Regional Safety Trainer

Waste-Pro; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Waste Pro is seeking a Safety Trainer in the Fort Myers area to lead initial and ongoing safety and driving training across the region. You will certify mentors, partner with regional safety leadership, and promote a strong safety culture that aligns with federal, state, and company policies.

This role emphasizes communication, coaching, and continuous program improvement. The ideal candidate brings CDL credentials, a solid safety background, and knowledge of OSHA regulations, with ability to

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• CDL class A or B CDL is required.
• Clean driving record is required.
• 5 years of Waste Industry Driving preferred.
• 5 years of safety experience preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and compliance.
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides initial (Day One) safety training to all new employees.
• Provides initial safe driving training to new employees with CDLs and DOT regulations.
• Trains and certifies Mentors in the region.
• Partners with region safety manager to review training effectiveness.
• Trains and Smith System certifies region supervisors and OM's.
• Reviews remedial training for high risk employees with the region safety manager.
• Provides ongoing training and feedback to supervisors to improve observations.
• Reviews 3rd Eye video to identify training opportunities.
• Promotes continuous improvement and standardization of safety programs and tools.
• Provides professional driving expertise and guidance to safety and operations teams.
• Acts as liaison between drivers and management to ensure open communication.

Skills

CDL driving

Clean driving record

OSHA knowledge

Safety experience

Communication skills

Job description

Train. Lead. Inspire. Step into a role where safety comes first - and so do people!!

The Waste Pro Safety Trainer is responsible for ensuring all operational personnel are trained to company standards. The safety Trainer in partnership with management and Human Resources works to promote the well-being of the organization and the people in it by promoting a strong culture of safety and environmental stewardship in compliance with applicable company policies and procedures encompassing federal, state, local rules and regulations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• 1. Provides initial (Day One) safety training to all new employees
• 2. Provides initial safe driving training to new employees with CDL's including Smith System Driving, DOT regulations, Waste Pro policies and procedures
• 3. Trains and certifies all Mentors in the region
• 4. Partners with the region safety manager to review the effectiveness of Mentors
• 5. Trains and Smith System certifies to all region supervisors and OM's
• 6. Partners with region safety manager to review the effectiveness of remedial training for high risk employees
• 7. Provides on-going training and feedback to supervisors to improve their observations and commentary driving skills
• 8. Reviews 3rd Eye video to identify training/coaching opportunities
• 9. Promotes continuous improvement and standardization of existing health and safety programs, procedures, and tools to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and Waste Pro best practices
• 10. Provides professional driving expertise and guidance to safety and operational teams.
• 11. Consistently seeks to improve the safety culture of both management and employees by ensuring safety is a consideration in everything we do.
• 12. Acts as a liaison between drivers and management to ensure open lines of communication

OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• * Employees in this job classification must attend and participate in corporation sponsored training courses as assigned.
• * Employees in this job classification are responsible for keeping up to date on current technology, as job appropriate, being used by Waste Pro USA.
• * Any additional job duties that may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Special Considerations/Physical Work Requirements:

• * Occasional exposure to demanding physical conditions -- such as heat, cold, rain, lifting 40 pounds or more, unpleasant odors, or noise.
• * Able to climb in and out of equipment.
• * Valid Driver's License

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• * Normal setting for this job is carried out in office, field and maintenance facilities.

CDL Required

Yes, CDL Required

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QUALIFICATIONS:

• * Must be at least 21 years of age.
• * Must have a CDL class A or B CDL.
• * Must have clean driving record.
• * 5 years of Waste Industry Driving preferred
• * 5 years of safety experience preferred
• * Knowledge of OSHA regulations and compliance
• * Strong written, verbal and presentation skills

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Information on race, gender and national origin will only be used for statistical and recordkeeping purposes, and will not be used in making any employment decisions. All information provided will be kept separate from your expression of interest. Providing this information is strictly voluntary, and you will not be subjected to any adverse action or treatment if you choose not to provide this information. If you do not choose to answer these questions, we ask that you select "Decline to Identify" for each question. Thank you for your voluntary cooperation.