Safety Specialist

Specialist will spend a majority of time in the field supporting active construction sites.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct regular job site safety inspections and audits on road and highway construction projects

  • Support implementation and enforcement of company safety policies, OSHA regulations, and DOT requirements

  • Assist with job hazard analyses (JHAs), pre-task planning, and daily safety briefings

  • Deliver and document toolbox talks and safety training

  • Monitor traffic control setups, flagging operations, and work-zone safety compliance

  • Investigate incidents, near misses, and property damage; prepare reports and corrective actions

  • Track and maintain safety documentation, including training records, inspections, and corrective actions

  • Assist with workers’ compensation claims and return-to-work coordination

  • Participate in safety meetings with project managers, superintendents, and crews

  • Promote proactive hazard reporting and continuous improvement in safety performance

Required Qualifications

  • 2+ years of safety experience in road, highway, or heavy civil construction

  • Working knowledge of OSHA construction standards (29 CFR 1926)

  • Familiarity with DOT, MUTCD, and work-zone traffic control requirements

  • Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with field crews

  • Ability to travel between multiple job sites and work outdoors in varying conditions

Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

  • OSHA 30-Hour Construction Certification

First Aid/CPR certification

  • Experience with incident investigations and root-cause analysis

Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to walk uneven terrain and active construction sites

  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally

  • Ability to work extended hours, nights, or weekends as project schedules require

Benefits

  • 401(k)

  • 401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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