Fleet Safety Specialist

GreenWaste Recovery LLC•San Jose, CA

2d•$96,000 - $104,000•Onsite

About The Position

Assist the Fleet Safety Manager in managing and continually improving fleet safety, compliance, maintenance, and vehicle lifecycle programs across GreenWaste operations. Serve as a key point of contact for fleet-related activities while supporting safe, efficient, and compliant operations. The role involves field work and travel among GreenWaste facilities, primarily in Northern California, and timely communication with management.

Requirements

At least 3 years of operations experience in fleet safety, commercial driving management, or transportation regulatory compliance.
Experience maintaining driver qualification documentation.
Valid Class C driver's license.
Working knowledge of Cal/OSHA regulations, hazard identification, JSA development, incident investigation, and corrective action management.
Knowledge of LOTO, shop safety requirements, powered industrial equipment, and maintenance-related hazards.
Experience conducting safety audits, field observations, ride-alongs, and behavioral safety coaching.
Ability to analyze telematics, camera system, incident, and audit data to identify trends and recommend risk-reduction strategies.
Strong understanding of root cause analysis, risk assessment methodologies, and continuous improvement practices.
Familiarity with GPS, telematics, fleet maintenance software, and safety tracking systems.
Ability to communicate well with staff across the organization.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Proficiency in English.
Ability to sit for prolonged periods while driving between sites or performing in-office tasks; walk, stand, climb stairs, and navigate operational areas; tolerate various odors; safely move through areas with uneven surfaces, noise, dust, traffic, equipment movement, and varying indoor and outdoor conditions; wear required personal protective equipment; and lift up to 25 pounds at times.

Nice To Haves

Class A or Class B driver's license.
Fluency in Spanish.

Responsibilities

Conduct driver ride-alongs, route observations, field audits, and operational safety assessments to identify hazardous conditions and at-risk behaviors.
Participate in investigations involving vehicle incidents, employee injuries, near misses, property damage, and high-potential events; support root cause analysis and corrective action development.
Monitor telematics, camera, and fleet safety data to identify trends, recurring risk exposures, and preventive action opportunities.
Analyze fleet safety performance indicators and assist with developing and reporting metrics, including preventable collisions, backing events, near misses, training completion, and corrective action status.
Assist with developing, reviewing, implementing, and auditing Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), Safe Operating Procedures (SOPs), and fleet-related safety programs.
Support Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), shop safety, contractor safety, and maintenance safety compliance within fleet and maintenance operations.
Conduct shop audits, facility inspections, safety observations, and corrective action follow-up to verify compliance and effectiveness.
Deliver driver and employee safety training on defensive driving, vehicle inspections, distracted driving, backing safety, incident reporting, LOTO awareness, and other fleet-related topics.
Coach and provide feedback to drivers, mechanics, supervisors, and managers to improve safe work practices and operational performance.
Support implementation and administration of safety management systems, corrective action tracking, and incident management processes.
Partner with Operations, Maintenance, and Safety leadership to reduce fleet risk and improve leading and lagging safety indicators.
Participate in Safety Committee meetings, toolbox talks, safety campaigns, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Research, interpret, and apply DOT regulatory requirements to practical fleet operations.