Education & Certifications:

ISA Certified Arborist, Certified Treecare Safety Professional, Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator, completed OSHA 30-hour course, CDL driver’s license preferred. 5 years of experience working in the utility industry. Knowledge and experience in utility line clearance is highly preferred. Other safety and industry programs, DOT management, Drug Testing, 3rd party contract management tools, basic risk management understanding, and a minimum of 2 years supervisory experience. Understanding of ANSI Z133 standards and OSHA compliance regulations are required. Ability to investigate incidents and draft incident reports.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Reports to the Manager of Safety
• Serves as the Safety Subject Matter Expert for responsible area
• Lead in safety communication, participate in Safety Meetings, and produce Safety Reports for the region, to the Safety Director, Regional Team, and corporate office.
• Regional recordkeeping of incidents. Audit to ensure records are completed.
• Relay safety responsibilities to all staff.
• Conduct regular site safety assessments; provide reports on periodic inspections and corrective actions.
• Facilitate the investigation of accidents and follow up on corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with Local, State, Federal, OSHA and company line clearance standards.
• Stop hazardous operations where life hazard or major property damage is imminent and take corrective action before allowing personnel to resume production work.
• Conduct safety meetings with all personnel involved.
• Be on site and observe and coach for safety compliance.
• Respond in the event of any Local, State or Federal Safety and Health (OSHA) investigation.
• The Safety Specialist is expected to travel on a regular basis and conduct his/her business at the work sites. (Some projects are out of state).
• Also, it is expected that the Safety Specialist will develop a professional working relationship with field personnel and customers alike. This position is meant to aid all company personnel in successfully maintaining a safe and healthy work environment minimizing accidents while maintaining the highest level of production possible.
• Leads by action and example with a sincere attitude toward managing risk every day.
• Fosters a proactive safety culture through a professional and caring approach.
• Provides any required Monthly reports to the Leadership Team.
• All other assigned duties.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $42,044.25 - $50,633.93 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

License/Certification:

• Certified Safety Professional (Preferred)
• OSHA 30 (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road