EH&S Safety Specialist

Safety Specialist

USA Waste & Recycling

USA Waste and Recycling, Inc.

The Safety Specialist is responsible for assisting in monitoring and coordinating the company's safety programs, including the Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) compliance, safety audits, and training. This is an in‑person position in Oakville; remote work arrangements are unavailable for this role.

• 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.

• 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 the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Department of Transportation  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.
• Serve as the Worker’s Compensation liaison with managers, employees, brokers, insurance carriers, safety, and human resources.
• Take an active role in the improvement of safety and health in the workplace.
• Maintain reasonable, regular, and punctual attendance consistent with company policies, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Adapt to changing duties, as required, based on business needs.

• Problem‑solving/Analysis.
• Communication Proficiency.
• Ethical Conduct.
• Experience in Department of Transportation  Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) compliance.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in critical situations.
• Attention to detail.
• Technical Capacity.

• 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.

• Family‑oriented environment.
• Excellent benefits and bonus potential.

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.

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.