Hybrid CDL Training & Safety Coordinator bei Brunswick County, NC

About the Department

Brunswick County is currently accepting applications for a Commercial Driver License (CDL) Training and Safety Coordinator to join our Risk Management Team.  Under supervision, the CDL Training and Safety Coordinator conducts CDL training and performs safety-related work that directly supports Brunswick County Public Utilities. 

The main focus of this position is to ensure that Utility Department personnel are trained and certified as CDL operators and meet all safety objectives (as defined by county, state and federal safety guidelines) while performing their duties. Work involves planning, coordinating, and overseeing training events (with a focus on CDL training) to include classroom instruction and behind the wheel training (range and road), and ensuring compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requirements for certification and testing of employees. The CDL Training and Safety Coordinator will also be responsible for preparing a variety of reports and maintaining records as related to the safety program within Public Utilities. Must exercise initiative and independent judgment in completing assignments. 

This position is considered an ESSENTIAL EMPLOYEE POSITION under County policy and will be required to work to maintain essential operations during inclement weather, non-emergency closure, and/or closure due to a state of emergency/county disaster.  This position reports directly to the Safety Officer.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Safety Management, or related field; OSHA General Industry Safety and Health certification; AND five (5) years of experience in a safety and/or construction oversight position; OR equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• Valid North Carolina or South Carolina Commercial Class A combination Driver’s License with a minimum of two (2) years of CDL driving experience and/or two (2) years of experience as a behind-the-wheel CDL instructor is required.
• Experience in utility operations, repair, maintenance, and/or construction is highly desirable.  
• Water or Wastewater Operator Certification a plus.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Physical Requirements
Must be physically able to operate pump station equipment and motor vehicle. Must be able to exert up to 100 pounds of force and/or up to 50 pounds of force more frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Physical demand requirements are for Medium Work.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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