Field Safety Representative

Ready To Go Further?

Saia is a different kind of logistics and transportation company. We do things the right way. You‘ll see it in our commitment to our people, customers, and community. You‘ll feel it in the support you get on day one – from leadership and from your team. A job with Saia is packed with opportunity – from learning new skills and advancing to competitive compensation and great benefits. It's all here and it’s exactly what going further is all about.

Position Summary

Serves as the designated on-call safety, compliance, and incident response authority responsible for ensuring regulatory adherence and providing guidance during transportation and dock operations incidents, hazardous materials events, and driver compliance issues during after-hours operations.

Major Tasks and Responsibilities

• Leads real-time incident response for accidents, injuries, hazmat events, and security concerns, including coordinating with emergency responders, leadership, and external agencies.

• Conducts and supports accident investigations including evidence collection, interviews, root cause analysis, and documentation, and provides guidance on drug and alcohol compliance through post-accident determinations.

• Oversees DOT and FMCSA compliance through Hours of Service monitoring, electronic logging device reviews, driver record audits, and regulatory adherence.

• Coordinates insurance, legal, and claims management activities involving adjuster interactions, liability reviews, and litigation support.

• Supports environmental, hazardous materials, and cargo securement compliance through spill response, personal protective equipment, and regulatory reporting in accordance with PHMSA, OSHA, and state regulations.

• Develops reports, metrics, training recommendations, and audit support documentation for leadership and regulatory agencies.

• Assists drivers and terminals with roadside inspections, enforcement actions, and security-related incidents.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• High school diploma or GED.

• Authorized to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in safety, transportation, business, or a related field.

• 5+ years of progressive experience in transportation safety, regulatory compliance, fleet operations, accident investigation, risk management, or hazardous materials transportation.

• Professional certifications and training such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), OSHA 30-Hour General Industry or Transportation training, DOT compliance training, or other related credentials and training.

Work Conditions and Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods while working at a computer or desk.

• Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, handling documents, and operating office equipment.

• Occasional lifting/carrying of office materials/boxes up to 25 lbs.

• Adequate vision and hearing (with or without correction) to read, prepare, and communicate information.

• Occasional movement, bending, and reaching as needed to perform office tasks or attend meetings.

• Some travel may be required, including overnight travel.

Benefits

At Saia, your success is our success! That’s why we work hard to provide you with what you need to build an awesome career. We are committed to rewarding superior employee performance so that when you work hard, your achievements won’t go unnoticed.

Make Your Move

At Saia, our people are the reason we’ve been successful for over a century in the industry. Together, we’ve created a positive culture that’s driven by our core values – like dignity and respect, a customer-first approach, safety and more. With hundreds of terminals across the country and growing, we’re always looking for more collaborative and motivated individuals to join our team. So, if you’re ready to put your career on a solid path, let’s go further.

Saia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.