Safety Trainer

Ecowaste Solutions; Cantonment (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Health plans (including HSA)

Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Retirement plan with company match up 

Safety and retention incentives

Paid Time Off

Employee discounts (LifeMart)

Job summary

Ecowaste Solutions is seeking a Regional Safety Trainer to develop and deliver safety training for CDL drivers, laborers, and mechanics across the region. The role blends video-based and in-person instruction with regular travel.

You will ensure DOT, FMCSA, OSHA compliance, lead new hire orientations, track training records, and partner with site leadership to strengthen safety culture across markets.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of safety training experience in a DOT-regulated environment.
• Experience delivering training to CDL drivers, laborers, and mechanics.
• Solid knowledge of DOT/FMCSA/OSHA standards.
• Experience training field-based, hands-on workforce.
• Proficient in in-person and video-based training delivery.
• Willingness to travel up to 80% of the time.
• Smith System Training Certification preferred; prior Smith System Training program experience required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, deliver, and continuously improve safety training programs for CDL drivers, laborers, and mechanics across the assigned region.
• Facilitate in-person training sessions at multiple site locations, with regular regional travel required.
• Support and manage video-based training content as part of the company's hybrid training model.
• Ensure all training programs comply with DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, and company safety standards and regulations.
• Conduct new hire safety orientations and ensure employees are trained before going into the field.
• Perform site visits and ride-alongs to observe safe work practices and identify training gaps.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near-misses and use findings to inform training content.
• Track and maintain training records, certifications, and completion reports for all employees in the region.
• Partner with site managers and operations leadership to promote a strong safety culture.
• Monitor regulatory updates and ensure training materials stay current and compliant.
• Prepare and submit regular reports on training completion rates and safety metrics.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Presentation skills

Willingness to travel

DOT regulations knowledge

Hands-on training experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

LMS (Learning Management System)

Job description

Ecowaste Solutions is a fast-growing company in a stable, essential industry, and safety isn't just a checkbox for us, it's part of how we operate every single day. We're looking for a Regional Safety Trainer who understands the real-world risks of waste hauling operations and can connect with the people doing the work, whether that's a driver behind the wheel of a garbage truck, a laborer on the back of a route, or a mechanic in the shop. In this role, you'll develop and deliver safety training across multiple markets using a hybrid model of video-based and in-person instruction. If you have a background in DOT-regulated transportation safety, know how to make training stick for a hands-on workforce, and don't mind hitting the road to get it done, we'd love to hear from you.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, deliver, and continuously improve safety training programs for CDL drivers, laborers, and mechanics across the assigned region.
• Facilitate in-person training sessions at multiple site locations, with regular regional travel required.
• Support and manage video-based training content as part of the company's hybrid training model.
• Ensure all training programs comply with DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, and company safety standards and regulations.
• Conduct new hire safety orientations and ensure employees are trained before going into the field.
• Perform site visits and ride-alongs to observe safe work practices and identify training gaps.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near-misses and use findings to inform training content.
• Track and maintain training records, certifications, and completion reports for all employees in the region.
• Partner with site managers and operations leadership to promote a strong safety culture.
• Monitor regulatory updates and ensure training materials stay current and compliant.
• Prepare and submit regular reports on training completion rates and safety metrics.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 3-5 years of safety training experience in a DOT-regulated environment, non-negotiable.
• Smith System Training Certification is preferred
• A willingness to travel up to 80% of the time
• Prior experience completing Smith System Training program is Required
• Demonstrated experience developing and delivering safety training specifically for CDL drivers, required.
• Solid working knowledge of DOT regulations, FMCSA requirements, and OSHA standards.
• Experience training a field-based, hands-on workforce including drivers, laborers, or technicians.
• Comfortable facilitating both in-person and video-based training sessions.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage employees at all levels.
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly throughout the assigned region.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and learning management systems (LMS).
• CDL preferred but not required.

PAY & BENEFITS

• Weekly pay!
• Multiple health plans available, including a tax-advantaged HSA option.
• Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• Retirement Plan with a company match up to 5%.
• Safety and Retention Incentives!
• Paid Time Off.
• Access to employee discounts through LifeMart!

Ecowaste Solutions offers a competitive base salary, opportunity to earn incentive pay, and a comprehensive employee benefits package. Only applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be considered and only individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with this position.