Health & Safety Intern

Daimler Truck North America; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development andNetworking

Housing and transportation stipend

Employee resource groups

Event ticket offering

Company social events

Job summary

Daimler Truck North America in Portland, OR is seeking a 2027 Summer Health & Safety Intern to gain hands-on experience across EHS, safety audits, training materials, and incident data analysis. You will support chemical inventories, onboarding, corrective actions, and safety communications, with potential transition to a full-time role depending on performance.

Applicants must be enrolled in a Bachelor's program in Occupational Safety and Health or related field, with strong Excel and teamwork

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor's program or higher (or recent graduate within 1 year) in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Safety Management, or related major.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work independently.
• Attention to detail and accurate recordkeeping.
• Familiarity with workplace safety and continuous improvement practices.
• Experience with Jira or similar project tracking tools is preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update chemical inventories and Safety Data Sheet records to support regulatory compliance and safe handling across multiple facilities.
• Conduct workplace safety inspections, hazard assessments, and facility walkthroughs and track corrective actions.
• Assist with onboarding and safety orientation by preparing training materials and supporting safety meetings.
• Analyze incident and maintenance data to identify trends and support root-cause investigations.
• Update safety documentation, assist with audits, and improve signage and visual controls.
• Collaborate with facilities, engineering, operations, and EHS personnel to ensure safe, compliant operations across DTNA locations.
• Lead and support efforts to foster an inclusive workplace culture.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Organizational skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Creative mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in progress or recent graduate in Occupational Safety & Health or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Microsoft Teams

Jira

Job description

Inside the Role

Interns will gain knowledge and experience through exciting and real-life learning opportunities. Interns must work in accordance with DTNA's core values of passion, respect, integrity and discipline. Internship positions can be located at various DTNA locations across the US. We are looking for high performing and motivated individuals in various areas within DTNA organizations. DTNA internships begin each summer in May or June.

PVE Safety supports safe, compliant, and efficient operations across all PVE environments by partnering with employees, leadership, facilities, and operations teams to identify hazards, maintain compliance, and drive continuous safety improvements.

The 2027 Summer Health & Safety Intern will work directly with PVE Safety to support a variety of safety, compliance, onboarding, and operational improvement initiatives. The position provides hand-on experience in environmental health and safety (EHS), facilities coordination, incident trend analysis, safety training development, and continuous improvement activities.

Key responsibilities include supporting chemical inventory and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) management, assisting with Corp 42 onboarding and facility readiness efforts, tracking corrective actions, updating safety documentation and training materials, supporting safety audits and inspections, and assisting with safety metrics and data analysis projects.

Interns in this role may have the opportunity to transition into a full-time position subject to manager evaluations and business availability.

Posting Information

We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

We Take Care of Our Team

Salary placement is determined by your anticipated graduation year and ranges between $21 - $29 per hour.

Benefits include:

• Professional development and networking events, including resume reviews/mock interviews
• Housing and transportation stipend
• Employee resource groups
• Event ticket offering (based on corporate availability)
• Company social events

What You Drive at DTNA

• Maintain and update chemical inventories and Safety Data Sheet records to support regulatory compliance, emergency preparedness, and safe chemical handling practices across multiple facilities.
• Conduct workplace safety inspections, hazard assessments, and facility walkthroughs to identify risks, document findings, and support corrective action tracking and resolution.
• Assist with onboarding and safety orientation activities for employees and contractors by preparing training materials, reviewing safety procedures, and supporting safety meetings and communications.
• Analyze incident, near miss, and facilities maintenance data to identify trends, support root cause investigations, and help develop safety performance reports and improvement recommendations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by updating safety documentation, assisting with audit preparation, improving workplace signage and visual controls, and coordinating safety awareness events and activities.
• Collaborate with facilities, engineering, operations, and environmental health and safety personnel to support safe, compliant, and efficient workplace operations across all PVE locations.
• Lead and support efforts to foster an inclusive and welcoming workplace culture where everyone belongs

Knowledge You Should Bring

• Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor's program or higher with degree focus in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Safety Management, or related major from an accredited college/university OR have recently graduated within 1 year of the position start date (May/June)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work independently
• Attention to detail and accurate recordkeeping
• Familiarity with workplace safety and continuous improvement practices
• Experience with Jira or similar project tracking tools is preferred
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Solid organizational skills
• Creative mindset
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment

#LI-Hybrid

Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-

Portland, OR US. Relocation assistance for this position is available when the selected candidate meets eligibility criteria.

Schedule Type:

Hybrid (4 days per week in-office / 1 day remote). This schedule builds our #OneTeamBestTeam culture, provides an unparalleled customer experience, and creates innovative solutions through in-person collaboration.

At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we're building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA's legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future - building a cleaner, safer and more efficient tomorrow for all.

That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving.

Additional Information

• This position is not open to Visa sponsorship or to existing Visa holders
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application
• Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check
• Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen
• Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions
• EEO - Disabled/Veterans

Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status.

For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at 503-745-8982 or toll free 800-206-3369. For TTY/TDD enabled call 503-745-2137 or toll free 866-355-6935.