Corporate Safety Intern

Inside the Role

Interns will gain knowledge and experience through exciting and real-life learning opportunities. Interns must work in accordance with DTNA’s core values of passion, respect, integrity and discipline. Internship positions can be located at various DTNA locations across the US. We are looking for high performing and motivated individuals in various areas within DTNA organizations. DTNA internships begin each summer in May or June.

Interns in this role may have the opportunity to transition into a full-time position subject to manager evaluations and business availability.

The safety intern would work under the guidance of the corporate safety team by supporting our NC/SC manufacturing sites on various safety topics. The duties will include reviewing records and processes to identify opportunities for improvements. They will help the safety intern to understand real-life safety experiences and how DTNA Safety Team works together to build the overall safety culture. This invaluable experience will connect lessons learned in the classroom to the practicality of a vibrant, dynamic working atmosphere while under the guidance of subject-matter experts. There will be travel included but most will be between NC and SC.

Posting Information

We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

We Take Care of Our Team

Salary placement is determined by your anticipated graduation year and ranges between $21 - $29 per hour.

Benefits include:

• Professional development and networking events, including resume reviews/mock interviews
• Housing and transportation stipend
• Employee resource groups
• Event ticket offering (based on corporate availability)
• Company social events

What You Drive at DTNA

• Conduct a comprehensive review of existing safety policies, procedures, and performance metrics.
• Identify gaps or outdated practices and align programs with current OSHA standards and industry best practices.
• Engage employees in feedback sessions to understand real-world challenges and opportunities for improvement.
• Conduct regular site walkthroughs and job hazard analyses (JHAs) to identify physical, chemical, ergonomic, and psychosocial hazards.
• Use tools like risk matrices to prioritize hazards based on severity and likelihood.
• Involve frontline workers in assessments—they often have firsthand knowledge of hidden risks.
• Document findings and implement corrective actions with clear timelines and accountability.
• Review current training content for relevance, accuracy, and engagement.
• Incorporate real-life scenarios, case studies, and interactive elements (e.g., quizzes, simulations).
• Ensure training is tailored to different roles and risk levels (e.g., forklift operators vs. office staff).
• Provide refresher courses regularly and track completion through a learning management system (LMS).
• Shadow safety managers during inspections, audits, and incident investigations to gain hands-on experience.
• Participate in safety huddles, safety meetings, and emergency drills.
• Observe how safety managers engage with employees and handle real-time safety concerns.
• Use this experience to build confidence, ask questions, and understand the practical application of safety principles.
• Lead and support efforts to foster an inclusive and welcoming workplace culture where everyone belongs.
• Lead and support efforts to foster an inclusive and welcoming workplace culture where everyone belongs

Knowledge You Should Bring

• Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s program or higher from an accredited college/university OR have recently graduated within 1 year of the position start date (May/June) 
• Knowledge of safety & health regulations (OSHA, NFPA, ANSI, etc.)
• Ability to perform hazard assessments
• PowerBI experience is preferred
• New and inventive ways of looking at current processes
• Strong oral skills to perform training
• Desire to learn new skills
• Ability to embrace failure, and recover quickly
• Comfortability working in a manufacturing environment
• Strong written communication skills
• Solid organizational skills
• Creative mindset
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment 
• Ability to be flexible and travel to various plant locations, variable commute time

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Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)- 

Gastonia, NC US. Relocation assistance for this position is available when the selected candidate meets eligibility criteria.

Schedule Type:

Onsite

At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we’re building solutions with cutting-edge advancements in sustainability and future driving technologies - across electric, hydrogen, and autonomous innovation. Backed by decades of proven success, these efforts continue DTNA’s legacy as an industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we operate as one team - driving toward a cleaner, safer, and more efficient future for all.

How we move forward together is defined by the DTNA Way - our shared approach to showing up for our customers, our colleagues, and the world we help move. We start with our customers, grounding every product, service, and decision in their success, knowing that when they move forward, so do we. At the same time, we act with urgency and intention, balancing speed with thoughtful decision-making to deliver results with integrity, accountability, and clarity. Across our entire organization, we collaborate as one team - bringing diverse perspectives, strengths, and expertise together with trust and respect - because we know we achieve more together than any one of us could alone.

Guided by these principles, we’re not just responding to change - we’re leading it. Together, we are building the future of transportation for all who keep the world moving.

Additional Information

• This position is not open to Visa sponsorship or to existing Visa holders
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application
• Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check
• Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen
• Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions
• EEO - Disabled/Veterans

Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status.

For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at 503-745-8982 or toll free 800-206-3369. For TTY/TDD enabled call 503-745-2137 or toll free 866-355-6935.