Safety Technician

Forward Air Corporation; Groveport (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Forward Air Corporation seeks a Safety Technician to join our team in Groveport, Ohio. The role reports to the Fleet Safety Manager and focuses on installing, maintaining, and testing cameras and ELDs on Class 8 trucks while ensuring DOT compliance.

You will serve as a primary contact for drivers and staff during installations and repairs, support documentation efforts, and work in both indoor and outdoor shop settings. Regular communication and dependable attendance are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with vehicle systems or trailers preferred.
• Willingness to travel to other terminals for installs/removals/repair.
• Ability to work outdoors and in a fast-paced shop environment.

Responsibilities

• Installation, Removal and Maintenance of Cameras and ELDs in Semi Tractors.
• Maintain installation documents and records.
• Maintain equipment according to DOT regulations.
• Be a key contact for our Drivers and Staff through the Installation, Removal or Repair process with strong customer service.
• Work with other technicians in an indoor and outdoor shop environment.
• Ability to work outdoors when needed.
• Ability to climb in/out of Class 8 semi-trucks throughout the shift.
• Communicate regularly with Drivers, Independent Contractors, Fleet Safety, Orientations and Recruiting upon work completion.
• Conduct DOT inspections of vehicles.
• Data Entry in Maintenance Software to track repairs.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Strong verbal and writtencommunication

Can-do attitude

Tools

Basic set of tools

Job description

Job Description
We are looking for a Safety Technician to join our team. This position will report to the Fleet Safety Manager.

Job Description
Compensation: $27.00 / hour
Schedule

• Monday through Friday: 8:00AM - 5:00PM

Position: Safety Technician
Job Description
We are looking for a Safety Technician to join our team. This position will report to the Fleet Safety Manager.
Core Responsibilities & Duties

• Installation, Removal and Maintenance of Cameras and ELDs in Semi Tractors.
• Maintain installation documents and records
• Maintain equipment according to DOT regulations
• Be a key contact for our Drivers and Staff through out the Installation, Removal or Repair process. As a key point of contact, you will be expected to demonstrate a high level of customer service.
• Work with other technicians in an indoor and outdoor shop environment.
• Ability to work outdoors when needed.
• Ability to climb in/out of Class 8 semi-trucks throughout the shift.
• Communicate regularly with Drivers, Independent Contractors, Fleet Safety, Orientations and Recruiting advising when work is completed.
• This position will conduct inventory counts and management when required.
• Conduct testing on returned equipment to verify usability for reinstallation.
• Conduct DOT inspections of vehicles.
• Maintain regular and dependable attendance.
• Maintain work area, tools, and equipment.
• Operate a variety of diagnostic instruments.
• Perform yard checks for vehicles unable to pass a visual inspection.
• Perform Data Entry in Maintenance Software to track repairs.
• Keep shop and company tools clean and in good working order.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Desire for a long-term career with an industry leading company
• Prior experience with truck, trailer, and/or vehicle repair
• Ability to present and maintain a positive corporate image in a fast-paced environment
• Proactively establish and maintain effective working team relationships with all support departments
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule (extended hours as required)
• Ability to travel to other Terminals for Equipment installs, Removals or Repair.
• Must have basic set of tools

Skills

• Ideal candidate will possess a “can do" attitude with a “will do" work ethic
• Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Forward is an Equal Opportunity employer.