Waste Safety & Training Champion

City of Irving; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 63,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Irving seeks a Safety Administrator for the Solid Waste Services Department. The role focuses on maintaining a safe, compliant workplace, analyzing safety trends, enforcing policies, and delivering training to staff.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree, two years of safety administration experience, a Class B CDL, and preferred CSP or related certifications; proficiency with MS Office is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in industrial hygiene, business administration or related field plus 2 years safety administration experience.
• Class B CDL is required.
• Preferred: CSP, Smith Training Instructor, DOT Workzone Instructor, CPR Instructor or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and compliant workplace while minimizing injuries and property damage.
• Analyze safety trends and enforce policies.
• Deliver training; investigate incidents and complaints.
• Administer debris management plan; conduct vehicle safety inspections.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and drive continuous safety improvements.

Skills

Safety administration

Training delivery

Incident investigation

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Industrial Hygiene / Business Administration

Tools

MS Excel

Access

Outlook

Word

Job description

Duties include maintaining a safe and compliant workplace while focusing on minimizing injuries and property damage; analyzing safety trends and enforcing policies; delivering training; investigating incidents and complaints; debris management plan administration; vehicle safety inspections; and ensuring compliance with safety protocols while fostering continuous improvements in safety practices across the organization and its operations. A class B CDL is required. Preferred certifications include Smith Training Instructor, Certified Safety Professional (CSP), DOT Workzone Instructor, and CPR Instructor certification or ability to obtain withing six months from start date. Duties will require lifting up to 50 pounds frequently. A Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience in industrial hygiene, business administration or a related field and two years of relevant safety administration experience, preferably in the Solid Waste industry or similar environment, with a proven track record of improving workplace safety and reducing incidents required. Must be proficient with MS Excel, Access, Outlook and Word. A résumé must be submitted with application.

PAY GRADE GG22 / FULL PAY RANGE $5,634 - $7,939 PER MONTH

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The mission of the Solid Waste Services Department is to provide exceptional service that is both economically and environmentally responsible and meets the needs of our citizens and exceeds all regulatory standards. The department is responsible for solid waste collection and disposal services, including residential, recycling, brush and bulky waste, and special waste collection.

The City of Irving strives to be the most inclusive, welcoming, respectful and understanding municipal organization in North Texas. Irving is home to one of the most diverse ZIP codes in the nation, with many religions, races, nationalities and beliefs represented. The city acknowledges that its employees’ diversity make them uniquely qualified to serve. This is achieved by building and nurturing an employment base that better reflects the races, cultures, faiths, gender identities, generations and philosophies of the community. The goal is to create programming and engagement opportunities, implement best and emerging practices, and foster an environment of understanding and respect. This allows for equitable access to programs and services, removal of barriers for engagement, and a culture of safety, trust and belonging.