Field Safety Leader – Mobile Service & Fleet

Palfinger Ag; Tiffin (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance package

401(k) match

Paid time off

Wellness program

Holidays

Job summary

PALFINGER is seeking a Health and Safety Manager to lead safety programs across a large fleet of mobile service trucks and diverse field environments. The role can be located near Tiffin, OH, Charlotte, NC, and Birmingham, AL, and requires ensuring training, tools, and support for safe execution of maintenance, repair, and support activities.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of health and safety leadership, strong knowledge of OSHA/DOT/EPA regulations, and experience with safety management

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of health and safety management experience in mobile service or fleet environments.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, DOT, and EPA regulations.
• Experience with safety management systems and incident tracking software.
• Excellent communication, training, and leadership skills.
• Safety certification (e.g., CSP, CHST, OSHA 30) is 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 inspections and field activities.
• Develop and deliver safety training for technicians on DOT regs, hazard communication, lockout/tagout, and JHA.
• Lead investigations of accidents and near-misses; document findings and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, EPA, and applicable regulations via audits and monitoring.
• Perform risk assessments and coordinate with fleet management on mitigation plans.
• Track safety KPIs and report trends and training completion to leadership.

Skills

Communication

Training ability

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety or related field

Tools

GPS fleet tracking

Telematics systems

Job description

PALFINGER is seeking a Health and Safety Manager to lead safety programs across a large fleet of mobile service trucks and diverse field environments. The role can be located near Tiffin, OH, Charlotte, NC, and Birmingham, AL, and requires ensuring training, tools, and support for safe execution of maintenance, repair, and support activities.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of health and safety leadership, strong knowledge of OSHA/DOT/EPA regulations, and experience with safety management