Health & Safety Specialist - West Region

Sweeping Corporation of America•Irvine, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

As our next Health & Safety Specialist, you’ll be at the heart of our mission—delivering essential services that help improve public safety, enhance environmental quality, and keep things running smoothly. You’ll join a team that values hard work, safety, and showing up for one another. The job responsibilities below outline the core duties and expectations of a position, providing clarity on how the role supports Company goals. However, not all duties can be listed, and as business needs evolve, responsibilities may shift over time to reflect new priorities, processes, or technologies.

Requirements

High School or GED
3 years Health & Safety experience – waste & recycling services experience preferred
Drivers License
Deep understanding of OSHA, DOT, and transportation safety requirements with the ability to ensure compliance and mitigate risk
Ability to analyze safety data (e.g., telematics), identify trends, and coach leaders to drive measurable performance improvement
Skilled at driving behavior change and building a safety-first culture through effective communication, training, and field engagement

Responsibilities

Execute day-to-day H&S operations with a focus on transportation compliance and regulatory adherence.
Provide OSHA, DOT, and company-specific safety training to employees at all levels.
Inspect, verify, and document compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations.
Monitor and analyze Samsara safety telematics data, coach managers on trends, and hold teams accountable for improvements.
Lead investigations, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
Drive safety-first culture by influencing employee behaviors and overcoming resistance.
Prepare and present H&S reports, using data to guide decisions and improvements.
Partner with managers, employees, and regulatory agencies to ensure safe and compliant operations.
Conduct site visits and field inspections, with travel up to 75% of the time.
The ability to consistently report to work on time and as scheduled, with minimal unexcused absences. This includes being present and prepared to work throughout assigned shifts, and reliably adhering to start times, breaks, and end times.