Safety Coordinator

Duties And Responsibilities

Assist implementation of the project’s safety, compliance, and environmental policies and programs while ensuring that local, state, and federal requirements are being met for all people on site.

Work with managers and supervisors in managing hazardous working conditions, eliminate unsafe employee activities, and investigate and recommend improvements in processes, design, procedures and operations to minimize potential hazards.

Assist managers and supervisors in investigating and documenting all property damage, personal injuries, safety violations and unsafe conditions and activities.

Aid in the development, implementation and coordination of the safety training program including employee orientations, monitoring and assisting in weekly safety meetings, supervisor trainings, and accident awareness trainings.

Collect reports required for records and evaluations of performance of Safety and Accident Prevention Programs.

Stay up to date on government regulations for Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA), and keep Management and Supervisors advised of revisions of new regulations applicable to project activities.

Must have the ability and availability to respond immediately to emergency or problem calls, and to be on call twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week.

Regular and consistent engagement, participation and promotion of Herzog’s Culture and its essential behaviors are a requirement for this position.

Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality are a requirement for this position.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupation Health and Safety or equivalent degree is a plus.
• OSHA 500 is a plus.
• Three years of Roadway Paving, and/or Civil Construction safety experience preferred.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Products.
• Heavy Job and/or Origami familiarity is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written skills are required.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to enhance the commitment to and enthusiasm for a safe work environment throughout the Company.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Subject to pre-employment background check and motor vehicle report review.
• Maintain a valid driver's license and endorsements as required per position.
• Subject to pre-employment physical, medical evaluation, and drug screen due to the safety sensitive nature of this position.
• Successfully complete and maintain any required safety certification and testing on an annual basis.

Physical Requirements

• Perform light work, occasionally exerting up to 20 pounds of force.
• Able to walk on uneven surfaces.
• Occasionally ascend/descend step ladders and/or stairs.
• Regularly sit and stand for an extended period of time.
• Regularly kneel, bend, and squat.
• Must successfully pass color/vision examinations as required by the position.
• Able to work in conditions with loud noise; work on/around heavy/moving machinery.
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions (hot, cold, rain, snow, and sleet).

Safety

Safety Herzog is nationally recognized for its excellent corporate safety record which results from all employees at all levels, in all positions adhering to established policies and procedures. Reporting any and all safety violations to your immediate supervisor is a prerequisite for continued employment. Safety diligence by all results in a safe work environment for all.

Benefits

Herczog offers a robust benefits package including medical and dental coverage. The plans are specific to projects and locations.

About the Role

The pay range for this position is $80,000.00 - $92,000.00 annually.

Skills

Must have the ability and availability to respond immediately to emergency or problem calls, and to be on call twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week.

Benefits

Herczog offers a robust benefits package including medical and dental coverage. The plans are specific to projects and locations.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $80,000.00 - $92,000.00 annually.

Schedule

Regular and consistent engagement, participation and promotion of Herzog’s Culture and its essential behaviors are a requirement for this position.