Strategic Safety Director - Waste & Rail Ops

Interstate Waste Services, Inc.; Amsterdam (OH); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Interstate Waste Services is seeking a Market Safety Director to lead all facets of safety for the Amsterdam, OH market and rail/short haul operations based in Kearny, NJ. This role reports to the Market Area VP of Landfill and to the Corporate VP of Safety.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in health and safety, deep knowledge of OSHA/DOT regulations, and a strong leadership presence to drive a safety-first culture in a challenging landfill/rail environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive Health & Safety experience.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, DOT, and safety regulations.
• Willing to travel 25% to NY/NJ area.
• Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation.
• Experience in landfill, rail, or heavy industrial operations.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Ability to respond to emergencies outside regular hours.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and safety reporting systems.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead safety strategy aligned with operational goals.
• Serve as SME in market on safety regulations and best practices.
• Communicate site-specific safety programs across management levels.
• Maintain field presence across tipping areas and rail/landfill operations.
• Lead leading indicator programs and analyze data to meet goals.
• Ensure OSHA/DOT/regulatory compliance in hauling and maintenance.
• Design and deliver frontline safety training and onboarding.
• Investigate safety concerns and lead root-cause analyses.

Skills

Safety leadership

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Analytical skills

Travel readiness

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Safety/Engineering/Environmental

Tools

Microsoft Office

Safety reporting systems

Job description

Interstate Waste Services is seeking a Market Safety Director to lead all facets of safety for the Amsterdam, OH market and rail/short haul operations based in Kearny, NJ. This role reports to the Market Area VP of Landfill and to the Corporate VP of Safety.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in health and safety, deep knowledge of OSHA/DOT regulations, and a strong leadership presence to drive a safety-first culture in a challenging landfill/rail environment.