Occupational Safety Intern (Summer 2027)

Dodge Center, Minnesota, United States INDUSTRIAL Internship Posted Aug 31, 2026
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About this role

Oshkosh is hiring a Occupational Safety Intern (Summer 2027), internship, on-site in Dodge Center, Minnesota, United States, in the INDUSTRIAL sector.

About McNeilus, an Oshkosh Company

McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing Inc. is committed to serving everyday heroes and is an industry leading designer and manufacturer of refuse truck bodies. McNeilus produces a complete line of high-performance rear load, front load, and automated side load refuse bodies to augment any refuse collection fleet. Our team members are critical in our mission of supporting waste warriors and keeping communities safe and clean.

SUMMARY

The Safety Intern will provide support to the Safety department by working on a variety of safety related projects while gaining exposure to a variety of functional areas and business segments within the organization.

YOUR IMPACT

- Conduct written program/procedure reviews and develop training curriculums based on these programs.
- Assist with accident investigations and follow-up with required corrective action.
- Develop and/or update safety and health training programs for various business units.
- Provide daily support to the safety department on a variety of safety projects.
- Assist and conduct internal compliance and injury reduction assessments to include follow through.
- Conduct ergonomic assessments and provide recommendations on potential improvements.
- Quantify and present safety & health statistics to the management team.
- Support and manage the Safety Management System (SMS)
- All other duties and projects as assigned.
- Job duties will vary depending on business unit and location of internship.

This internship is full time, 40 hours per week, during the summer of 2026

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

- Student working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Safety and Occupational Health or related field.

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS

- Ability to learn new programs quickly while working in a fast-paced work environment.
- Outstanding communication, organizational, and leadership skills are essential.
- Familiar with manufacturing and safety principles is a plus.
- Ability to work independently when necessary.
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.

Pay Range:
$18.00 - $37.00

The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.

Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.

Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.

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