Overview:
As the Field Safety Specialist, you will lead Safety training, accountability and compliance.
Responsibilities:
- Manages accident reporting and investigation for assigned Regions.
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Travel to visit service centers each week. Most weeks will require 3 nights away from home. Travel some weeks will be up to 4 nights away.
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Be willing to work during the hours that the Service Centers are operating in a wide range of weather conditions.
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Comfortable working in an unstructured environment in order to create a safer work environment.
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Conducts training and education classes for Drivers, Dock Workers and other employees.
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Tracks and analyzes Safety data.
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Coordinates joint safety audits with leaders to ensure compliance with company policies, standards and regulatory requirements.
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Implements behavioral based safety techniques.
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Assists Operations in implementing and maintaining safety incentive and awareness processes as well as other processes in areas of safety and health.
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Manages and develops Lead Driver Trainers/ Program.
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Be a leader in positive recognition of safe behaviors with Safety's support presence in employee meetings, recognition activities and interaction with employees both formal and informal.
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Continuously identify areas and processes for improvement in the Safety Department and the Company.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or 4 years of related work experience
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5 years experience in environmental health and safety or relate field, and/or experience in the LTL industry
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Experience and understanding of accepted loss prevention and safety practices
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Knowledge of Microsoft Office( Word, Excel) and typing skills
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Great communication skills written and verbal
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Professional certifications (i.e.: CDS, CSS, or other recognized certifications) preferred
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Current CDL is a plus
Benefits:
- Stable and growing organization
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Competitive weekly pay
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Quick advancement
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Professional, positive and people-centered work environment
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Modern facilities
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Clean, late model equipment
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Comprehensive benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, AD&D, 401(k), etc.
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Paid holidays (8); paid vacation and personal days
