Posted 10mo ago

Field Safety Specialist

@ Dayton Freight
Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Managing reporting, Traveling weekly, Conducting training
Requirements Summary:Bachelor's degree or 4 years related work; 5 years EHS experience; strong safety practices; MS Office; good communication; professional certifications preferred; CDL a plus.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Microsoft Office
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Job Description
Overview:

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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