EH&S Safety Specialist

Safety Specialist USA Waste & Recycling, Inc. Position Summary The Safety Specialist is responsible for assisting in monitoring and coordinating the company's safety programs, including the Department of Transportation (DOT) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) compliance, safety audits, and training. This is an in‑person position in Oakville, and remote work arrangements are unavailable for this role. Why USA Waste and Recycling 401(k), Roth, and Profit Sharing/Match Plans. Competitive Salaries. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance. FSA Eligibility. Telehealth and Mental Health support. Life insurance options include a 100% employer funded option. Employee Assistance Program. Training and development opportunities with a growing, family‑owned company. Your Role Monitor and communicate compliance with company‑wide safety programs such as fleet safety, lockout/tagout, confined space, fall protection, and other safety compliance programs. Advise Safety Manager on procedures to ensure regulatory compliance as mandated by local, state, and federal agencies, including OSHA and DOT. Monitor, track, and communicate safety incidents across the company. Analyze accident and incident reports for trends and make recommendations for correcting unsafe conditions and actions. Lead and/or guide safety mentors and student interns. Assist with the investigation of incidents and injuries from initial report to closure. Work with managers, employees, brokers, insurance carriers, safety, and human resources as the workers’ compensation liaison. Take an active role in improving safety and health in the workplace. Maintain reasonable, regular, and punctual attendance consistent with company policies, ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards. Adapt to changing duties, as required, based on business needs. Your Skills Problem‑solving / Analysis. Communication Proficiency. Ethical Conduct. Experience in DOT and OSHA compliance. Ability to react calmly and effectively in critical situations. Attention to detail. Technical Capacity. Requirements BS/BA in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance. Ability to travel. Physical demands and working conditions. This Position Features Family‑oriented environment. Excellent benefits and bonus potential. Physical Demands Listed below are key points regarding the job’s environmental demands and work environment. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) for most of the workday. Required to exert physical effort in handling objects up to or less than 40 pounds occasionally. Required to be exposed to physical and occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc.) frequently. Required to be exposed to a physical environment that involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes, or similar elements frequently. Clarity of vision. Must be able to work alone or with a team. This position requires on‑site presence at our location, and remote work arrangements are unavailable for this role. Local travel. EEO Statement The Company is committed to and supports equal employment opportunity and affirmative action to all employees and applicants. Equal employment opportunity means equal treatment of employees and applicants without regard to the following legally‑protected characteristics: race, color, religion, creed, sex (gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, medical condition, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), veteran status, physical or mental disability status or any other legally‑protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr USA Waste and Recycling