Safety Tech - Entry Level

About the role

Harder Mechanical is one of the nation’s largest mechanical contractors with an outstanding reputation for working safely, meeting tough schedules, and delivering quality projects. Based in Portland, Oregon, the company works primarily in the 11 western states with regional offices in Reno, NV; Phoenix, AZ; Concord, CA; and Salt Lake City, UT. As an entry‑level Safety Tech, you will work on an Advanced Technology project in Boise, ID, receiving training, mentorship, and progressive performance evaluations to develop the skills needed to support construction safety standards, company site requirements, and project‑specific safety expectations.

Responsibilities

• Support incident prevention efforts through field observations, job site inspections, coaching, and employee engagement
• Conduct job walks to identify hazards, unsafe conditions, and opportunities for improvement
• Collaborate with superintendents, foremen, and crews to support safe work planning
• Assist with inspections of job site areas, tools, equipment, materials, and work practices
• Support safety requirements related to fall protection, confined space, hazardous energy control, scaffolding, excavation, material handling, and hazard communication
• Participate in incident investigations and help gather facts, identify contributing factors, and support corrective actions
• Assist with safety orientations, toolbox talks, and site‑specific training
• Support development and review of Activity Hazard Analysis documents and other pre‑task planning tools
• Assist with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) assessments and verify proper PPE use in the field
• Communicate safety expectations clearly and professionally to field employees and supervision
• Track safety documentation, inspections, training records, and corrective actions
• Recommend practical solutions to correct safety concerns and reduce exposure to injury or illness
• Perform additional safety tasks as needed

Requirements

• Interest in building a long‑term career in safety and willingness to learn construction safety practices and OSHA requirements
• Ability to build positive working relationships with craft employees and coach others without creating unnecessary conflict
• Good judgment and the ability to recognize when to ask questions or escalate concerns
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Practical understanding of construction work and the risks associated with field activities
• Commitment to learning, improving, and supporting a strong safety culture
• Ability to identify hazards and communicate corrective actions in a professional manner
• Comfortable working in an active construction environment
• Ability to support early start times, occasional weekends, and additional shift coverage when needed
• Ability to meet the essential functions and physical requirements, with or without accommodation
• 0‑2 years of safety experience, or construction‑related experience
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• OSHA 10 (nice to have: OSHA 30, OSHA 510, First Aid, CPR, AED certifications)

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits – 100% of employee premiums paid by the company
• Generous retirement package: 10% retirement contribution made by the company and a company match up to 2% of annual salary
• Profit sharing
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Harder University training and development, plus other paid professional development opportunities
• Team environment that promotes individual growth

Pay

This position is hourly, compensation $21‑$24.

Schedule

Work schedule: 5 days a week, 10 hours per day with a start time of 6:00 a.m.; potential for weekend work and additional shift coverage based on project needs.