Safety Field Trainer - Union or Non Union

About the role

The Field Trainer, Safety position at Veit is responsible for delivering safety training, creating informative content, and managing certification and compliance programs for our team. This role is ideal for someone with extensive experience in heavy civil earthwork safety, equipment risks, and relevant regulations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on safety training to field employees, forepersons, and supervisors at active heavy civil jobsites.
• Conduct new hire onboarding, refresher training, and targeted safety sessions based on jobsite risk and field needs.
• Observe field operations and provide real-time coaching and feedback to reinforce safe work practices.
• Develop, update, and maintain safety training materials, SOPs, job aids, and visual tools for field use.
• Support train-the-trainer efforts by equipping field leaders to reinforce safety expectations onsite.
• Partner with Safety leadership to ensure training aligns with OSHA and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Aid in tracking safety-related training, certifications, and qualifications to support compliance and visibility.
• Participate in safety initiatives, committees, and company-wide training events.
• Gather feedback from the field to assess training effectiveness and recommend improvements.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in heavy civil construction, with a strong emphasis on field safety, operations, or supervision.
• Demonstrated safety leadership experience, such as serving as a safety lead, foreman, superintendent, safety coordinator, or trainer.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations applicable to heavy civil construction (excavation, trenching, equipment, fall protection, etc.).
• Ability to train adult learners, including delivering hands-on, field-based instruction.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to coach, influence, and build credibility with field crews and leadership.
• Strong observation and coaching skills, with the ability to identify unsafe conditions or behaviors and address them constructively.
• Basic computer skills, including use of learning systems, training records, and Microsoft tools (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Ability to travel up to 50% to various job sites and office locations.

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's licence.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and background checks.

Skills

• Strong safety leadership experience.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations.
• Ability to train adult learners.
• Excellent communication and coaching skills.
• Strong observation and safety awareness.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to travel.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, disability coverage, retirement plans with matching contributions, and generous paid time off.
• Profit sharing, tuition reimbursement, and an employee assistance program.

Pay

$86,000 - $112,500 base compensation, with a range that may vary depending on geographic location, applicant skills, and prior relevant experience.

Schedule

Fully remote with occasional travel to job sites and office locations.