Safety Trainer

GFL Environmental Inc.; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical benefits

Dental & vision

HSA with match

Parental leave

401(k) match

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Mental health support

Paid holidays

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. is seeking a driver safety trainer to deliver classroom and in-cab orientation, covering safety policies, OSHA standards, and DOT regulations across the region.

You will develop engaging training materials and mentor drivers to ensure regulatory adherence and operational excellence. You will also conduct field visits, evaluate driver performance, perform risk assessments, and support post-incident analysis while helping implement safety initiatives and recognition

Qualifications

• Experience in driver training or similar role preferred.
• CDL with Air Brake Endorsement or willingness to obtain.
• Knowledge of OSHA and DOT regulations preferred.
• Strong communication and coaching abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt to dynamic schedules.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate classroom and in-cab orientation for new hires, covering company safety policies, OSHA standards, DOT regulations, and operational procedures.
• Determine appropriate instructional methods and assist in developing engaging, effective training materials.
• Provide continuous support, mentorship, and guidance to both new and seasoned drivers.
• Travel throughout the assigned region to conduct regular field visits and site compliance checks.
• Perform site snapshots evaluating facility housekeeping, workplace hazard controls, and regulatory adherence.
• Conduct driver skill assessments (pre-hire and post-hire) and behavior assessments (in-cab and remote observation).
• Partner with regional leadership to identify high-risk drivers and execute structured remedial training and targeted coaching.
• Conduct post-incident training and root-cause analysis support to prevent repeat occurrences and lower overall accident/injury rates.
• Help implement new safety initiatives, driver recognition programs, and process enhancements across the region.
• Ensure driver files comply with company standards and DOT regulations.
• Attend required regional and corporate safety meetings, providing field insight and data-driven recommendations.
• Perform additional safety and operational support tasks as assigned by management.

Skills

OSHA/DOT knowledge

Multitasking

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Coaching/mentoring

Driver training

Job description

Pay: $70k annually

Benefits:

• 15 days of paid time off
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plan options
• Health Savings Account with employer match option
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) with an employer match up to 4%
• Supplemental health plans through Unum
• Employer paid basic life insurance
• Employee paid short-term disability option
• Employer-paid long-term disability
• Mental health support through Employee Assistance Program
• 7 paid holidays annually

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate classroom and in-cab orientation for new hires, covering company safety policies, OSHA standards, DOT regulations, and operational procedures.

• Determine appropriate instructional methods and assist in developing engaging, effective training materials.

• Provide continuous support, mentorship, and guidance to both new and seasoned drivers.

• Travel throughout the assigned region to conduct regular field visits and site compliance checks.

• Perform site "snapshots" evaluating facility housekeeping, workplace hazard controls, and regulatory adherence.

• Conduct driver skill assessments (pre-hire and post-hire) and behavior assessments (in-cab and remote observation).

• Partner with regional leadership to identify high-risk drivers and execute structured remedial training and targeted coaching.

• Conduct post-incident training and root-cause analysis support to prevent repeat occurrences and lower overall accident/injury rates.

• Help implement new safety initiatives, driver recognition programs, and process enhancements across the region.

• Ensure driver files comply with company standards and DOT regulations.

• Attend required regional and corporate safety meetings, providing field insight and data-driven recommendations.

• Perform additional safety and operational support tasks as assigned by management.

Experience & Certifications

• Prior training experience preferred but not required

• Experience as a commercial driver trainer preferred.

• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Air Brake Endorsement, or willingness to obtain.

Knowledge & Skills

• Working knowledge of OSHA and DOT regulations is preferred but not required.

• Ability to multi task and manage multiple projects

• Written and verbal communication skills; ability to influence, coach, and build rapport across all levels of the organization.

• Strong analytical skills with a hands‑on, "can‑do" attitude, self‑motivated to work at a fast pace under dynamic schedule constraints.

• Experience in the waste management or environmental services industry is highly desirable.

• Travel: Up to 50–60% regional travel to various sites, and transfer facilities.

• Mix of classroom/office settings, commercial vehicle cabs, and active operational job sites requiring adherence to standard PPE.

• Flexible start times required.