Safety Field Trainer

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt • Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. unless otherwise dictated; 40–45 hours per week • Location: 3500 Alum Creek Drive and various job sites

About the role

The Safety Field Trainer supports efforts to provide safety-related training to all company employees and subcontractors. This position conducts both 1-on-1 and group training sessions on specific jobsites or at the corporate office, ensuring personnel are properly trained and confident in performing work safely and in compliance with OSHA, DOT, and client safety rules. The role identifies training deficiencies and collaborates with the Training Department to adjust the company’s training program.

Responsibilities

• Provides and conducts safety training (e.g., forklift operation, aerial lift, flagging, rigging) on an as-requested basis, including practical demonstrations and competency verification
• Serves as lead instructor for monthly, off-season OSHA 10-Hour Training
• Learns and assists with the safety portion of Field Leadership Orientation
• Receives direction on off-season training needs through the Training Manager
• Develops LMS modules to close training gaps identified from safety-deficiency trends
• Identifies contributing factors in skill gaps by working with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)
• Uses “Lessons Learned” incident reviews to create dynamic, tactile training opportunities
• Coordinates between Safety and Training staffs to ensure consistent messaging
• Delivers field-based instruction and coaching on equipment use, safe work practices, and regulatory compliance, adapting to individual or crew needs
• Coordinates respiratory protection needs: facilitates online medical evaluations, schedules and conducts fit testing, assists with respirator selection and purchase
• Attends internal and external meetings as directed
• Educates employees on company safety forms and software systems
• Knows and adheres to all company policies and procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Five to seven years of experience in the construction industry (heavy civil construction preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience considered
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening (company is a Substance Use Prevention and Recovery Drug-Free Workplace and tests for marijuana)
• Must be willing to sign a confidentiality agreement upon hire
• Must maintain an MVR (Motor Vehicle Record) that meets company eligibility

Certifications

• OSHA 510 and OSHA 500 required
• Train-the-Trainer certification for aerial lift, forklift, scissors lift, etc.

Skills

• Familiarity with OSHA, MSHA, DOT, and MUTCD preferred
• Proficiency in email, internet, and Microsoft Office suite
• Knowledge of construction methods, materials, and site logistics
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Skilled in problem-solving
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships
• Proficient in using company technology and systems
• Ability to work in all weather conditions
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds
• Ability to perform physical tasks for extended periods (standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, twisting, climbing)
• Ability to maintain balance and coordination on uneven or slippery surfaces
• Ability to work safely around loud noises and heavy machinery

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Policies
• Generous Vacation and Sick Leave Policies
• Paid Holidays
• Birth Recovery and Parental Leave
• Professional Development
• Student Loan Repayment
• 401k Profit Sharing and Match
• Performance Bonus Program
• Wellness Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Health Advocate
• Wellness Program