[Hiring] Traveling Safety Representative @Werner Enterprises

Role 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
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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%).

Requirements

• 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%

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) plan.
• Stock purchase plan.
• Paid time off.
• Life insurance.
• Disability plans.
• Other optional supplemental coverage.