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Director of Safety and Risk Management
College HUNKS Hauling Junk & MovingUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 4 Jun 2026
About the role
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- Wellness resources
About the Role: The Director of Safety & Risk Management is responsible for leading and executing the organization's enterprise-wide safety, regulatory compliance (OSHA, DOT, etc.), risk management, insurance, and loss prevention strategies across both corporate and franchise operations. This executive-level leader serves as the company's subject matter expert for transportation safety, occupational safety, regulatory compliance, insurance programs, claims management, and risk mitigation. The Director partners closely with Franchise Owners, Operations, Human Resources, Legal, Insurance Providers, and Executive Leadership to protect team members, customers, company assets, and the CHHJ brand. The successful candidate will drive a proactive culture of safety and accountability while reducing injuries, vehicle incidents, insurance claims, regulatory exposure, and operational risk throughout the franchise system.
What You’ll Do
Safety Leadership & Strategy
- Develop and execute a comprehensive safety and risk management strategy for all corporate and franchise operations.
- Establish safety standards, policies, procedures, and best practices that support operational excellence and risk reduction.
- Create and manage company-wide safety scorecards, KPIs, dashboards, and reporting systems.
- Lead initiatives designed to reduce workplace injuries, vehicle accidents, cargo claims, and insurance losses.
- Foster a culture of accountability, leadership, and safety ownership across all levels of the organization.
- Provide executive leadership with regular reporting and recommendations regarding safety trends, risks, and corrective actions.
Regulatory Compliance
Serve as the organization's primary authority on:
- Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations
- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) compliance
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards
- Workers' Compensation regulations
- Commercial fleet safety requirements
- Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs
- Driver Qualification Files (DQFs)
- Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs)
- Hours of Service (HOS) requirements
- Vehicle inspection and maintenance programs
- State transportation regulations
- Unified Carrier Registration (UCR)
- International Registration Plan (IRP)
- International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA)
- Monitor regulatory changes and ensure system-wide compliance.
- Lead internal audits and compliance reviews.
- Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies and inspectors.
Risk Management & Insurance Administration
- Oversee the company's captive insurance programs and risk management initiatives.
- Partner with insurance brokers, carriers, and third-party administrators to manage risk exposure.
- Analyze workers' compensation, auto liability, general liability and cargo claims.
- Identify claim trends and implement proactive loss prevention strategies.
- Lead root cause investigations for significant incidents and catastrophic losses.
- Develop corrective action plans to reduce claim frequency and severity.
- Assist Legal and Executive Leadership with litigation prevention and claim mitigation efforts.
- Participate in insurance renewals, underwriting reviews, and policy evaluations.
Fleet Safety & Transportation Operations
- Establish and maintain fleet safety standards for all moving and junk removal operations.
- Manage telematics, vehicle monitoring systems, and driver safety technologies.
- Develop driver coaching, accident review, and corrective action programs.
- Monitor driver eligibility, motor vehicle records (MVRs), and qualification standards.
- Implement strategies to reduce preventable vehicle accidents and improve fleet performance.
OSHA & Workplace Safety
- Lead enterprise-wide OSHA compliance initiatives.
- Develop safety programs
- Conduct field audits and safety inspections.
- Ensure timely implementation of corrective actions.
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