation

• Health Savings Account (HSA) and matching