Field Safety Supervisor - Waste & Recycling

Rumpke Waste & Recycling; Storrs (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Matching 401(k)

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Job summary

Rumpke Waste & Recycling in Mansfield, OH is seeking a Safety Supervisor to oversee daily safety operations across regional hauling, landfill, recycling, and transfer facilities. The role is field-based and hands-on, focusing on reducing injuries and ensuring regulatory compliance.

You will conduct inspections, coach on safe practices, and work with operations and site leadership. A strong background in OSHA/DOT regulations and 5+ years in safety is required; travel and flexible hours may be

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in keeping detailed and accurate records in a safety environment
• 5+ years experience in reading & interpreting federal, state and local safety regulations
• Must have knowledge of DOT and OSHA requirements as they relate to the waste hauling industry
• Strong investigative and documentation skills
• Ability to influence frontline employees and supervisors

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 and completion of required forms
• Follow up to confirm corrective actions are implemented
• Monitor high-risk driving behaviors and assist with coaching sessions
• Support accountability efforts in alignment with company discipline policy
• Assist in maintaining OSHA logs and safety documentation
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT/FMCSA, and company policies
• Prepare sites for internal audits and regulatory inspections
• Verify completion of required safety training
• Perform additional duties as needed

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Flexible schedule

DOT OSHA knowledge

Vehicle/mechanical understanding

Computer skills (Windows, AS400, Lotus

Education

High School or better

Bachelor's or better in relevant field

General Education Diploma or better

Tools

Windows

Microsoft Office

AS400

Lotus Notes

Job description

Rumpke Waste & Recycling in Mansfield, OH is seeking a Safety Supervisor to oversee daily safety operations across regional hauling, landfill, recycling, and transfer facilities. The role is field-based and hands-on, focusing on reducing injuries and ensuring regulatory compliance.

You will conduct inspections, coach on safe practices, and work with operations and site leadership. A strong background in OSHA/DOT regulations and 5+ years in safety is required; travel and flexible hours may be