Safety Manager

Herc Rentals Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Coverage

401(k) with Match

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Job summary

Herc Rentals in Houston, TX seeks a Safety Manager to lead safety management for regional and field employees and to drive proactive workplace safety improvements across locations.

You will deliver safety training, coordinate incident investigations, and manage regulatory inspections while partnering with cross-functional teams to uphold company safety standards and CSR commitments.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with safety, environmental and transportation laws and regulations
• Problem-solving methodologies
• Conflict resolution methodologies
• Presentation skills

Responsibilities

• Supports branch staff to evaluate safety programs and develop corrective action plans
• Delivers formal and informal safety training to Herc Rentals employees and customers
• Motivates field personnel to sustain safety programs
• Supports Operations in CSR and program performance
• Manages regulatory inspections or site visits with senior leadership
• Conducts Location Safety Evaluations and action plans with follow-up
• Evaluates employee incident investigations and corrective actions
• Liaises with internal/external parties for audits and remedial actions
• Assists in safety at location startups
• Develops skills through ongoing training
• Performs other projects as designated by supervisor

Skills

Team player

Travel ability

Company values

MS Office

Safety program

Communication

Customer orientation

Education

Associate or Bachelor's - Safety

Job description

Job Title: Safety Manager

Houston, TX, USA, 77017 | Houston, TX, USA, 77032 | Houston, TX, USA, 77060 | Houston, TX, USA, 77022 | Houston, TX, USA, 77087 | Houston, TX, USA, 77048

Employment Status: Full-time

Posting Start Date: 9/3/26

Founded in 1965, Herc Rentals is one of the leading equipment rental suppliers in North America with 2025 total revenues reaching approximately $4.4 billion. Herc Rentals' parent company, known as Herc Holdings Inc., listed on the New York Stock Exchange on July 1, 2016, under the symbol "HRI." Herc Rentals serves customers through approximately 607 locations and has about 10,000 employees in North America as of June 30, 2026.

Job Purpose

Primarily responsible for providing effective safety management services for all Region and Field employees by utilizing professional workplace safety problem-solving and relationship skills. Proactively applies knowledge of safety regulations/standards as well as policies and procedures, as well as knowledge of company products and services. Assists other Safety Managers as needed and Field employees on safety and health matters.

What you will do...

• Supports the branch staff to evaluate their safety program, develop corrective action plans, and carry out/follow-up action plans. Evaluates status of progress toward meeting safety program objectives and initiates appropriate actions.
• Assists the region at all levels with preparation and delivery of formal and informal safety training to Herc Rentals employees and customers at customer locations.
• Motivate and develop field personnel to sustain Herc Rentals' safety programs across scope of operation.
• Supports Operations Management's commitment to corporate social responsibility and expected performance of program.
• Manages and communicates Regulatory Agency inspections or site visits to Senior Leadership.
• Conducts/Coordinates annual Location Safety Evaluations, prepares detailed reports, assists location management with action plan development and conducts follow-up actions until complete.
• Evaluates and conducts employee incident investigations, and corrective actions.
• Liaison as necessary with other internal departments or external organizations/relevant authorities, and provides assistance and cooperation concerning audits and remedial actions.
• Assists in the safety requirements at location startups.
• Develops personal and professional skills and capability through on-going training, as provided by the company or elsewhere such as meetings, conferences, seminars as determined by the Safety Department.
• Other projects as designated by direct Supervisor.

Skills

• A strong team player, experience with high performance teams
• Ability to travel
• Commitment to company values
• Computer competence- MS Office products, Safety Management systems, etc
• Demonstrated problem solving and negotiation skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong Customer Orientation

Requirements

• Familiarity with safety, environmental and transportation laws and regulations, and procedures
• Problem-solving methodologies
• Conflict resolution methodologies
• Presentation skills

Education:

• Associate or Bachelor's - Safety, or related field; proven progress toward completion of an AA/AS or BA/BS

Req #: 71392

Pay Range: $115,000 - $125,000 base + annual bonus + truck

Please be advised that the actual salary offered for any position is subject to the company's sole discretion and may be influenced by various factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, location, and overall fit for the role.

Herc Rentals values its employees and provides excellent compensation and benefits packages which are not limited to the following.

Keeping you healthy

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Flex spending and health savings accounts
• Virtual Health Visits
• 24 Hour Nurse Line
• Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Tobacco Cessation Program
• Weight Loss Program

Building Your Financial Future

• 401(k) plan with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program

Life & Work Harmony

• Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacations, Sick Days)
• Paid parental leave.
• Military leave & support for those in the National Guard and Reserves
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Adoption Assistance Reimbursement Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Auto & Home Insurance Discounts

Protecting You & Your Family

• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Accident Insurance

Herc does not discriminate in employment based on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, political affiliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.