United Site Services

About USS: United Site Services is the industry leader in comprehensive site services, committed to creating partnerships that help enable our customers' project and event success. Our deep industry expertise, excellence in process management, and dedication to corporate responsibility are pillars of our value proposition; each supported by tangible, best practice programs. Our success is fueled by the dedication and collaboration of our diverse team, which includes field technicians, customer care representatives, sales professionals and functional experts. Each member of our team plays a vital role in ensuring a seamless and reliable experience for our customers. By joining United Site Services, you will be part of an organization that values continuous improvement, teamwork, and excellence in every aspect of our business. Overview: The Safety Specialist is responsible for managing field compliance processes and delivering safety training across USS locations. This role ensured adherence to safety regulations, leads safety-focused meetings, and engages in proactive safety management to maintain a hazard-free workplace. The psoition requires extensive fieldwork and effective communication skills to translate company and client safety directives into actionalbe field practices. Responsibilities: Field Compliance and Safety Training: Lead safety stand-downs and huddle meetings to communicate and reinforce safety protocols. Conduct behavior-based safety observations, identifying at-risk behaviors and conditions. Develop and deliver toolbox trainings and flash reports to inform teams on safety updates and best practices. Incident and Hazard Management: Perform incident investigations focused on root cause analysis and hazard elimination. Conduct job safety analyses, documenting hazards and implementing corrective actions. Regularly assess accident data and field operations to identify safety risks and improvement areas. Client and Regulatory Compliance: Interpret and implement client safety requirements and USS directives in the field. Ensure adherence to Federal, State, and local regulations, including DOT, OSHA, and EPA standards. Serve as a resource on compliance rules, operating procedures, and regulatory changes. Documentation and Reporting: Prepare and maintain reports on safety observations, incident investigations, and compliance audits. Track effectiveness of safety processes and report outcomes to ensure continuous improvement. Maintain proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite to create, store, and share documentation. Defensive Driving and Certification Support: Serve as a certified defensive driving instructor, providing training as needed. Maintain OSHA 501 and/or 502 certifications and deliver compliance training based on company guidelines. This position operates with minimal direct supervision. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities. Qualifications: EDUCATION: 4 Year / Bachelor's Degree in related field such as Construction Management, Project Management or Governance, Risk, and Compliance Experience Minimum of 4 years of experience in Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) compliance, preferably within field operations or transportation environments. ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Regulatory Knowledge: Proficient in understanding and interpreting safety regulations, including DOT, OSHA, and EPA standards, with the ability to apply these in a field setting. Communication and Training: Excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills, able to convey complex safety concepts effectively to diverse audiences. Problem Solving and Analysis: Strong analytical skills to assess safety risks, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions based on sound judgment and data-driven insights. Technical Proficiency: Skilled in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for documentation, training content creation, and reporting. Familiarity with incident tracking systems is a plus. Interpersonal Skills: Effective at building rapport and motivating team members to uphold safety standards; skilled in conflict resolution and providing constructive feedback. Independent Work Ethic: Self-motivated, able to operate autonomously, and manage responsibilities effectively with minimal supervision. Travel Requirement: Local travel to fields of assigned market/region. Driver's License: Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Leadership and Personal Attributes: Exhibits strong interpersonal and motivations skills, capable of fostering a saftety-focused culture across field teams. Demonstrates initiative and proactive approach to safety, taking ownership of compliance anf field safety outcomes. Ability to make independent decisions in compliance management, leveraging regulatory knowledge and best practices. Physical Requirements: Sit while answering phones or reply to emails Use hands and fingers to handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls Repeat the same movements when entering data See details of objects that are less than a few feet away Speak clearly so listeners can understand Understand the speech of another person Focus on one source of sound and ignore others Hear sounds and recognize the difference between them See differences between colors, shades and brightness Benefit Summary: All full-time employees working an average of 30 hours or more per week are eligible for the following benefits: Holiday & Paid Time Off (pro-rated for Part-Time employees) Medical/Pharmacy Dental Vision Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability Employer-Paid Employee Basic Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Voluntary Employee Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Voluntary Spousal Life Voluntary Dependent Life Hospital Indemnity, Accident and Critical Illness Commuter/Transit Account Healthcare Flexible Spending Account Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Health Savings Account 401(k) with employer match Employer-Paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Employee Discounts Salary Range: $66,700.00 - $96,700.00 / year Pay Transparency Statement: At United Site Services, our salary ranges reflect the minimum and maximum base pay for the posted position applicable to all locations across the US. Within the posted salary range, individual pay is determined by the geographic location, job related skills, experience, education, and certifications. Our total compensation package includes base pay plus a comprehensive benefits program. EEO Statement: Some positions may require secure site access and/or domestic air travel. All candidates for positions which require secure site access and/or domestic air travel must possess an acceptable form of identification to comply with state and federal regulations, such as REAL ID-compliant driver's license or state ID, or U.S. passport. This statement is not intended to require documentation beyond what is acceptable under the federal I-9 form process administered by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS); and should not be construed as creating additional employment eligibility verification requirements. United Site Services is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation , gender identity , age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed servicemember status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and co-workers.