Description

Who We Are:

Swift Transportation has been an Industry leader for many years with a profound history dating back to the 1960s. Swift is the largest truckload carrier in America with various locations throughout the nation that allow our drivers, shop employees, and office staff to cultivate strong connections. We are a company that is passionate about continual learning and improvement which in turn, allows for a diverse amount of advancement and growth opportunities. We place a strong emphasis on culture because we strongly believe that it is a key contributor in achieving overall results here at Swift.

Job Responsibilities: What you will do

Manage the company's safety program for a specific Line of Business/region and is responsible for Safety Performance results and loss outcomes. Ensure that all facilities within the LOB/region meet company safety expectations and are in compliance with federal and state law. Develop a safety culture within the region focused on loss prevention.

• Counsel high risk drivers on all aspects safety related including items on risk analysis scoring. Serve as ultimate decision-maker to issue corrective action up to and including whether to terminate driver's employment.
• Research accident types including frequency and severity to identify trends and provide recommendations to upper management to eliminate accidents.
• Evaluate and recommend changes to Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Identify and mitigate or eliminate risks/hazards/behaviors to avert losses.
• Provide safety advice and guidance to all employees in assigned terminals.
• Audit training programs and safety classes ensuring they are conducted as designed and directed by the Corporate Safety Department.
• Learn how to represent the company as a PMK or 30B6 witness.
• Assist with various corporate safety initiatives. Investigate losses within assigned business unit(s) and ensures terminals implement appropriate corrective actions.
• Audit terminal(s) for compliance with Corporate Safety Policies and procedures.
• Conduct on-site safety audits and meetings with drivers and Office/Shop personnel.
• Provide guidance to terminal employees regarding local, state, and federal safety related regulations, as well as safety policies and procedures. Promote good relations with internal and external customers by coaching and supporting employees on how to find the best solution to safety problems.
• Perform Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) audits at shop locations and promotes safe behavior amongst shop employees; place equipment and personnel Out-Of-Service when they do not meet OSHA or DOT Standards.
• Review various reporting on driver safety (Drive Cam, IMDS, CER etc) and direct activities to effect positive safety outcomes; ensures coaching is effective and that the terminal meets company safety expectations.
• Enforce Personal Protective Equipment usages by shop employees and Drug and Alcohol Testing is done in accordance with DOT and Swift policy.
• Proactively work to assist others in achieving the organization's objectives.

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Qualifications: What you need to bring

• 3+ years' transportation or safety related experience required.
• Safety experience in transportation industry preferred.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office suite.
• Must be able to travel to other locations as required.
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work with minimal direction.
• Must be able to analyze situations and gather appropriate information.
• Must possess excellent organization and follow through skills

What we offer:

Our Benefits Package includes 401k, Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Supplemental and Life Insurance as well as pet insurance. We also offer an Employee Stock Purchase plan, paid training, wellness programs, Flexible Spending Account, Tuition Assistance Programs (subject to change), Military Leave, and discounts with our vendors.

Volunteer opportunities to support our local communities- We have an adoration for helping others which is why we have worked hard to establish partnerships with organizations such as Children's Miracle Network and Habitat for Humanity that allow us to give back.

Training, Development & Growth Opportunities - Our success at Swift is driven by our people! Our goal is to provide a supportive environment that promotes growth and advancement. We invest the time to ensure our employees receive the best training, along with all the tools and resources to thrive.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - A diverse workforce allows us to achieve a dynamic business advantage where we can openly collaborate, thus bringing new ideas to the table that contribute to innovative and effective solutions. Everyone at Swift has a voice and your opinion matters.

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.