Compliance Specialist - Queens, NY

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

• Starting at $23.00-$25.00 per hour (depending on experience)

Schedule

• 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! https://careers.wasteconnections.com/us/en/

Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.