Safety Technician

TRAC Services; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Prescription coverage

401k with company match

FSA

HSA

Group life insurance

Generous PTO

Job summary

TRAC Intermodal in Chicago, IL seeks a Safety Technician to support OSHA, DOT, FMCSA compliance, deliver safety training, conduct site inspections, and maintain records. The role collaborates with leadership to promote consistent safe work practices and a strong safety culture at the service center.

Preference for a Bachelor’s degree and 1–3 years in transportation/logistics with DOT/OSHA familiarity; strong MS Office skills and ability to travel locally as needed are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
• 1–3 years in transportation/logistics or related to DOT and OSHA guidelines.
• Strong understanding of federal, state and local regulations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out safety and compliance programs at the Chicago service center.
• Perform routine inspections and audits to identify hazards and gaps.
• Assist with incident investigations and coordinate corrective actions.
• Deliver safety training and daily safety communications.

Skills

OSHA compliance

DOT compliance

Safety training

Hazard identification

Incident investigations

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Incident reporting software

Job description

The Safety Technician will carry out established safety and compliance programs at TRAC Intermodal’s Chicago, Illinois service center. This role will support compliance with OSHA, DOT, FMCSA, and applicable local, state, and federal requirements; deliver required safety training and communications; conduct site inspections and audits; maintain records; and assist with incident investigations and corrective actions. Working under the direction of the Director, Safety & Compliance and in partnership with service center leadership, the Safety Technician will help promote consistent safe work practices and a strong safety culture at the assigned location.

Job Duties/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

Requirements, Qualifications, Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required
• One to three years of experience in transportation, logistics, operations, or a related environment working with Department of Transportation (DOT) and OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) guidelines and regulations
• Strong understanding of federal, state, provincial and local regulations and requirements
• Experience with FMCSA regulations
• Strong computer skills preferred, using multiple local systems, Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite and/or other software
• Ability to work within a process-oriented team atmosphere
• Demonstrated ability to identify problems, process resolution and implement action in a fast-paced work environment
• Willingness to work on any shift and additional hours on an as needed basis
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize workloads and handle multiple tasks, exceptional organizational skills
• Ability to travel locally or to other sites on an occasional, as-needed basis

Physical Requirements:

• This position will require the physical ability to walk stairs, climb, use hands, stoop, kneel, crouch and lift/ move objects
• Ability to travel by car and , occasionally, by plane on an as - needed basis

Salary range up to $67,499 plus bonus

TRAC offers an industry-leading benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, 401k with company match, FSA, HSA, group life insurance, and generous PTO, sick and holiday time.

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