Area Safety Manager

About Helix

We’re not just placing cones – we’re rethinking the way traffic moves. Helix is a national leader in traffic control and work zone safety, delivering smart, responsive solutions across the country. From high-tech ITS systems to boots-on-the-ground support, we’re shaping the future of infrastructure safety.

Why Helix? We're a people-first company with a mission to save lives. At Helix, you’ll find:

• A culture of safety, service, and integrity
• Real career growth through training and internal mobility
• The backing of a national organization, with the heart of a local team
• A place where your work directly improves public safety

Our work is fast-paced, hands-on, and essential – and that’s exactly what makes it rewarding. Every role at Helix plays a part in protecting lives and keeping communities moving.

Responsibilities

• Be a supportive example for our safety program by providing comprehensive training, safety awareness, solid administrative support, and timely incident reporting.
• Ensure that all company personnel are trained in safety specific functions such as flagging, safe driving, traffic control set-up, based on Texas specific criteria.
• Maintain training records and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local safety laws, regulations, codes, and rules.
• Implement safety and quality procedures at the local level.
• Manage quality of work by conducting facility and job-site audits to ensure overall compliance.
• Assist in obtaining information on all claims (Workers Compensation, General Liability, Auto, etc.) and reporting ASAP to the Regional Director of Safety.
• Conduct or arrange various training sessions as needed throughout the office locations.
• Maintain the OSHA safety log and other administrative requirements related to safety operations for all locations.
• Monitor and issue guidance on Samsara telematics system data.
• Help manage driver compliance (MVR, Samsara, Accident Reporting, Fleetworthy, etc).
• Help facilitate drug screenings (primarily post-accident and reasonable suspicion).
• Help oversee USDOT/MUTCD compliance program as well as state specific plans.
• Perform other safety and quality related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma (working toward a college degree in safety a plus).
• Minimum of 5 years Safety and Training experience.
• General knowledge of Tex-DOT compliance.
• General understanding of OSHA regulations, USDOT compliance and Traffic Control.
• Professional certifications a plus (Safety Certificate Courses).
• Pass drug screen and MVR background to drive company vehicle.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills required.
• Computer skills in Excel and Word required.
• History of claims reduction and insurance policy administration a plus.
• 5 years Traffic Control or Road Construction experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA 500/501 certificate.
• ATSSA/NSC instructor certificate.

Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Supervisory and leadership skills.
• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail.
• Solid knowledge base of OSHA safety regulations and standards.

Work Location

Dallas/Fort Worth.

Work Environment

• 50% Travel to locations in Texas (Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, Austin, San Antonio).
• Indoor work in office setting and will include occasional outdoor work environment in and around construction zones.
• Occasional exposure to traffic, loud noises, and construction equipment.

Schedule

M-F Schedule. Schedule may include nights, weekends, and overtime as needed.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off.
• Company supplied vehicle for company use.
• Opportunity to enroll in Company health, dental, and vision plans.
• Bonus structure based on performance.
• Opportunity to enroll in Company 401K plan.