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Location Safety Team Leader

Penske
Dwight, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/15/2026
Description


Pay Range:
$58,000 - $76,800


Position Summary:


Coach and mentor location drivers to achieve an accident-free work environment while maintaining full compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies.


Be flexible to work in the afternoon/evening at least a few nights per month to be able to see drivers and assist with issues on different shifts.


Major Responsibilities:
Monitor effectiveness of driver safety metrics including but not limited to:

  • Ensuring all drivers are trained and current on Smart Drive programs. If not, advise reason why prior to weekly safety call and plan to maintain goal. 
  • Creating a plan to ensure 100% compliance.
  • Driver probation
  • Compliance follow up requests.
Collecting data and submitting to the proper group, information regarding driver qualification files, which is sent via email from DQops for the following items:


  • Safety audits
  • Driver log audits
  • Random trailer and tractor inspections
  • IE: securement, spill kits, missing documents (permits, CVOR, etc.)


  • Mock DOT inspections

  • IE, if we are made aware of a DOT campaign for roadside inspections, schedule mock DOT inspections with drivers in yard to coach and counsel potential issues.
Accidents - in the event of an accident, responsible for the following items:

  • Report to scene of accident to assess situation and possible root cause
  • Take photos
  • Interview parties involved (driver)
  • Ensure all documents required have been completed
  • Log data in Risk Management and upload required files to portal.
  • Set up safety call with driver involved, management and Corporate Safety Team.
  • Ensure post call, Gensuite is completed and closed.
  • Ride along with driver postaccident to ensure driver is fit and comfortable to return to work.
  • Monthly Facility Inspections
  • Ensure we are in compliance with all codes and all equipment is in working and safe order
  • Other projects as assigned
Qualifications


Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • 1 years of Health & Safety or Operations Management experience with proven leadership ability required
  • Certified Safety Professional as recognized by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals.
  • Successfully completed the OSHA 10 hour industrial and have a minimum of three years of safety experience.

Should have knowledge of the following:
   - Effective Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment, and Control Techniques
   - DOT Regulations
   - OSHA Regulations
   - Accident Investigation Techniques


  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and Powerpoint
  • Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
  • Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete a Penske employment application, submit to a reference verification (to include past employment and education) are required

Physical Requirements:

  • The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit.
  The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms.  The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg.

  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary : $58,000 - $76,800

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