Compliance Specialist - Queens, NY
14 hours ago
Queens
Royal Waste Services, a Waste Connections company, is looking for a safetyconscious Compliance Specialist to join our team in Queens, NY. This position will support regulatory compliance, safety programs, fleet compliance, and agency reporting for our Queens site. Pay Rate • Monday-Friday: 7:00 AM-6:00 PM, • Saturday: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Conduct self in an appropriate and safe manner, in accordance with District and Company Safety policies, • Serve as primary compliance liaison with regulatory agencies including: DSNY, BIC, NYS DEC, NYC DEP, and DOT (Federal, NYS, and NYC), • Prepare, submit, track, and maintain all required permits, licenses, registrations, and renewals, • Monitor regulatory changes and proactively advise leadership on compliance impacts, • Coordinate and support audits, inspections, hearings, and agency inquiries, • Maintain compliance for all company vehicles, including registrations, DOT numbers and filings, HUT filings, insurance certificates, and inspection schedules., • Partner with Fleet Maintenance to ensure vehicles meet DOT, NYS, and NYC regulatory standards, • Track outofservice (OOS) data and corrective actions, • Manage DOT compliance programs, including driver qualification files (DQFs), MVR reviews, medical certifications, drug & alcohol testing documentation, and Hours of Service (HOS)/ELD compliance., • File, track, and maintain all safetyrelated records and reports, • Support incident reporting, accident reviews, and corrective action tracking, • Maintain and report on inhouse safety metrics (IRate, preventable accidents, inspections, violations), • Support new hire onboarding from a compliance and safety perspective, including DOT documentation, agency requirements, and safety orientations, • Coordinate and track refresher training, safety meetings, and required certifications, • Maintain accurate training logs and compliance records, • Maintain organized, auditready digital and physical compliance files, • Develop and distribute compliance dashboards, tracking logs, and reports, • Assist leadership with compliance summaries for internal and external stakeholders, • Ensure timely followup and closure of compliance gaps, • Perform other jobrelated duties as assigned WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT • Work environment is primarily officebased with regular interaction with operations, maintenance, and safety teams, • Occasional interaction with depots, yards, and field personnel, • Fastpaced, deadlinedriven regulatory environment, • Noise level is usually moderate JOB REQUIREMENTS • 3+ years of experience in compliance, safety, fleet, or regulatory administration, preferably in waste hauling, transportation, construction, or logistics., • Strong working knowledge of NYC regulatory agencies (DSNY, BIC highly preferred)., • Familiarity with DOT regulations, driver files, vehicle compliance, and safety programs., • Excellent organizational, documentation, and followup skills., • Ability to manage multiple deadlines and regulatory requirements simultaneously., • Strong written and verbal communication skills., • Ability to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in English., • Spanish language skills a plus., • Basic knowledge of truck components helpful for processing compliance and fleet documentation. WHY YOU NEED TO JOIN US! CULTURE: It's a great place to work! We operate in an environment where empowered, selfdirected All Stars know the importance of their work. INTEGRITY: Our definition is "saying what you will do and then doing it!" We keep our promises to our customers and our employees. What you'll get from us: * Competitive Compensation * 401(K) with company match; let us help you save for your future * Healthcare; Medical, Dental, Vision * Insurance: Life, Short Term/Long Term Disability Waste Connections - Apply today and Connect with Your Future! ___ Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.