About the role#
This Safety Intern position is based at the Peterbilt Motors Company plant in Denton, Texas. You will work with the Human Resources team to support safety initiatives and site operations. This is a full-time, paid internship for the Summer 2027 term.
What you'll do#
- Assist with job hazard and risk assessments.
- Develop electronic forms and tracking systems for inspections.
- Help with benchmarking and gap analysis for ISO 45001:2018 preparation.
- Create new training curriculum and update existing materials.
- Rotate through various plant production departments.
- Support incident documentation, investigations, and root cause analysis.
- Participate in safe work planning initiatives and JHAs.
- Reinforce a behavior based safety culture.
- Handle other tasks as assigned.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Business Administration, Human Resources, or related degree program.
- Completion of your sophomore year of college.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Analytical thinking and a sense of urgency.
- Ability to multi-task.
- Professionalism and a resourceful, self-starting approach.
Location & details#
- Location: Denton, Texas.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
About PACCAR
PACCAR designs and manufactures light, medium, and heavy-duty trucks. Its primary brands include Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF. The company also produces diesel engines, provides financial services, and manages a global parts distribution network. Based in Bellevue, Washington, the organization operates worldwide with a workforce of over 19,000 employees.
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