Region Safety Trainer

Responsibilities

• Lead new hire safety orientation sessions that set the tone for a safety-first mindset from day one
• Deliver Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) driver training, covering pre-trip inspections, defensive driving, load securement, and safe operating practices
• Conduct OSHA, DOT, and FMCSA compliance training for all operational roles, ensuring regulatory requirements are met and exceeded
• Partner with Region/Area Safety and Heavy Equipment / PIT subject matter experts to develop and manage qualified HE and Certified PIT training programs
• Maintain accurate training documentation, including attendance records, certifications, and compliance reports for audits and internal tracking
• Develop and maintain a process to measure and document training competencies through knowledge checks or other means
• Facilitate daily toolbox talks and safety huddles, providing relevant, engaging, and actionable safety messaging
• Perform field observations and ride-a-longs to coach employees in real-world scenarios and reinforce safe work habits
• Partner with operations leaders to identify training needs, develop targeted programs, and address safety trends or recurring issues
• Support incident investigations by providing training-related insights and recommending corrective actions
• Assist with site level health & safety inspections/audits for compliance verification
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Must have the ability to train others in a clear, understandable, and professional manner
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to be able to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external customers
• Knowledge of DOT regulations and OSHA/industrial safety compliance as they relate to the waste hauling industry
• Knowledge and understanding of the mechanical functions of commercial vehicles and equipment
• Computer proficiency with working knowledge of Windows applications
• Understanding of the waste industry and hauling operations
• Ability to operate a commercial vehicle in accordance with DOT regulations/compliance
• Must be able to read and speak the English language well enough to communicate, understand, and respond to questions, directions, traffic signs, signals, and training
• 5+ years experience in keeping detailed and accurate records in a safety environment
• 5+ years experience in reading & interpreting federal, state and local Safety regulations
• Previous experience conducting instructor led or practical training preferred

Skills & Abilities

• Must have the ability to train others in a clear, understandable, and professional manner
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to be able to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external customers
• Knowledge of DOT regulations and OSHA/industrial safety compliance as they relate to the waste hauling industry
• Knowledge and understanding of the mechanical functions of commercial vehicles and equipment
• Computer proficiency with working knowledge of Windows applications
• Understanding of the waste industry and hauling operations
• Ability to operate a commercial vehicle in accordance with DOT regulations/compliance
• Must be able to read and speak the English language well enough to communicate, understand, and respond to questions, directions, traffic signs, signals, and training
• Experience in keeping detailed and accurate records in a safety environment
• Experience in reading & interpreting federal, state and local Safety regulations
• Previous experience conducting instructor led or practical training preferred

Physical Requirements

• Occasionally lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 35 lbs
• Rarely lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 50 lbs
• Frequently working outside in changing temperatures, wet/humid conditions
• Frequently working in areas of dust, odors, mist, gases, and other airborne matter
• Rarely stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling
• Rarely climbing and/or balancing
• Continuously sitting/standing/walking

Additional Working Conditions/Aspects

• Must have at least a valid Class B CDL
• Must have a valid DOT Medical Card or able to obtain prior to hire
• Must be at least 19 years of age
• No more than 3 moving violations within the last 2 years
• No more than 2 DUI's or OVI's within the last 10 years
• Exposure to high traffic conditions and/or tight driving areas
• Exposure to residential and commercial waste
• Ability to travel between offices, as required
• Ability to work flexible hours; expected to work nights and weekends as needed
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and/or holidays
• Legally eligible to work in the United States
• Valid driver’s license (if applicable)
• Must successfully complete pre-employment testing
• Must be able to read and speak the English language