Safety Specialist

Safety Specialist

The Safety Specialist is responsible for managing field compliance processes and delivering safety training across USS locations. This role ensures adherence to safety regulations, leads safety-focused meetings, and engages in proactive safety management to maintain a hazard-free workplace. The position requires extensive fieldwork and effective communication skills to translate company and client safety directives into actionable field practices.

This position operates with minimal direct supervision.

This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION:

4 Year / Bachelor's Degree in related field such as Construction Management, Project Management or Governance, Risk, and Compliance

Experience:

Minimum of 4 years of experience in Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) compliance, preferably within field operations or transportation environments.

ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Regulatory Knowledge:
  Proficient in understanding and interpreting safety regulations, including DOT, OSHA, and EPA standards, with the ability to apply these in a field setting.
• Communication and Training:
  Excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills, able to convey complex safety concepts effectively to diverse audiences.
• Problem Solving and Analysis:
  Strong analytical skills to assess safety risks, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions based on sound judgment and data-driven insights.
• Technical Proficiency:
  Skilled in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for documentation, training content creation, and reporting. Familiarity with incident tracking systems is a plus.
• Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  Effective at building rapport and motivating team members to uphold safety standards; skilled in conflict resolution and providing constructive feedback.
• Independent Work Ethic:
  Self-motivated, able to operate autonomously, and manage responsibilities effectively with minimal supervision.
• Travel Requirement:
  Local travel to fields of assigned market/region.
• Driver's License:
  Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.
• Leadership and Personal Attributes:
  Exhibits strong interpersonal and motivational skills, capable of fostering a safety-focused culture across field teams. Demonstrates initiative and proactive approach to safety, taking ownership of compliance and field safety outcomes. Ability to make independent decisions in compliance management, leveraging regulatory knowledge and best practices.

• Sit while answering phones or reply to emails
• Use hands and fingers to handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls
• Repeat the same movements when entering data
• See details of objects that are less than a few feet away
• Speak clearly so listeners can understand
• Understand the speech of another person
• Focus on one source of sound and ignore others
• Hear sounds and recognize the difference between them
• See differences between colors, shades and brightness

• Holiday & Paid Time Off (pro-rated for Part-Time employees)
• Medical/Pharmacy
• Dental
• Vision
• Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability
• Employer-Paid Employee Basic Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Voluntary Employee Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Voluntary Spousal Life
• Voluntary Dependent Life
• Hospital Indemnity, Accident and Critical Illness
• Commuter/Transit Account
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employer-Paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discounts

$66,700.00 – $96,700.00 / year

At United Site Services, our salary ranges reflect the minimum and maximum base pay for the posted position applicable to all locations across the US. Within the posted salary range, individual pay is determined by the geographic location, job related skills, experience, education, and certifications. Our total compensation package includes base pay plus a comprehensive benefits program.

United Site Services is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed service member status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and co-workers.