Safety & Compliance Technician — Lead Safety Excellence

Interpoo; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 61,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

TRAC Intermodal’s Chicago service center seeks a Safety Technician to implement safety and compliance programs, deliver training, and promote a strong safety culture at the site. You will perform inspections, manage DVER processes, and support incident investigations under the Director of Safety & Compliance and site leadership.

The role requires knowledge of OSHA, DOT, FMCSA regulations, strong communication, and the ability to work with local leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required.
• Experience with DOT and OSHA guidelines and regulations.
• Strong understanding of federal, state, provincial and local regulations.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office and related software.

Responsibilities

• Carry out established safety and compliance programs at the Chicago service center in accordance with OSHA, DOT, FMCSA, and applicable local, state, and federal regulations
• Implement company safety policies, procedures, and best practices at the assigned service center and provide feedback on local needs or opportunities for improvement
• Perform routine safety inspections and audits at the Chicago service center, identify hazards or compliance gaps, and coordinate corrective actions with site leadership
• Manage Driver Vehicle Examination Report (DVER) processes, including review, tracking, follow-up, and resolution of identified defects or compliance issues
• Assist with incident investigations by documenting findings, supporting root cause analyses, and helping coordinate retraining or corrective actions as directed
• Maintain required OSHA, safety, and compliance records in a timely and accurate manner. Including OSHA 300 logs
• Conduct and audit new hire onboarding tasks to ensure all required safety training is completed
• Deliver established safety communications and training, including daily safety briefs, scheduled joint safety meetings, and instruction on safety best practices, policies, and procedures
• Monitor Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) compliance and promote safe working conditions to reduce or prevent industrial accidents and health hazards
• Track and report safety and compliance KPIs for the assigned service center as directed by the Director of Safety & Compliance
• Perform other job duties and responsibilities as assigned

Skills

DOT guidelines

OSHA guidelines

Communication skills

Computer skills

Travel availability

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

TRAC Intermodal’s Chicago service center seeks a Safety Technician to implement safety and compliance programs, deliver training, and promote a strong safety culture at the site. You will perform inspections, manage DVER processes, and support incident investigations under the Director of Safety & Compliance and site leadership.

The role requires knowledge of OSHA, DOT, FMCSA regulations, strong communication, and the ability to work with local leadership.