What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Specialist position at Solid Waste Management?
Position Summary
Review and assess safety conditions in City facilities, vehicles and equipment; ensure that the City employees work in a safe environment and perform a variety of other related activities in support of the assigned areas of responsibility. Coordinate safety and loss prevention activities; conduct accident investigations; perform research and develop and deliver safety training. Train and mentor field operational management regarding safety process; serve as a team member on the safety assessment review committee; and counsel and coach employees who routinely work in environments with high risk to safety.
This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing.
Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements
Associate's degree or a two (2) year technical certificate from an accredited college or university in environmental science, business administration, safety, vehicle maintenance, or related field; and
Four (4) years of driving experience which required the possession of a Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid New Mexico Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class A or B at time of hire. Class B license holders are required to obtain a Class A license within one (1) year from the date of hire.
Possession of a valid City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.
Must successfully complete and obtain OSHA 511 Certificate within one (1) year from date of hire.
Must successfully complete and obtain CPR Instructor Certification within one (1) year from date of hire.
Preferred Knowledge
- Basic operations, services and activities of a safety program
- Federal, State and Local OSHA, DOT and EPA laws, regulations, standards and policies
- Principles and practices of safety and training program development and implementation
- Methods and techniques of assessing safety hazards and implementing corrective measures
- Methods and techniques of investigating safety related accidents and injuries
- Mandated safety programs including respiratory protective equipment and hazardous materials
- Methods and techniques of developing and conducting safety program training sessions
- Principles and practices of safety and training program development and implementation
- Methods and techniques of investigating safety related accidents and evaluating program effectiveness
- Recent developments, current literature and information related to safety rules and regulations
- Modern office equipment including computers
- Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and safety regulations
- Operations, services and activities of a refuse collection and transportation program
- Operational characteristics of equipment and machinery relative to refuse collection and transport
- Knowledge of City streets and roads
- Principles and procedures of record keeping
- Traffic laws, ordinance and rules involved in transport vehicle operations
- Operational characteristics of a variety of equipment including, tractors, sweepers, loaders, Roll-off vehicles and various transport equipment and vehicles
- Operation and maintenance requirements of power-driven equipment
- Occupational hazards and standard safety practices related to the operation of a wide variety of heavy equipment
- Emergency and accident reporting procedures
- Occupational hazards and standard safety practices related to the operation of a wide variety of heavy equipment
Preferred Skills & Abilities
- Coordinate and direct safety and training programs
- Develop and conduct safety training programs
- Develop, design and implement OSHA, DOT and EPA training and safety programs
- Monitor safety program performance and recommend adjustments
- Identify safety training needs
- Evaluate operational area safety requirements
- Recommend and implement goals and objectives for providing safety
- Elicit community and organizational support for safety programs
- Interpret and explain City policies and procedures
- Allocate limited resources in a cost effective manner
- Communicate clearly and concisely
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including the general public
- Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
