What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Supervisor position at Wright Tree Service?
Salary : $70,000 - $76,000 subject to experience
The ideal candidate will reside within 30 minutes to 1 hour from Denver, CO.
Resume and Cover Letter Required to Apply
Title : Safety Supervisor
Type : Full-Time / Exempt
Reports to : Division Manager
Essential Functions :
- Ensures compliance with Wright Tree Service and OSHA policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Identifies potential safety issues and recommends corrective actions as appropriate with follow-up verification.
- Ensures safety records are maintained in accordance with Wright Tree Service policy and regulatory requirements.
- Performs frequent safety compliance inspections of work sites / locations.
- Receives, reviews, and evaluates first reports of any incident and / or accident involving company personnel, equipment and / or activities.
- Provides safety support including, but not limited to, job briefings, work-site safety, hazards to watch for, DOT compliance, and tailgates.
- Provides group safety meetings as needed and discusses accidents, unsafe acts, near misses, and resolutions to correct those potential problems.
- Provides on the job training for crews by observing, assisting, and leading job briefings and work assignments.
- Corrects errors, reinforces safe actions and positive improvements, stops work when unsafe practices cannot be corrected as the work progresses, reports progress to Division Manager and resorts to disciplinary action when needed, and works with Division Manager and Human Resources if that occurs.
- Trains and coaches employees.
- Evaluate performance with regards to safety and provide feedback as necessary.
- Conducts safety training of assigned personnel in accordance with established safety training procedures.
- Conduct stand-downs and tailgate trainings as applicable.
- Keeps accurate records of safety trainings, certifications, licenses etc.
- Investigates incident reports and damage claims.
- Keeps informed of new equipment specifications, standard practices, and operating procedures.
- Determines action to be taken in emergency situations to eliminate hazards to lives and property as well as the trimming and removal of trees to expedite the restoration of service by calling out crew personnel and perform other activities connected with emergency work.
- Works around hazardous equipment and in close proximity to energized power lines.
- Works around excessive noise from machines, chainsaws, woodchipper and must wear proper personal protective equipment.
- Is exposed to all temperatures and weather; will be exposed to nature, i.e., irritating plants, biting, or stinging insects, dust, etc.
- May work on rough terrain.
- Performs other related duties as required or assigned.
Minimum Requirements :
Wright Tree Service employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
About Wright Tree Service :
We provide vegetation management, storm restoration, and work planning services to utility companies and their communities across North America. Wright Tree Service is headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa, and has more than 4,000 employees across 16 geographic divisions. At Wright Tree Service, we recognize that our employees are the foundation of a successful business. We are committed to providing our employees with the training and resources needed to elevate their position into a successful career. We provide opportunities to earn certifications, leadership programs and customized trainings. Safety is our #1 value – this culture is guided by our “Brother’s and Sister’s Keeper” pledge to keep both ourselves and others safe.
Salary : $70,000 - $76,000
