Safety Trainer: CMV & OSHA Compliance

Rumpke of Ohio, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Job summary

Rumpke of Ohio, Inc. is seeking a Region Trainer to drive safety excellence across multiple sites. You will equip new hires, lead CMV driver training, and ensure OSHA and FMCSA compliance to protect employees and communities.

You will coordinate with safety experts, maintain training records, and develop programs addressing safety trends. This role requires field coaching, documentation, and flexible hours, including nights or weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Waste industry experience is a plus.
• Understanding of DOT and OSHA requirements is required.
• 5+ years experience in keeping detailed and accurate records in a safety environment.
• 5+ years experience in reading & interpreting federal, state and local safety regulations.
• Previous experience conducting instructor led or practical training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead new hire safety orientation sessions that set the tone for a safety-first mindset from day one.
• Deliver CMV driver training, covering pre-trip inspections, defensive driving, load securement, and safe operating practices.
• Conduct OSHA, DOT, and FMCSA compliance training for all operational roles, ensuring regulatory requirements are met and exceeded.
• Partner with Region/Area Safety and Heavy Equipment / PIT subject matter experts to develop and manage qualified HE and Certified PIT training programs.
• Maintain accurate training documentation, including attendance records, certifications, and compliance reports for audits and internal tracking.
• Develop and maintain a process to measure and document training competencies through knowledge checks or other means.
• Facilitate daily toolbox talks and safety huddles, providing relevant, engaging, and actionable safety messaging.
• Perform field observations and ride a-longs to coach employees in real-world scenarios and reinforce safe work habits.
• Partner with operations leaders to identify training needs, develop targeted programs, and address safety trends or recurring issues.
• Support incident investigations by providing training-related insights and recommending corrective actions.
• Assist with site level health & safety inspections/audits for compliance verification.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Training ability

Communication

DOT/OSHA knowledge

Vehicle knowledge

Windows basics

Waste industry

Travel between offices

English language

Education

High School diploma

GED preferred

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Rumpke of Ohio, Inc. is seeking a Region Trainer to drive safety excellence across multiple sites. You will equip new hires, lead CMV driver training, and ensure OSHA and FMCSA compliance to protect employees and communities.

You will coordinate with safety experts, maintain training records, and develop programs addressing safety trends. This role requires field coaching, documentation, and flexible hours, including nights or weekends as needed.