What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Specialist position at Alta Equipment Group?
Come work for the largest equipment dealer in North America! Are you a hardworking individual that thrives in a fast-paced environment and looking to take your career to the next level? If so, then come join our award winning team!
We provide our employees with the following tools and resources to be successful:
Key Responsibilities
Safety Metrics & Reporting
About Alta
Culture is Job #1. Alta Equipment Group prides itself in living by our Guiding Principles: Invest in the Best, Passion for Excellence, Customers for Life, Mutual Respect and One Team. More than an equipment company, Alta is an innovator of solutions, delivering diverse products and unrivaled support centered on building lasting customer relationships.
If you have a passion for excellence and are ready to make a difference within our organization, we’re ready for you. Whether it’s selling the world’s-best big iron, rolling up your sleeves and servicing our industry-leading construction and material handling product brands or being a difference maker behind the scenes, we can use your skillset.
At Alta Equipment Group, we believe in mutual respect and are committed to diversity while inspiring our employees to reach their maximum potential. Voted a “Top Work Place USA”, our employees across North America are committed to excellence. It’s the Alta way.
So, let’s start the conversation. Click the link to apply and begin the journey of a lifetime.
What We Look For
At Alta Equipment Group, we are looking for candidates who are a cultural fit with our organization and understand that every task and job goes toward fostering customers for life. Along with that, a great attitude that embraces mutual respect and delivering a consistent high energy level that exudes a passion for excellence. Also, we are searching for a skill set that has a high aptitude for the position with a continual focus on investing in one’s profession through additional training and learning.
Other Opportunities At Alta
Please visit our careers page at altg.jobs to view other openings that may be of interest to you!
Alta Equipment Group is an equal opportunity employer. This means we do not discriminate on account of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, height, weight, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, military status, veteran status, misdemeanor arrest record, or membership in any other classification protected under applicable law. If you believe the Company has violated its equal employment opportunity policy in any way, please contact recruiting@altg.com immediately!
We provide our employees with the following tools and resources to be successful:
- Training
- Outstanding benefits package (Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, plus much more!)
- 401(k) with match
- Competitive wages
- Company laptop
- Paid time off
- 10 paid holidays
Key Responsibilities
Safety Metrics & Reporting
- Analyze safety performance data related to equipment operation, near-misses, and incidents.
- Maintain and update safety dashboards; identify trends and areas for improvement.
- Generate and distribute weekly, monthly, and quarterly safety reports to EHS leadership.
- Assist in conducting regular safety audits of warehouses, yards, and location branches.
- Inspect forklift and heavy equipment operations for compliance with OSHA 1910/1926 standards.
- Support metrics, help develop reports to be used for action planning and follow-up for audit findings.
- Coordinate and deliver safety training programs for new hires and existing employees, including:
- Forklift and powered industrial truck operation
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
- Fall protection
- PPE usage
- Hazard communication (HazCom/GHS)
- Maintain/Schedule and track training records and ensure all certifications are current and compliant.
- Conduct refresher training and toolbox talks based on incident trends and audit findings.
- Maintain training databases.
- Collaborate with supervisors to identify training needs and develop site-specific safety content.
- Support onboarding safety orientation for new employees.
- Develop and distribute weekly safety messages focused on equipment operation, PPE, and hazard awareness.
- Help implement corrective actions and follow-up procedures.
- Promote employee engagement through safety recognition programs and feedback loops.
- Monitor and support safe practices in service areas, maintenance bays, and work areas.
- Participate in incident investigations and root cause analysis.
- Help implement corrective actions and follow-up procedures.
- Help maintain safety documentation, including equipment inspection logs and training records, Report on status of Metrics for the safety Team
- The pursuit of an associate or bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, Environmental Science, or related field preferred. High school diploma or equivalent required
- 2 years of safety experience in a construction, industrial, or equipment-heavy maintenance environment.
- Strong analytical skills with experience using Excel, Power BI, or similar tools.
- Familiarity with OSHA regulations, especially those related to powered industrial trucks and construction equipment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to travel to regional job sites and facilities 25%.
- OSHA 30-Hour Certification (General Industry or Construction).
- Experience with EHS software (e.g., AIC, Dayforce, or similar).
- Forklift operator certification or experience is a plus.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish/French) is a strong asset.
- Experience developing or delivering hands-on safety training.
About Alta
Culture is Job #1. Alta Equipment Group prides itself in living by our Guiding Principles: Invest in the Best, Passion for Excellence, Customers for Life, Mutual Respect and One Team. More than an equipment company, Alta is an innovator of solutions, delivering diverse products and unrivaled support centered on building lasting customer relationships.
If you have a passion for excellence and are ready to make a difference within our organization, we’re ready for you. Whether it’s selling the world’s-best big iron, rolling up your sleeves and servicing our industry-leading construction and material handling product brands or being a difference maker behind the scenes, we can use your skillset.
At Alta Equipment Group, we believe in mutual respect and are committed to diversity while inspiring our employees to reach their maximum potential. Voted a “Top Work Place USA”, our employees across North America are committed to excellence. It’s the Alta way.
So, let’s start the conversation. Click the link to apply and begin the journey of a lifetime.
What We Look For
At Alta Equipment Group, we are looking for candidates who are a cultural fit with our organization and understand that every task and job goes toward fostering customers for life. Along with that, a great attitude that embraces mutual respect and delivering a consistent high energy level that exudes a passion for excellence. Also, we are searching for a skill set that has a high aptitude for the position with a continual focus on investing in one’s profession through additional training and learning.
Other Opportunities At Alta
Please visit our careers page at altg.jobs to view other openings that may be of interest to you!
Alta Equipment Group is an equal opportunity employer. This means we do not discriminate on account of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, height, weight, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, military status, veteran status, misdemeanor arrest record, or membership in any other classification protected under applicable law. If you believe the Company has violated its equal employment opportunity policy in any way, please contact recruiting@altg.com immediately!
Salary : $65,000 - $75,000