Construction Safety Co-op: Hands-On Field Experience

Kokosing; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 20,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Kokosing is seeking a Safety Co-op to support project teams in promoting a safe work environment. You will work with safety professionals and operations leaders to gain hands-on experience in safety practices, compliance, and training across multiple geography, including OH, IN, PA, and beyond.

The ideal candidate is pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in safety or a related field.
• Open to all student levels (freshman–senior).
• Relevant safety or construction experience is beneficial but not required.
• Interest in workplace safety strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist safety specialists and project teams with safety policies and procedures.
• Participate in safety meetings and toolbox talks.
• Conduct jobsite walkthroughs to identify hazards and improvement opportunities.
• Document safety inspections, observations, audits, and corrective actions.
• Support development and maintenance of project safety plans and training records.
• Help prepare and distribute safety communications and project updates.
• Observe field operations and learn how safety requirements apply to construction/plant activities.
• Assist with incident reporting and investigations and root-cause analysis.
• Support employee onboarding and orientation related to safety requirements and expectations.
• Collaborate with project teams to promote a positive safety culture.
• Maintain accurate records and assist with data collection on safety performance.
• Complete special projects as assigned.

Skills

Safety fundamentals

Verbal & written communication

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Initiative & feedback

Independent & teamwork

Outdoor work readiness

MS Office

Education

Associates or Bachelor in safety/related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kokosing is seeking a Safety Co-op to support project teams in promoting a safe work environment. You will work with safety professionals and operations leaders to gain hands-on experience in safety practices, compliance, and training across multiple geography, including OH, IN, PA, and beyond.

The ideal candidate is pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.