Safety Intern - Fall 2026

Peterbilt Motors Company; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Peterbilt Motors Company, a PACCAR brand, seeks a Safety Intern to join our Plant Human Resources Team in Denton, Texas. The position supports safety initiatives with project work across departments and may be full-time or part-time through December 2026.

The intern will participate in hazard assessments, curriculum updates, incident investigations and ISO 45001:2018 prep, gaining hands-on experience in a manufacturing safety program.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Resourceful and a self-starter.

Responsibilities

• Assist with job hazard and risk assessment.
• Assist with developing electronic forms and tracking systems for inspections.
• Assist with benchmarking and gap analysis in preparation for ISO 45001:2018
• Develop new training curriculum and update existing curriculum.
• Rotation through the plant production departments
• Assist with incident documentation, investigation, and root cause analysis
• Participate in JHAs, risk assessments and safe work planning initiatives
• Support in reinforcing a behavior based safety culture
• Other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multi-tasking

Self-starter

Professionalism

Analytical thinking

Sense of urgency

Education

Sophomore year of college

HR or Business program

Job description

Company Information

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of high-quality light-, medium-, and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR also designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business.

Whether you want to design the transportation technology of tomorrow, support the staff functions of a dynamic, international leader, or build our excellent products and services — you can develop the career you desire with PACCAR. Get started!

Peterbilt Motors Company

On highways, construction sites, city streets, logging roads - everywhere our customers earn their living - Peterbilt's red oval is a familiar symbol of performance, reliability and pride. Peterbilt has reigned as America's premium quality truck manufacturer since the company's founding in 1939. Our dedication to deliver products and services focused on improving customers' performance, image, profitability and peace of mind truly makes Peterbilt the Class of the Industry.

Requisition Summary

Peterbilt Motors Company, a PACCAR Company, has an opening for a dynamic Safety Intern to add to our Plant Human Resources Team in Denton, Texas.

This position can be full-time or part-time within a 7:00 AM -3:30PM schedule. This position will be through December 2026.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

Special Project Assistance including, but not limited to:

• Assist with job hazard and risk assessment.
• Assist with developing electronic forms and tracking systems for inspections.
• Assist with benchmarking and gap analysis in preparation for ISO 45001:2018
• Develop new training curriculum and update existing curriculum.
• Rotation through the plant production departments
• Assist with incident documentation, investigation, and root cause analysis
• Participate in JHAs. risk assessments and safe work planning initiatives
• Support in reinforcing a behavior based safety culture
• Other tasks as assigned.

Skills / Competencies

The skills that are important to be successful in this position are as follows:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Resourceful and a self-starter.
• Strong professionalism.
• Analytical thinking.
• Sense of urgency.

Education

The candidate we seek will be currently enrolled in a Human Resources, Business, or related program and have completed their sophomore year of college.

Additional Job Board Information

PACCAR is an E-Verify & Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability corporation. Peterbilt promotes Diversity and Inclusion through mentorship, events, and affinity support groups – The Diversity Council, Peterbilt Women’s Initiative (PBWIN), Veterans Group, Peterbilt Black Organization for Leadership & Development (B.O.L.D.), and ADVOCATE (an LGBTQ+ support group).