Safety Trainer

Pay & Benefits

• Pay: $70k annually
• 15 days of paid time off
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plan options
• Health Savings Account with employer match option
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) with an employer match up to 4%
• Supplemental health plans through Aflac
• Employer paid basic life insurance
• Employee paid short-term disability option
• Employer-paid long-term disability
• Mental health support through Employee Assistance Program
• 7 paid holidays annually

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate classroom and in-cab orientation for new hires, covering company safety policies, OSHA standards, DOT regulations, and operational procedures.
• Determine appropriate instructional methods and assist in developing engaging, effective training materials.
• Provide continuous support, mentorship, and guidance to both new and seasoned drivers.
• Travel throughout the assigned region to conduct regular field visits and site compliance checks.
• Perform site "snapshots" evaluating facility housekeeping, workplace hazard controls, and regulatory adherence.
• Conduct driver skill assessments (pre-hire and post-hire) and behavior assessments (in-cab and remote observation).
• Partner with regional leadership to identify high-risk drivers and execute structured remedial training and targeted coaching.
• Conduct post-incident training and root-cause analysis support to prevent repeat occurrences and lower overall accident/injury rates.
• Help implement new safety initiatives, driver recognition programs, and process enhancements across the region.
• Ensure driver files comply with company standards and DOT regulations.
• Attend required regional and corporate safety meetings, providing field insight and data-driven recommendations.
• Perform additional safety and operational support tasks as assigned by management.

Experience & Certifications

• Prior training experience preferred but not required
• Experience as a commercial driver trainer preferred.
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Air Brake Endorsement, or willingness to obtain.

Knowledge & Skills

• Working knowledge of OSHA and DOT regulations is preferred but not required.
• Ability to multi task and manage multiple projects
• Written and verbal communication skills; ability to influence, coach, and build rapport across all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical skills with a hands-on, "can-do" attitude, self-motivated to work at a fast pace under dynamic schedule constraints.
• Experience in the waste management or environmental services industry is highly desirable.

Schedule & Travel

• Travel: Up to 50–60% regional travel to various sites, and transfer facilities.
• Mix of classroom/office settings, commercial vehicle cabs, and active operational job sites requiring adherence to standard PPE.
• Flexible start times required.