Traveling Safety Rep - Dedicated

Werner Enterprises, Inc.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability plans

Job summary

Werner Enterprises, Inc. is seeking a Traveling Safety Representative - Dedicated to safeguard safety, productivity, and compliance across a defined region. The role emphasizes hands-on training for safety, operations, and maintenance teams to resolve issues efficiently.

This position requires extensive travel (75%) and involves safety analysis, accident reviews, and drug screenings to maintain uniform safety standards across multiple locations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safety procedures, policies, and federal regulations.
• Strong one-on-one and group instructional techniques.
• Safety-related decision-making, customer service, and communication.
• Ability to work in outdoor environments and under pressure.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and field safety tools.
• Highly adaptable and able to work independently.
• Availability to travel frequently within the region (75%).

Responsibilities

• Oversee safety requirements across multiple accounts, including orientation, training, accident reviews, and drug screen collection.
• Conduct hands-on training on pre-trip inspections, coupling/uncoupling, and safety maneuvers with demonstrations and feedback.
• Perform daily checks at various locations, assess equipment for damage, and verify inspection reports.
• Lead account-specific orientations for new and temporary drivers at multiple sites.
• Conduct individual safety counseling sessions with drivers with operations and maintenance collaboration.
• Partner with on-site personnel to address safety concerns and training needs.
• Provide 24-hour on-call safety support within the assigned area.
• Execute additional duties as directed.

Skills

Safety procedures

Instructional techniques

Decision-making

Customer service

Communication

Outdoor work

Microsoft Office

Adaptable

Frequent travel (75%)

Education

High school diploma

College coursework preferred

Experience in transportation safety

Public speaking / adult education

Class A CDL or ability to obtain in 90 days

Exemplary motor vehicle record

Job description

The Traveling Safety Representative - Dedicated is responsible for ensuring safety productivity and compliance across a designated geographical area of accounts. This role emphasizes managing safety functions and conducting hands-on training to equip safety, operations, and maintenance teams with the skills to identify and resolve safety issues effectively. Extensive travel within the assigned region is required, with 75% of time spent traveling.

The Traveling Safety Representative - Dedicated oversees safety operations across multiple locations within a designated region, ensuring compliance, productivity, and a safe work environment. Responsibilities include safety analysis, training, accident reviews, and drug screenings. This role is crucial in maintaining consistent safety standards across a broad geographical area.

Essential Job Functions

• Oversee safety requirements across multiple accounts, including orientation, training, accident reviews, and drug screen collection.
• Conduct hands-on training sessions on pre-trip inspections, coupling/uncoupling, and specific safety maneuvers, providing demonstrations and constructive feedback.
• Perform daily checks at various locations, assess equipment for damage, and verify inspection report accuracy.
• Lead account-specific orientations for new and temporary drivers at multiple sites.
• Conduct individual safety counseling sessions with drivers, collaborating with operations and maintenance teams.
• Partner with on-site personnel to address safety concerns and identify training needs.
• Provide 24-hour on-call safety support within the assigned area as needed.
• Execute additional duties as directed.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of safety procedures, policies, and federal regulations.
• Strong skills in one-on-one and group instructional techniques.
• Proficient in safety-related decision-making, customer service, and communication.
• Ability to work in diverse outdoor environments and manage high-pressure situations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other office technology.
• Highly adaptable, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently.
• Availability to travel frequently within the assigned region (75%).

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent; college coursework is preferred.
• Experience in transportation safety, public speaking, or adult education.
• Class A CDL or the ability to obtain one within 90 days.
• Exemplary motor vehicle record.

Physical Requirements

• Seeing and hearing: Read documents, computer screen answer phones, communicate in person. 75-100 %
• Standing and walking. 25-49 %
• Climbing, stooping, squatting and kneeling. 0-24 %
• Dexterity: utilizing phone, typing, and writing. 75-100 %
• Lift in excess of 10 pounds. 25-49%

We know benefits are critical and we are committed to offering comprehensive and affordable options for you and your loved ones. This position is eligible for benefits, which include medical, dental and vision plans. We also offer a 401(k) plan, stock purchase plan, paid time off, life insurance, disability plans and other optional supplemental coverage.

Werner Enterprises provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information or veteran status or other status protected by law. We encourage applicants of all ages as we do not discriminate on the basis of an applicant's age.