Job Description

About the Company:

Our client is an established and rapidly growing heavy civil construction company specializing in earthwork, underground utilities, and concrete (structural and paving) for municipal and private site development projects. The company manages more than $100 million in annual revenue, and has been a leader in heavy highway construction in Central and Southern Ohio for decades.

About the Position:

Our client is seeking to fill the position of Safety Coordinator. Qualified candidates will work directly with the Safety Director to maintain a strict safety culture companywide by ensuring full employee buy-in.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in maintaining the company’s status in the Voluntary Protection Program.
• Assist in maintaining the company’s Drug Free Policy Program. Assign random drug tests per the policy and verify findings.
• Assist in the implementation of new safety policies and procedures as needs arise.
• Assist in the implementation and providing of continuous safety training programs for all levels of staff.
• Attend in-house preconstruction meetings for every project and assist in identifying potential hazards and creating site specific safety policies.
• Conduct regular site visits to ensure employee buy in and conduct safety audits. Provide findings of each audit to upper management.
• Write up employees who do not abide by safety policies and take corrective action.
• Investigate accidents as well as near misses to determine cause and implement a plan of action to prevent recurrences.
• Foster a culture of open communication so employees are comfortable reporting hazards.
• Perform other duties as needed / assigned

Requirements:

• Prior work experience in the construction industry.
• Deep understanding of OSHA policies and completed OSHA training.
• Formal OSHA certifications preferred.
• Being a leader with excellent communication skills and problem-solving abilities.
• The physical ability to perform site inspections.
• Ability to work independently.

Benefits:

• Highly competitive base salary
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
• Competitive PTO and holiday policies
• 401(k) match
• Major medical/dental/vision insurance
• Disability and life insurance

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