Job Title: Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist
Company: Austin Wood Recycling
Location: 2100 County Road 118, Hutto, TX
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports To: EHS Supervisor
Travel: Regular regional travel required; company vehicle provided
Compensation: $59,000–$65,000 annually + company truck
Benefits: Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision; 401(k) (fully vested at year one; up to 4% company match for deferrals of 5%+); PTO; paid holidays; paid bereavement; educational assistance for industry-related certifications
Job Summary
The EHS Specialist supports the execution and continuous improvement of Austin Wood Recycling’s Environmental, Health, Safety, and Fleet Safety programs. This highly field-oriented role partners with operations, maintenance, and leadership teams to promote safe, compliant, and consistent work practices across assigned locations. The EHS Specialist plays a critical role in driving safety culture, regulatory compliance, and operational risk reduction.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Support implementation and continuous improvement of environmental, health, safety, and fleet safety programs.
- Lead or support accident and incident investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective action tracking.
- Support incident response activities and accompany employees to medical appointments when required.
- Develop and deliver EHS and fleet safety training for employees and supervisors.
- Conduct field inspections, audits, and compliance observations across yard and job site locations.
- Support compliance with FMCSA and environmental regulations (including TCEQ).
- Assist with documentation, reporting, and audit preparation.
- Maintain regular field presence to observe operations and support frontline teams.
- Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and leadership to resolve safety and compliance issues.
- Serve as a subject matter expert in environmental, health, safety, and fleet safety compliance.
Required Qualifications
- Associate’s degree in a safety-related discipline preferred (equivalent experience considered).
- EHS professional certification preferred (ASP, CHST, OHST, or other BCSP credential).
- Experience in industrial, construction, transportation, recycling, or similar operational environments.
- Strong written and technical communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
- Valid driver’s license with ability to travel independently throughout assigned region.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting FMCSA compliance and fleet safety programs.
- Experience supporting environmental compliance programs (TCEQ or similar regulatory bodies).
- Prior field-based safety leadership experience.
Work Environment / Schedule
- Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Early mornings (6:30 a.m.) on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for safety meetings.
- On-call for incidents as needed.
- Regular presence at yard locations and job sites, often beginning around 6:00 a.m.
- Field and office-based work including outdoor environments, uneven terrain, equipment exposure, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
What Austin Wood Recycling (AWR) Offers
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
- 401(k) fully vested at year one; up to 4% company match (for 5%+ deferrals).
- Generous PTO, paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave.
- Educational assistance for industry-related certifications.
- Company vehicle provided.
How to Apply
- Scroll down to “Apply to Job.”
- Under “Upload Resume *”, do one of the following:
- Drag and drop your resume into the upload box, or
- Click Upload and select your file
- Make sure your resume file is accepted: PDF/DOC/DOCX/TXT/RTF and under 10MB.
- Fill out the Personal Information section (typically Full Name, Email, Phone, and optionally LinkedIn).
- Complete any Additional Questions (often includes an SMS consent checkbox).
- Click the final Apply button to submit.
EEO Statement
Austin Wood Recycling is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified candidates without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Pre-employment drug screens and background checks apply. Austin Wood Recycling participates in E-Verify
