The Safety Representative will be pivotal in implementing targeted safety initiatives, enhancing driver training, conducting thorough investigations, and developing strategies to reduce these incidents.
Job Duties:
- Conduct training courses offered by the Safety Department.
- Compliance with federal regulations, including maintaining driver qualification files, monitoring driver qualifications, hours of service records and equipment inspections.
- Perform safety-related functions, including accident reviews, annual reviews, remedial log training, and simulator training.
- Perform drug and Breath Alcohol Tests (BAT).
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, CBT systems, and other office database systems.
- Counsel drivers for DOT violations and company policy violations.
- Conduct road tests and evaluations for driver safety and compliance.
- Knowledge and ability to perform a pre-trip inspection.
Education and Experience Requirements:
- High school graduate or equivalent; college preferred.
- Public speaking and/or adult education experience.
- Transportation Safety experience preferred.
- 1-2 years’ experience in a Safety Specialist position preferred.
- Classroom instruction experience preferred.
- Basic assembly skills and product knowledge (furniture and appliances) preferred.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to read documents, computer screens, answer phones, and communicate in person.
- Able to perform physical activities such as standing, walking, climbing, stooping, squatting, kneeling, and lifting.
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What We Do
Werner Enterprises, Inc. was founded in 1956 and is a premier transportation and logistics company, with coverage throughout North America. Werner maintains its corporate headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska and maintains offices in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Werner is among the five largest truckload carriers in the United States, with a diversified portfolio of transportation services that includes dedicated; medium-to-long-haul, regional and expedited van; and temperature-controlled. The Werner Logistics portfolio includes truck brokerage, freight management, intermodal, international and final mile services. International services are provided through Werner’s domestic and global subsidiary companies and include ocean, air and ground transportation; freight forwarding; and customs brokerage.
