Field Safety Specialist
Dayton Freight - Louisville, KY
Apply NowJob Description
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
Created: 2025-01-07