Traveling Safety Rep - Dedicated

The Traveling Safety Representative - Dedicated is responsible for ensuring safety productivity and compliance across a designated geographical area of accounts. This role emphasizes managing safety functions and conducting hands-on training to equip safety, operations, and maintenance teams with the skills to identify and resolve safety issues effectively. Extensive travel within the assigned region is required, with 75% of time spent traveling. 

The Traveling Safety Representative - Dedicated oversees safety operations across multiple locations within a designated region, ensuring compliance, productivity, and a safe work environment. Responsibilities include safety analysis, training, accident reviews, and drug screenings. This role is crucial in maintaining consistent safety standards across a broad geographical area. 

Essential Job Functions 

• Oversee safety requirements across multiple accounts, including orientation, training, accident reviews, and drug screen collection. 

• Conduct hands-on training sessions on pre-trip inspections, coupling/uncoupling, and specific safety maneuvers, providing demonstrations and constructive feedback. 

• Perform daily checks at various locations, assess equipment for damage, and verify inspection report accuracy. 

• Lead account-specific orientations for new and temporary drivers at multiple sites. 

• Conduct individual safety counseling sessions with drivers, collaborating with operations and maintenance teams. 

• Partner with on-site personnel to address safety concerns and identify training needs. 

• Provide 24-hour on-call safety support within the assigned area as needed. 

• Execute additional duties as directed. 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 

• Comprehensive knowledge of safety procedures, policies, and federal regulations. 

• Strong skills in one-on-one and group instructional techniques. 

• Proficient in safety-related decision-making, customer service, and communication. 

• Ability to work in diverse outdoor environments and manage high-pressure situations. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other office technology. 

• Highly adaptable, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently. 

• Availability to travel frequently within the assigned region (75%). 

Education & Experience 

• High school diploma or equivalent; college coursework is preferred. 

• Experience in transportation safety, public speaking, or adult education. 

• Class A CDL or the ability to obtain one within 90 days. 

• Exemplary motor vehicle record. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Seeing and hearing: Read documents, computer screen answer phones, communicate in person. 75-100 %
• Standing and walking. 25-49 %
• Climbing, stooping, squatting and kneeling. 0-24 %
• Dexterity: utilizing phone, typing, and writing. 75-100 %
• Lift in excess of 10 pounds. 25-49%

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