Safety Technician - Full-time

Date Opened: Tuesday, February 03, 2026 12:00 AM

Close Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2026 12:00 AM

Department: Solid Waste Services Department

Risk Management

Salary: $24.00 - $29.81 Commensurate with Experience

Welcome to the City of Charlotte

Charlotte is America’s Queen City, opening her arms to a diverse and inclusive community of residents, businesses and visitors alike. Here you will find a safe, family-oriented city where people work together to help everyone thrive. The mission of the City of Charlotte is to deliver quality public services and promote the safety, health, and quality of life for all residents.

Our guiding principles include:

• Attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce

• Valuing teamwork, openness, accountability, productivity, and employee development

• Providing all customers with courteous, responsive, accessible, and seamless quality services

• Taking initiative to identify, analyze, and solve problems

• Collaborating with stakeholders to make informed decisions

SUMMARY

The purpose of this job is to conduct workplace safety inspections and evaluations to identify potential safety hazards and ensure organizational compliance with local, State, and Federal regulations. Investigates potential safety hazards and safety related accidents and incidents. Documents and reports investigation findings. Performs safety trainings and communicates safety procedures to staff. The Safety Technician will primarily assist the Safety Supervisor with the day-to-day safety related operations. This position will work closely with Risk Management department and Solid Waste Service’s safety officers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts safety inspections and safety audits.
• Ensures personnel follow all personal safety precautions, policies, and procedures.
• Inspects and reviews working conditions for hazards and makes recommendations regarding safety measures.
• Collaborates with department leadership to develop new hire safety orientation, safety meetings, accident and injury prevention meetings, and specialized equipment safety training programs.
• Trains employees to follow safety procedures and use equipment properly.
• Serves as mentor, coaches, and conducts safety ride-a-longs.
• Investigates work related accidents, injuries, and property damage. Reports findings to management and Safety Coordinator.
• Prepares and facilitates CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) and other curriculum for employees looking to obtain permits and licenses.
• Collaborates with leadership to manage pre-hire testing.
• Performs daily safety announcements concerning safety hazards and the importance of safe behavior.
• Must be able to obtain NCDA&CS license within 1 year of employment
• Performs other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of:

• Administrative and clerical procedures, methods, and computer equipment
• Principles and practices of basic bookkeeping
• Basic PC based software applications and safety software (Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook)
• Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) requirements
• City policies and procedures
• Department Equipment

Skill in:

• Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships
• Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
• Performing basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and ratios
• Personal safety precautions and procedures
• Problem solving
• Critical Thinking
• Recordkeeping
• Detail oriented
• Public speaking
• Training

Ability to:

• Meet schedules and deadlines of the work
• Read and follow street maps/driving routes
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files
• Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries
• Communicate clearly and concisely in written and verbal communication
• Lift and carry up to 100lbs
• Operate heavy equipment
• Liaison with Risk Management

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma (or GED equivalent)
• Three (3) years of related work experience performing safety inspections
• Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities

Required Licenses or Certifications

• OSHA 30
• Smith System certification
• Pesticide license/certification
• North Carolina Commercial Driver’s license Class B (CDL)

**Required Licenses or Certifications must be obtained within the first year**

SALARY

$24.00-$30.00 Per Hour

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or on the basis of actual or perceived gender as expressed through dress, appearance, or behavior.

Our culture is to serve the community honorably.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.

You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby, where self-service application kiosks are available. They are located in our office at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. We are open Monday through Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.

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BENEFITS

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.

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The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.