Field Safety Leader - Waste & Recycling Operations

Rumpke Waste & Recycling; Ironton (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rumpke Waste & Recycling is seeking a Safety Supervisor to oversee daily safety operations across hauling, landfill, recycling, and transfer stations within the region. This hands-on role conducts inspections, enforces safe work practices, and coordinates with Operations and site leadership to reduce injuries and maintain regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in safety, strong investigative and documentation skills, and the ability to work a flexible schedule including

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for internal and external customers.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations and OSHA/industrial safety compliance as they relate to waste hauling.
• Experience with safety investigations and documentation.
• Familiarity with commercial vehicle/mechanical functions and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site visits across regional operations.
• Perform yard audits, landfill inspections, shop walkthroughs, and route observations.
• Identify unsafe behaviors and conditions; provide immediate corrective coaching.
• Respond to workplace injuries, vehicle incidents, and near misses.
• Assist with investigations, root cause analysis, and documentation; ensure timely reporting of forms.
• Follow up to confirm corrective actions are implemented.
• Monitor high-risk driving behaviors and assist with coaching sessions.
• Support accountability efforts in line with safety policy.
• Maintain OSHA logs and safety documentation; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Prepare sites for internal audits and inspections; verify training completion.

Skills

Communication skills

DOT regulations knowledge

OSHA compliance knowledge

Vehicle & equipment knowledge

Windows/AS400 basics

Waste industry knowledge

Physical stamina

Problem solving

Tools

Windows tools

Job description

Rumpke Waste & Recycling is seeking a Safety Supervisor to oversee daily safety operations across hauling, landfill, recycling, and transfer stations within the region. This hands-on role conducts inspections, enforces safe work practices, and coordinates with Operations and site leadership to reduce injuries and maintain regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in safety, strong investigative and documentation skills, and the ability to work a flexible schedule including