Safety Coordinator

Extraordinary commitment runs deep at Zachry. Here, dedicated men and women have the opportunity to work on challenging projects alongside those who value innovation and support team efforts in all our endeavors. We take care of our team members as family, within a culture of service where we do the right thing because it is the right thing to do. Our core values are at the center of every decision we make:

Every Person Matters^®

Together We Can Do Great Things^®

This Is More Than a Job^®

Job Summary 

The Safety Coordinator is responsible for assisting project management teams to manage their safety functions, observing day-to-day operations while ensuring compliance with applicable state and/or federal safety standards, and conducting needed safety training and safety meetings. 

Essential Functions

• Help with injury care and worker's compensation case management.
• Help projects track risk/loss and assist with project safety assessments.
• Meet with the project operations team and possibly the client to report or review findings on accidents, injuries, and preventive measures.
• Manage and implement on-the-job drug and alcohol program.
• Coordinate corporate DOT program and work with state DOT requirements.

Required Skills & Experience

• 6 months to 1 year of heavy highway construction safety management experience
• Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in safety-related discipline preferred
• Field operations experience is strongly preferred
• Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and safety strategies to promote effective local and state safety compliance
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills; detail-oriented
• Strong leadership skills
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft programs such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to conduct presentations to large groups in Spanish and in English
• Must be able to work nights
• Must be able to work weekends (in person as needed, or on call)
• Must have a clean driving record and pass a criminal background check

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this position. The job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required for this position. 

Benefits and EOE

Zachry offers an industry-leading benefits package for our employees and their families.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• 401k, paid leave, and Bonus Program
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• For additional company information, please visit www.zachrycorp.com.

Zachry Construction Corporation performs heavy civil work throughout the United States, and relocation is sometimes required for continuous employment opportunities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Notice to Staffing Agencies
Zachry Construction Corporation and its subsidiaries (Zachry) will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Zachry, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Zachry mailing address or email address, directly to Zachry employees, or to Zachry’s resume database will be considered Zachry property. Zachry will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Zachry will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Zachry’s recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid, fully executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Zachry will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Zachry’s Human Resources Representative or his/her designee. No other Zachry employee is authorized to bind Zachry to any agreement regarding placement of candidates by Agency.