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Conduct field safety observations and monthly inspections of AEDs, eyewash stations, and first aid kits. Lead New Hire Safety Orientations and daily Stretch & Flex exercises. Facilitate weekly ...

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Safety Officer

Tampa, FL · On-site

$90K - $105K/yr

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Safety Monitor

Pompano Beach, FL · On-site

$45K - $60K/yr

Safety Monitor (Construction / Waterproofing) Full-Time | Multiple Job Sites Company: Crown Capital ... CPR/First Aid certification * Experience in roofing, waterproofing, or commercial construction ...

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Safety First professionals often encounter challenges such as ensuring compliance across diverse teams, managing resistance to safety protocols, and staying updated with evolving regulations. They address these obstacles by conducting regular training sessions, fostering a strong safety culture, and performing frequent on-site inspections and audits. Collaborating closely with management and employees, they proactively identify risks and implement corrective actions. This proactive and collaborative approach helps maintain a safe working environment for everyone, while also supporting positive relationships across departments.

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A Safety First job focuses on ensuring the health and well-being of employees, customers, or the public by implementing safety protocols and procedures. These roles are common in industries like construction, manufacturing, healthcare, and transportation. Responsibilities may include conducting safety audits, training staff on best practices, and enforcing compliance with safety regulations. The goal is to minimize risks, prevent accidents, and create a safe working environment.

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To thrive as a Safety First professional (such as a Safety Officer or Safety Specialist), you need a strong understanding of occupational health and safety regulations, risk assessment techniques, and often a degree or certification in safety management. Familiarity with safety management systems (SMS), industry-standard audit tools, and certifications like OSHA or NEBOSH are typically required. Strong communication, attention to detail, and situational awareness help you effectively train staff and identify potential hazards. These competencies are vital for promoting a safe work environment and preventing workplace accidents and injuries.

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Infographic showing various Safety First job openings in Florida as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $50,325 per year, or $24.2 per hour.

Site Safety Manager- Fleet/Plant Operations

The Middlesex Corporation

Orlando, FL • On-site

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 29 days ago


The Middlesex Corporation rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

The Middlesex Corporation is a nationally recognized and award-winning leader in the heavy civil construction industry. Since 1972, the family business founded by Robert W. Pereira has developed an extensive client and project list through its consistent efforts to safely build America's infrastructure. The Middlesex Corporation specializes in building and reconstructing highways, bridges, marine, rail, and transit facilities through its collaborative team approach and focus on core values. In addition, Middlesex Asphalt in Central Florida is one of the largest and most productive asphalt plants in the United States with Middlesex Paving earning an equally solid regional presence and reputation.
Position Summary:
The Site Safety Manager is responsible for promoting and enforcing of the corporate Health, Safety & Environment ("HSE") program and providing safety support to construction operations. The position requires the ability to work collaboratively with field operations to support a safe work environment for Team Members while using independent judgment to resolve safety related issues. This position primarily supports plant and fleet operations, managing the fleet telematics system and driver training. Additional support in areas such as paving and construction may also be required. Some travel is necessary.
Responsibilities:
  • Complies with, enforces, and actively promotes all corporate safety policies and procedures in addition to ensuring adherence to our number one core value - Safety first in all we do.
  • Assists the HSE Department in managing the overall corporate safety program by conducting, tracking and reporting on accident/incident, near miss reports, audits, engagement activities, observations, orientations, trainings and other related safety activities, as well as recordkeeping of related documents.
  • Assists the project in work planning and development of job hazard analysis and safe work procedures Performs regular field safety inspections, accident/incident investigations (including root cause analysis), industrial hygiene assessments and safety audits on active construction projects.
  • Prepares daily and weekly reports on all safety activities.
  • Conducts safety orientations and training in small and large group environments.
  • Performs additional assignments as required by the needs of the Company, or as otherwise directed.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in a safety related field strongly preferred.
  • 3-7 years of field safety experience in heavy civil construction, transportation or related field.
  • Knowledge of general construction safety and health regulations, including OSHA.
  • Certified Health & Safety Technician (CHST) certificate or equivalent strongly preferred.
  • Experience with Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) preferred.
  • Smith Driver trainer or equivalent.
  • Experience managing vehicle telematics systems such as Tenna, Lytx, or Motive.
  • OSHA Authorized Construction Trainer.
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
  • Strong computer skills including Office 365 productivity suite.

Necessary Attributes:
  • Must possess the ability to adapt to different personalities and management styles.
  • Reliance on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals with minimal supervision.
  • Self-motivated, dedicated and hard working.
  • Above average organizational skills.
  • Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
  • Willing to travel within region.

We offer our full-time and eligible part time team members a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry. Benefits include medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible team members and dependents, employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, top-tier 401k with matching, tuition reimbursement, industry leading referral program, and generous paid time off.
Middlesex provides equal employment opportunities to all team members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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