EH&S Safety Specialist

About the role

The Safety Specialist is responsible for assisting in monitoring and coordinating the Company's safety programs, including the Department of Transportation (DOT) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) compliance, safety audits, and training. All American Waste and its family of companies are proudly family-owned, built on a legacy that began in 1974 when Guy "Sonny" Antonacci and his wife, Mary Ann, founded Somers Sanitation with a single truck in Somers, Connecticut. Today, three generations of the Antonacci family lead a diverse and growing organization grounded in hard work, innovation, and a deep commitment to the communities they serve. From leading waste hauling and recycling companies to destination experiences like Sonny's Place and GreatHorse, the family's entrepreneurial vision continues to evolve. Across every venture, the Antonacci family remains committed to delivering exceptional experiences while staying true to the values that started it all—family, innovation, and community impact.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and communicate compliance with Companywide safety programs such as fleet safety, lockout/tagout, confined space, fall protection, and other safety compliance programs.
• Advise the Safety Manager on procedures to ensure regulatory compliance as mandated by local, state, and federal agencies, including the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Department of Transportation (DOT).
• Monitors, tracks, and communicates safety incidents across the company.
• Analyze accident and incident reports for trends and make recommendations for correcting unsafe conditions and actions.
• Leads and/or guides safety mentors and student interns.
• Assists with the investigation of incidents and injuries from initial report to closure.
• Worker's Compensation liaison with managers, employees, brokers, insurance carriers, safety, and human resources.
• Takes an active role in improving safety and health in the workplace.
• Maintains reasonable, regular, punctual attendance consistent with Company policies, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Adapts to changing duties, as required, based on business needs.

Skills

• Problem solving/Analysis.
• Communication Proficiency.
• Ethical Conduct.
• Experience in Department of Transportation (DOT) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) compliance.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in critical situations.
• Attention to detail.
• Technical Capacity.

Requirements

• BS/BA in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Driver's License and vehicle insurance.
• Ability to travel.
• Physical demands:
  • Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) for most of the workday.
  • Required to exert physical effort in handling objects up to or less than 40 pounds occasionally.
  • Required to be exposed