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WM

Market Area Safety Specialist

WM

Responsible for the development and execution of safety strategic goals for a market area at Waste Management. Coordinate safety initiatives and ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Posted 7/6/2026full-timeBirmingham • Alabama • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Safety Strategy Development, Risk Management, and Compliance with Safety Regulations. Proficient in coaching and developing teams to enhance safety performance and operational efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Transportation Safety ManagementSafety Rules & Regulations KnowledgeCertified Safety Professional (CSP)Coaching & Developing OthersExecution & Accountability

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Hard Skills
Risk ManagementIncident Trend AnalysisSafety Program OversightDrive Cam System ManagementHazardous Energy Control Program Management
Soft Skills
Planning & OrganizingInfluencingDriving for ResultsFacilitating Change
Tools & Technologies
Employee Health Management SystemsPersonal Protective Equipment Management
Certifications & Qualifications
Certified Safety Professional (CSP)Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)Professional Engineer (PE) LicenseQualified Environmental Professional (QEP)Registered Environmental Manager (REM)Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
Industry Keywords
EH&S PoliciesDOT RegulationsOSHA StandardsSafety Strategic GoalsHigh-Risk Task Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Responsible for the development and execution of all Safety strategic goals and offers safety related budgetary guidance for the Area
  • Works closely with Corporate and Market Area Senior Leadership Teams to understand, support, and align safety strategy, goals, and objectives
  • Oversees, manages, and consults with Market Area and Site leaders on Drive Cam System Management
  • Identify, reduce, and eliminate tasks that present a high risk for serious injury and or fatality
  • Works closely with EH&S team to ensure appropriate dissemination and implementation of EH&S policies
  • Determines severity and initiates formal investigation as necessary
  • Analyzes incident trends and ensures District Specific Safety Plan is in place and operational
  • Has oversight of the WM Hazardous Energy Control Program and is able to direct, train and coach others
  • Works closely with internal and external Subject Matter Experts to ensure WM is in adherence to all required standards
  • Manages the Employee Health Management and Personal Protective Equipment Management
  • Must be able to constructively develop and coach others on overall risk management and safety topics

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's Degree (accredited) or High School Diploma (accredited) with four (4) years of relevant work experience
  • 5 years to 7 years in Transportation Safety, Post Collections or Operations Management
  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Preferred
  • Certified Industrial Hygienist Preferred
  • Professional Engineer (PE) License Preferred
  • Qualified Environmental Professional (QEP) Preferred
  • Registered Environmental Manager (REM) Preferred
  • Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) Preferred
  • Strong knowledge in Safety Rules & Regulations including DOT and OSHA
  • Execution: Ensuring others contribute to organization strategies by focusing on the most critical priorities, measuring progress, and ensuring accountability against those metrics
  • Planning & Organizing: Establishing an action plan for self and others to complete work efficiently and on time
  • Influencing: Using effective involvement and persuasion strategies to gain acceptance of ideas
  • Driving for Results: Setting high goals for personal and group accomplishment
  • Coaching & Developing Others: Providing feedback, instruction, and development guidance to help others excel
  • Facilitating Change: Encouraging others to implement better approaches to address problems

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Short Term Disability
  • Stock Purchase Plan
  • Company match on 401K
  • Paid Vacation
  • Holidays
  • Personal Days