Safety Trainer

Pay: $70k annually

Benefits:

• 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 Unum

• 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.

• 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.