Safety Coordinator Road Construction

Safety Coordinator Overview

Responsibilities

• Implement and supervise company safety program and ensure compliance with OSHA job site safety requirements.
• Perform jobsite safety audits and report findings to company leadership.
• Provide Safety Orientation to all new hires.
• Conduct monthly mass safety training.
• Provide training and be competent in: Fall Protection, Excavations, Confined Spaces, Traffic Control, and all associated Road Construction Hazards.
• Conduct post incident/accident investigations and prepare reports identifying possible causes and solutions.
• Oversee workers compensation claims.
• Coordinate initial medical care for injured employee and accompany them to medical care facility.
• Investigate and resolve property damage complaints.
• Cook up with outside training resources for courses such as First Aid/CPR, Defensive Driver, OSHA 10, etc.
• Administer drug tests in a variety of settings.

Qualifications

• 3 years or more safety experience in road and highway construction.
• Associates Degree or higher (preferred).

Requirements

• Willing to work in the Edinburg, Texas/RGV area.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Valid Class C driver's license.
• Possess analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently that may require long hours, including nights and weekends.
• Demonstrated knowledge of OSHA Construction Standards.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to climb ladders/stairs.
• Ability to work both outdoors and indoors.
• Proficient in MS Work, Excel, PowerPoint.