Safety Specialist

About the role

The Safety Specialist at USS United Site Services is responsible for managing field compliance processes and delivering safety training across USS locations. This role ensures adherence to safety regulations, leads safety-focused meetings, and engages in proactive safety management to maintain a hazard-free workplace. The position requires extensive fieldwork and effective communication skills to translate company and client safety directives into actionable field practices.

Essential Functions

• Lead safety stand-downs and huddle meetings to communicate and reinforce safety protocols.
• Conduct behavior-based safety observations, identifying at-risk behaviors and conditions.
• Develop and deliver toolbox trainings and flash reports to inform teams on safety updates and best practices.
• Perform incident investigations focused on root cause analysis and hazard elimination.
• Conduct job safety analyses, documenting hazards and implementing corrective actions.
• Regularly assess accident data and field operations to identify safety risks and improvement areas.
• Interpret and implement client safety requirements and USS directives in the field.
• Ensure adherence to Federal, State, and local regulations, including DOT, OSHA, and EPA standards.
• Serve as a resource on compliance rules, operating procedures, and regulatory changes.
• Prepare and maintain reports on safety observations, incident investigations, and compliance audits.
• Track effectiveness of safety processes and report outcomes to ensure continuous improvement.
• Maintain proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite to create, store, and share documentation.
• Serve as a certified defensive driving instructor, providing training as needed.
• Maintain OSHA 501 and/or 502 certifications and deliver compliance training based on company guidelines.

Qualifications

• 4 Year / Bachelor's Degree in related field such as Construction Management, Project Management or Governance, Risk, and Compliance.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) compliance, preferably within field operations or transportation environments.
• Proficient in understanding and interpreting safety regulations, including DOT, OSHA, and EPA standards, with the ability to apply these in a field setting.
• Excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills, able to convey complex safety concepts effectively to diverse audiences.
• Strong analytical skills to assess safety risks, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions based on sound judgment and data-driven insights.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for documentation, training content creation, and reporting.
• Familiarity with incident tracking systems is a plus.
• Effective at building rapport and motivating team members to uphold safety standards; skilled in conflict resolution and providing constructive feedback.
• Self-motivated, able to operate autonomously, and manage responsibilities effectively with minimal supervision.

Benefits Summary

All full-time employees working an average of 30 hours or more per week are eligible for the following benefits:

• Holiday & Paid Time Off (pro-rated for Part-Time employees)
• Medical/Pharmacy
• Dental
• Vision
• Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability
• Employer-Paid Employee Basic Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Voluntary Employee Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Voluntary Spousal Life
• Voluntary Dependent Life
• Hospital Indemnity, Accident and Critical Illness
• Commuter/Transit Account
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employer-Paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discounts

Salary Range

$66,700.00 – $96,700.00 / year

Pay Transparency Statement

At United Site Services, our salary ranges reflect the minimum and maximum base pay for the posted position applicable to all locations across the US. Within the posted salary range, individual pay is determined by the geographic location, job related skills, experience, education, and certifications. Our total compensation package includes base pay plus a comprehensive benefits program.

EEO Statement

United Site Services is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation , gender identity , age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed servicemember status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and co-workers.