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Safety Assistant

Position Summary

The Safety Assistant supports the company’s safety operations by helping maintain a safe work environment, identifying and correcting workplace hazards, assisting with employee safety needs, and supporting compliance with company safety policies and procedures.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in safety, good communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with employees, supervisors, and management in both office and field environments.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have either:
  • Completed the OSHA 510 – Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry course; or
  • An Associate degree in Occupational Safety and Health or a closely related safety field.
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Basic knowledge of workplace safety practices, hazard recognition, and OSHA requirements.
• Ability to communicate safety concerns and corrective actions clearly and professionally.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to learn safety, inspection, and dash-camera monitoring systems.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling employee medical, drug-screening, incident, and disciplinary information.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous on-the-job experience in a safety-related position with civil construction.
• Experience conducting jobsite safety inspections or audits.
• Experience with incident reporting or investigations.
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations and workplace safety requirements.
• Experience monitoring vehicle dash-camera systems or other safety technology.
• Experience with PPE, safety supplies, rigging equipment, and safety inventory.
• CPR/First Aid certification is a plus.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with transporting employees to medical facilities or hospitals when required due to workplace injuries, illnesses, or other safety-related situations.
• Transport or accompany employees to approved laboratories for required drug and alcohol screenings.
• Recognize unsafe conditions and hazards on jobsites and assist in correcting or eliminating those hazards.
• Assist with incident reporting, documentation, investigations, and follow-up.
• Assist management with safety-related employee discipline and documentation when necessary.
• Monitor vehicle dash-camera systems for unsafe driving practices, company policy violations, and other rule violations.
• Conduct or assist with vehicle and equipment inspections.
• Conduct or assist with jobsite safety audits and inspections.
• Identify safety supply and rigging equipment needs and assist with ordering and maintaining inventory.
• Assist with employee safety orientations and training as needed.
• Distribute safety supplies and personal protective equipment (PPE) to employees as needed.
• Maintain accurate records related to inspections, incidents, training, safety supplies, and other safety activities.
• Communicate safety concerns, violations, and corrective actions to supervisors and the Safety Department.
• Follow up on identified safety issues to help ensure corrective actions are completed.
• Assist the Safety Department with other safety-related duties and projects as assigned.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong hazard-recognition skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to recognize unsafe behaviors and conditions and address them professionally.
• Ability to prioritize multiple safety-related tasks.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to work effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Professional judgment and the ability to handle sensitive or confidential information.
• Commitment to promoting a positive safety culture.

Physical and Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to work in both office and outdoor jobsite environments.
• Ability to travel between jobsites, medical facilities, laboratories, and company locations as required.
• Ability to walk jobsites, climb stairs, and navigate uneven terrain.
• Ability to work in various weather conditions.
• Ability to lift and carry safety supplies and equipment as needed.
• Must consistently follow company safety policies and procedures and set a positive example for employees.

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed in this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, or working conditions. Additional duties may be assigned based on the needs of the company.