Construction Safety Co-op — Hands-On Field Experience

Kokosing; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Kokosing is seeking a Safety Co-op to gain hands-on experience supporting project teams in promoting a safe work environment. You will work with safety professionals on construction sites, learning regulatory compliance, hazard recognition, training, and incident prevention.

Ideal candidates are pursuing associates or bachelor’s degrees in Occupational Safety and Health, Construction Management, or related fields and are eager to learn, with a willingness to work outdoors across multiple

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in safety, construction management, engineering, or a related field.
• Open to all student levels (freshman–senior).
• Experience in safety is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist safety specialists with implementing policies and procedures.
• Participate in safety meetings and toolbox talks.
• Conduct jobsite walkthroughs to identify hazards and improvements.
• Support documentation of inspections, audits, and corrective actions.
• Help develop site safety plans and training records.

Skills

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Initiative

Independence

Outdoor work

Adaptability

MS Office

Education

Occupational Safety/Engineering degree

Job description

Kokosing is seeking a Safety Co-op to gain hands-on experience supporting project teams in promoting a safe work environment. You will work with safety professionals on construction sites, learning regulatory compliance, hazard recognition, training, and incident prevention.

Ideal candidates are pursuing associates or bachelor’s degrees in Occupational Safety and Health, Construction Management, or related fields and are eager to learn, with a willingness to work outdoors across multiple