Description

Accelerate your Career!

At Swift, our greatest asset is OUR PEOPLE! We strive to be the best and give our best every day. We are passionate about learning and cultivating an environment of safety, honesty and mutual respect. We are a family where everyone has a voice and plays an essential role in our overall success and the success of our drivers. Your voice and perspective matter at Swift Transportation. We understand that you are the subject matter expert, and we trust you to ideate and execute those ideas based on the best interest of the company.

Be a part of something bigger. Be a part of the #1 full truckload carrier in the nation. Be a part of Swift Transportation.

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.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and/or experience required.
• 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
• Must be a team player.

Pay Range: $62,000.00 - $84,500.00 Annual

What we offer:

• Competitive starting salary commensurate with experience and geographic location.
• Potential bonus pay based on company performance.
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back to local communities.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package which includes:
  • 401(K)
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Supplemental and Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

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.