Construction Safety Co-op — Hands-On Field Experience

Kokosing; Milford (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Kokosing is seeking a Safety Co-op to gain hands-on experience supporting project teams in promoting and maintaining a safe work environment on construction sites.

Working with safety professionals, you'll learn about regulatory compliance, hazard recognition, training, and incident prevention across projects in multiple states. This role offers exposure to field operations and a path toward a career in construction safety.

Qualifications

• Pursuing associates or bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Construction Management, or related field.
• All levels of students eligible; strong interest in workplace safety preferred.
• Previous experience in construction, manufacturing, or safety is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Safety Specialists and project teams with safety policies and procedures.
• Participate in safety meetings, toolbox talks, and pre-task planning.
• Conduct jobsite walkthroughs to identify hazards and improvement opportunities.
• Document safety inspections, observations, audits, and corrective actions.
• Support development of project safety plans and training records.
• Prepare safety communications and project updates.
• Learn incident reporting, investigations, and root cause analysis processes.
• Assist with onboarding and safety orientation for employees.
• Collaborate with project teams to promote a positive safety culture.
• Maintain records and assist data collection related to safety performance.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Education

Occupational Safety and Health

Construction Management

Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Kokosing is seeking a Safety Co-op to gain hands-on experience supporting project teams in promoting and maintaining a safe work environment on construction sites.

Working with safety professionals, you'll learn about regulatory compliance, hazard recognition, training, and incident prevention across projects in multiple states. This role offers exposure to field operations and a path toward a career in construction safety.