Health & Safety Specialist

Posted on Sep 20, 2024 by Rush Enterprises
New Braunfels, TX
Health & Safety
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Advertised Job Description:

The Health and Safety Specialist is responsible for continually improving the Company’s Health and Safety performance. This role assists with planning, establishing, implementing, and maintaining a variety of occupational health and safety programs.

Rush Enterprises, Inc. opens the door to the world of opportunity.  We are a part of the largest network of commercial vehicle dealerships in North America representing truck and trailer manufacturers. Our franchises include Peterbilt, International, Hino, Isuzu, Ford, IC Bus and Blue Bird.  We offer a rewarding career as a leader in the transportation industry. Grow with us as we continue to expand our network of locations and services. 

Responsibilities:

Assist in implementing programs, policies, and procedures that promotes health and safety standards in the workplace.

Collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate information, routinely or ad hoc, with detail and accuracy.

Routinely follow up on key performance indicators that measure both the lead and lag measures defined within the Company’s health and safety program.

Assist with overseeing the Company’s health and safety audit program. When needed, perform ad hoc audits.

Influence and work jointly with various corporate and field stakeholders to implement safety related education, accountability, coaching and support.

When needed, interfaces with regulatory agencies and if required, partner with the Legal Department to develop responses.

Benefits:

We offer exceptional compensation and benefits, 401K and stock purchase, incentives for performance, training, and opportunity for advancement - all in a culture that appreciates and rewards excellence, a positive attitude and integrity.

Basic Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have graduated from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree.

An approved Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or Certified Health and Safety Official (CSHO) certification is preferred; or be willingness to obtain such certifications within the first 18 months of employment.

Must be computer literate; possess a strong understanding and use of Microsoft Office programs.

Demonstrate proficiency using Excel to create spreadsheets and charts to show performance metrics.

Must possess a working knowledge of health and safety theories, principles and practices.

Must demonstrate an overall sense of responsibility and accountability to health and safety matters and processes.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

This job posting does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by their leader.

Minimum Pay Rate:

USD $60,000.00/Yr.

Maximim Pay Rate:

USD $70,000.00/Yr.

Reference: 202037897

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Health & Safety Specialist

Posted on Sep 20, 2024 by Rush Enterprises

New Braunfels, TX
Health & Safety
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Advertised Job Description:

The Health and Safety Specialist is responsible for continually improving the Company’s Health and Safety performance. This role assists with planning, establishing, implementing, and maintaining a variety of occupational health and safety programs.

Rush Enterprises, Inc. opens the door to the world of opportunity.  We are a part of the largest network of commercial vehicle dealerships in North America representing truck and trailer manufacturers. Our franchises include Peterbilt, International, Hino, Isuzu, Ford, IC Bus and Blue Bird.  We offer a rewarding career as a leader in the transportation industry. Grow with us as we continue to expand our network of locations and services. 

Responsibilities:

Assist in implementing programs, policies, and procedures that promotes health and safety standards in the workplace.

Collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate information, routinely or ad hoc, with detail and accuracy.

Routinely follow up on key performance indicators that measure both the lead and lag measures defined within the Company’s health and safety program.

Assist with overseeing the Company’s health and safety audit program. When needed, perform ad hoc audits.

Influence and work jointly with various corporate and field stakeholders to implement safety related education, accountability, coaching and support.

When needed, interfaces with regulatory agencies and if required, partner with the Legal Department to develop responses.

Benefits:

We offer exceptional compensation and benefits, 401K and stock purchase, incentives for performance, training, and opportunity for advancement - all in a culture that appreciates and rewards excellence, a positive attitude and integrity.

Basic Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have graduated from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree.

An approved Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or Certified Health and Safety Official (CSHO) certification is preferred; or be willingness to obtain such certifications within the first 18 months of employment.

Must be computer literate; possess a strong understanding and use of Microsoft Office programs.

Demonstrate proficiency using Excel to create spreadsheets and charts to show performance metrics.

Must possess a working knowledge of health and safety theories, principles and practices.

Must demonstrate an overall sense of responsibility and accountability to health and safety matters and processes.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

This job posting does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by their leader.

Minimum Pay Rate:

USD $60,000.00/Yr.

Maximim Pay Rate:

USD $70,000.00/Yr.

Reference: 202037897

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