What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Manager position at Meridian Waste?
Job Description
Implements and coordinates business unit safety programs required for compliance with DOT and OSHA regulatory requirements and company safety policies.
Principal Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.
- Develops district-specific plans with general manager.
- Administers rules and conducts site assessments to monitor safety compliance.
- Trains and mentors field operational management within assigned business unit regarding the safety process.
- Provides oversight for all operational safety training within business units.
- Analyzes risk trends and manages risk associated with safety compliance.
- Serves as local liaison between the insurance company and affected party.
- Identifies, counsels and coaches employees who routinely work in environments with high risk to safety.
- Consults and provides input toward annual safety budget.
- Participates in corporate safety committees.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree, or high school diploma or GED (accredited) and 4 years of relevant work experience.
- Three years of relevant work experience
- Strong knowledge in safety rules and regulations including DOT and OSHA, strong communication and leadership skills, and public speaking experience preferred.
Rewarding Compensation and Benefits
Eligible employees can elect to participate in:
- Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
- Short-term disability.
- Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
- 401(k) plan.