Field Safety Specialist

Overview

As the Field Safety Specialist, you will lead Safety training, accountability and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manages accident reporting and investigation for assigned Regions.
• 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.
• Be willing to work during the hours that the Service Centers are operating in a wide range of weather conditions.
• Comfortable working in an unstructured environment in order to create a safer work environment.
• Conducts training and education classes for Drivers, Dock Workers and other employees.
• Tracks and analyzes Safety data.
• Coordinates joint safety audits with leaders to ensure compliance with company policies, standards and regulatory requirements.
• Implements behavioral based safety techniques.
• Assists Operations in implementing and maintaining safety incentive and awareness processes as well as other processes in areas of safety and health.
• Manages and develops Lead Driver Trainers/ Program.
• 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.
• 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
• 5 years experience in environmental health and safety or relate field, and/or experience in the LTL industry
• Experience and understanding of accepted loss prevention and safety practices
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office( Word, Excel) and typing skills
• Great communication skills written and verbal
• Professional certifications (i.e.: CDS, CSS, or other recognized certifications) preferred
• Current CDL is a plus

Benefits

• Stable and growing organization
• Competitive weekly pay
• Quick advancement
• Professional, positive and people-centered work environment
• Modern facilities
• Clean, late model equipment
• Comprehensive benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, AD&D, 401(k), etc.
• Paid holidays (8); paid vacation and personal days