Safety Trainer

Pay: $70k annually

Benefits:

15 days of paid time off

Competitive medical dental and vision plan options

Health Savings Account with employer match option

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) with an employer match up to 4%

Supplemental health plans through Aflac

Employer paid basic life insurance

Employee paid short-term disability option

Employer-paid long-term disability

Mental health support through Employee Assistance Program

7 paid holidays annually

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate classroom and in-cab orientation for new hires covering company safety policies OSHA standards DOT regulations and operational procedures.

• Determine appropriate instructional methods and assist in developing engaging effective training materials.

• Provide continuous support mentorship and guidance to both new and seasoned drivers.

• Travel throughout the assigned region to conduct regular field visits and site compliance checks.

• Perform site snapshots evaluating facility housekeeping workplace hazard controls and regulatory adherence.

• Conduct driver skill assessments (pre-hire and post-hire) and behavior assessments (in-cab and remote observation).

• Partner with regional leadership to identify high-risk drivers and execute structured remedial training and targeted coaching.

• Conduct post-incident training and root-cause analysis support to prevent repeat occurrences and lower overall accident/injury rates.

• Help implement new safety initiatives driver recognition programs and process enhancements across the region.

• Ensure driver files comply with company standards and DOT regulations.

• Attend required regional and corporate safety meetings providing field insight and data-driven recommendations.

• Perform additional safety and operational support tasks as assigned by management.

Experience & Certifications

• Prior training experience preferred but not required

• Experience as a commercial driver trainer preferred.

• Valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with Air Brake Endorsement or willingness to obtain.

Knowledge & Skills

• Working knowledge of OSHA and DOT regulations is preferred but not required.

• Ability to multi task and manage multiple projects

• Written and verbal communication skills; ability to influence coach and build rapport across all levels of the organization.

• Strong analytical skills with a hands-on can-do attitude self-motivated to work at a fast pace under dynamic schedule constraints.

• Experience in the waste management or environmental services industry is highly desirable.

• Travel: Up to 5060% regional travel to various sites and transfer facilities.

• Mix of classroom/office settings commercial vehicle cabs and active operational job sites requiring adherence to standard PPE.

• Flexible start times required.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Please note that GFL does not provide visa sponsorshipfor this position. Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is candidates will be required to provide valid documentation confirming their eligibility to work in the country where the job is located prior to their start date.

This hiring process may utilize machine-based systems to assist in screening and assessing applicants. Final selection decisions are made by our recruitment team.