Field EHS & Fleet Safety Leader

PALFINGER; Tiffin (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) with Company match

Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, &

Disability insurance

Wellness program

Paid holidays and PTO

Learning and career growth

Job summary

PALFINGER is seeking a Health and Safety Manager to lead safety programs across mobile service trucks and field environments. The role focuses on training, compliance, incident investigations, and a strong safety culture to protect technicians and customers.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in health and safety, solid knowledge of OSHA, DOT, and EPA regulations, and experience with GPS fleet tracking. This is a full-time on-site position offering growth opportunities within PALFINGER.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety or related field.
• 5+ years in health and safety management in mobile or fleet environments.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, DOT, and EPA regulations.
• Experience with safety management systems.
• Excellent communication, training, and leadership skills.
• Safety certifications (CSP/CHST/OSHA 30) are a plus.
• Experience with heavy equipment or industrial service operations.
• Familiarity with GPS fleet tracking and telematics systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safety protocols for mobile service truck operations, including vehicle inspections and DOT-compliant practices.
• Develop and deliver safety training for technicians covering relevant regulations and risk controls.
• Lead investigations of accidents and near-misses and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance through regular audits and monitoring of OSHA, DOT, EPA requirements.
• Perform risk assessments for field operations and coordinate with fleet management on mitigations.
• Track and report safety KPIs and provide updates to leadership.

Skills

Safety leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Training delivery

Incident investigation

Communication skills

Fleet safety

GPS/telematics familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety

Tools

Incident tracking software

Job description

PALFINGER is seeking a Health and Safety Manager to lead safety programs across mobile service trucks and field environments. The role focuses on training, compliance, incident investigations, and a strong safety culture to protect technicians and customers.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in health and safety, solid knowledge of OSHA, DOT, and EPA regulations, and experience with GPS fleet tracking. This is a full-time on-site position offering growth opportunities within PALFINGER.