Field Safety & Compliance Specialist

High Star Traffic; Bartlett (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

High Star Traffic is seeking a Field Safety Specialist to advance a safety-first culture across field operations in busy roadwork environments. You will monitor regulatory compliance, maintain safety documentation, and partner with leadership to implement strategy that keeps crews safe and returns home each day.

Responsibilities include conducting inspections, identifying hazards, coaching employees, supporting incident investigations, and ensuring OSHA/DOT/FMCSA compliance.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of OSHA construction regulations and DOT requirements.
• Strong communication and rapport with crews and leadership.
• Organizational skills for travel, site visits, and regulatory records.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safety culture through communication, accountability, engagement, and positive reinforcement.
• Conduct routine safety inspections and observations at jobsites, shops and yards to review PPE, equipment, and work practices.
• Identify hazards, communicate corrective actions, and assist operations with implementation.
• Intervene and coach employees when unsafe practices are observed.
• Support incident investigations, root-cause analysis, and preventive-action follow-up.
• Develop and conduct safety training, toolbox talks, tailgate meetings, and communications.
• Monitor and maintain compliance with OSHA, FMCSA, DOT and other regulatory requirements.
• Understand FMCSRs, DOT compliance, driver qualification, and vehicle maintenance requirements.
• Maintain regulatory documentation and inspections.
• Assist with policy development and safety initiatives.
• Maintain accurate safety, training, inspection, and corrective-action records.
• Perform additional safety-related duties as assigned.

Skills

OSHA rules

Communication

Time management

Hazard identification

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Tech proficiency

Education

Bachelor's in safety or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Document management systems

Job description

High Star Traffic is seeking a Field Safety Specialist to advance a safety-first culture across field operations in busy roadwork environments. You will monitor regulatory compliance, maintain safety documentation, and partner with leadership to implement strategy that keeps crews safe and returns home each day.

Responsibilities include conducting inspections, identifying hazards, coaching employees, supporting incident investigations, and ensuring OSHA/DOT/FMCSA compliance.