Regional Safety Trainer

wasteprocareers; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Waste Pro is seeking a Safety Trainer to ensure all operations staff are trained to company standards and comply with OSHA regulations. The role partners with management and HR to foster a culture of safety and environmental stewardship across all sites in the region.

The trainer delivers Day One safety and safe driving training for employees with CDLs, certifies mentors, reviews training effectiveness, and supports supervisors with coaching to uphold regulatory and corporate safety practices.

Qualifications

• Must have CDL A or B license.
• Experience delivering safety training and mentoring.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and compliance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides initial (Day One) safety training to all new employees.
• Provides initial safe driving training to new employees with CDLs including Smith System Driving and DOT regulations.
• Trains and certifies all Mentors in the region.
• Partners with the region safety manager to review the effectiveness of Mentors.
• Trains and Smith System certifies to all region supervisors and OM's.
• Partners with region safety manager to review the effectiveness of remedial training for high risk employees.
• Provides on-going training and feedback to supervisors to improve their observations and driving skills.
• Reviews 3rd Eye video to identify training/coaching opportunities.
• Promotes continuous improvement and standardization of health and safety programs, procedures, and tools.
• Provides professional driving expertise and guidance to safety and operational teams.
• Seeks to improve the safety culture by ensuring safety is considered in everything we do.

Skills

CDL A or B

Safety training

OSHA knowledge

Public speaking

Strong communication

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. 1. Provides initial (Day One) safety training to all new employees
2. 2. Provides initial safe driving training to new employees with CDL's including Smith System Driving, DOT regulations, Waste Pro policies and procedures
3. 3. Trains and certifies all Mentors in the region
4. 4. Partners with the region safety manager to review the effectiveness of Mentors
5. 5. Trains and Smith System certifies to all region supervisors and OM's
6. 6. Partners with region safety manager to review the effectiveness of remedial training for high risk employees
7. 7. Provides on-going training and feedback to supervisors to improve their observations and commentary driving skills
8. 8. Reviews 3rd Eye video to identify training/coaching opportunities
9. 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. 10. Provides professional driving expertise and guidance to safety and operational teams.
11. 11. Consistently seeks to improve the safety culture of both management and employees by ensuring safety is a consideration in everything we do.
12. 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:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• 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.

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