Safety Intern - Fall 2026
PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905, recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR designs, manufactures, and supports high-quality light-, medium-, and heavy-duty trucks, advanced diesel engines, and distributes truck parts. The company also provides financial services and information technology.
Peterbilt Motors Company, a PACCAR division, has been America’s premium quality truck manufacturer since 1939, delivering products and services focused on improving customers' performance, image, profitability, and peace of mind.
About the role
Peterbilt Motors Company has an opening for a dynamic Safety Intern to join the Plant Human Resources Team in Denton, Texas. This position can be full-time or part-time within a 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM schedule and will run through December 2026.
Responsibilities
- Assist with job hazard and risk assessment.
- Develop electronic forms and tracking systems for inspections.
- Support benchmarking and gap analysis in preparation for ISO 45001:2018.
- Develop new training curriculum and update existing curriculum.
- Rotate through plant production departments.
- Assist with incident documentation, investigation, and root cause analysis.
- Participate in Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), risk assessments, and safe work planning initiatives.
- Support in reinforcing a behavior-based safety culture.
- Other tasks as assigned.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a Human Resources, Business, or related program.
- Completed sophomore year of college.
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to multi-task.
- Resourceful and a self-starter.
- Strong professionalism.
- Analytical thinking.
- Sense of urgency.
Schedule
7:00 AM – 3:30 PM