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Description

McGuire and Hester is a construction company that provides complete site work services: pipelines, underground utilities, grading, paving, concrete, landscape and mechanical. In addition to traditional project delivery methods, we partner on design build and alternative delivery project methods. McGuire and Hester has played an integral role in the construction of many of Northern California's most recognizable landmarks and infrastructure projects. Our storied past spans more than 100 years. Our mission statement is, Together We Build Things Right, which encompasses our business philosophy, values, and culture. We foster a team environment focused on the greater good, resulting in a fantastic workplace that positively impacts our business partners and communities we live in.

Job Summary

The Safety Specialist supports the Safety Manager and enforces the company safety program on behalf of each subsidiary of McGuire & Hester. Provides technical insight, analysis, investigations, and risk management for all jobsites by ensuring compliance with policies and procedures and state and federal safety regulations.

Reports to

Safety Manager

Communications Partners

Director of Risk Management and General Counsel and Director of Human Resources

Typical Duties

Promote McGuire & Hester safety program. Serves as a role model and champion for safety and safety compliance.

Strives to attend daily Jobsite Huddles for all subsidiary companies in all geographical locations.

Attends weekly safety department meeting.

Perform jobsite safety inspections for all companies; completes accompanying paperwork and addresses existing and potential hazards with field management.

Performs equipment and property inspections and reports any deviations back to Resource, if needed.

Administers Safety Buck and Scratcher program at the field level and documents same.

Use expertise to assist field management in pre-construction identification of safety issues and concerns and development of site-specific safety plans.

Assist field management in creating and presenting hazard analysis for the daily huddle.

Conduct jobsite safety meetings; discuss job specific safety issues with field management.

Audit jobsite and employee compliance with company, state and federal policies and procedures.

Assists Marketing Department by being a jobsite conduit for pictures, positive recognitions, and marketing suggestions.

Assisted in field management in effective presentation of weekly tailgate and bi- yearly Safety Meetings.

Conduct accident and injury investigations.

Assist as directed, with employee training.

Administer post-incident drug testing as needed.

Maintain and enhance personal training levels.

Assist Safety Manager and Risk Manager, as needed.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education and Experience: High School Diploma or GED. Required certifications include OSHA 30-hour course; 40-hour HAZWOPER training. Current OSHA 500 certification and additional professional safety credentials are highly preferred.

Language Skills: must be able to read and write in English at a professional level; bi- lingual in Spanish preferred

Mathematical Skills: able to perform construction mathematics calculations

Plan and Specifications: Must have the ability to understand Plans and Specifications for each type of project the company constructs.

Planning and Organizing: the individual prioritizes and plans work activities for themselves and others Reasoning Ability: this position requires strong problem-solving skills, and reading comprehension; must deal with both standardized and non-standard situations with many variables

Interpersonal Skills: the ability to interface with a wide variety of people including clients, employees, managers, agencies and the public; public speaking is required for this position

Computer Skills: must have strong computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office and the ability to learn and train others to use company technology

Certificates, Licenses, Registration: valid CA Driver's License and a clean driving record

Benefits

Besides a competitive salary and the best retirement package in the industry we offer:

Company Vehicle or Vehicle Allowance

Family medical, dental and vision

Company Stock (ESOP)

401k Employer Match

Bonus Program

Continuing Education Reimbursement

PTO

Paid Holidays

Paid Sabbatical Program

Personal Financial Planning

We are confident that our retirement plan is the best in the industry.

Compensation

$38.00 - $45.00/hr, based on skills, experience and knowledge