Field Safety Specialist - Dayton Freight : Job Details

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