Field Safety Coordinator – Construction (Charlotte)

Hi-Way Paving, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Career growth opportunities

Family-owned business environment

Job summary

Hi-Way Paving, Inc. is seeking a Safety Coordinator to help build a strong safety culture on heavy civil and concrete paving projects based in Charlotte, NC.

You will lead daily safety inspections, orientations, toolbox talks, and on-the-spot coaching, while documenting incidents in the HCSS Safety system. Travel to NC/SC sites is required and OSHA 30-Hour, CPR/First Aid, and a valid driver’s license are mandatory.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of safety experience in construction environments.
• Solid understanding of OSHA construction regulations (1926) and DOT/FMCSA safety rules.
• OSHA 30-Hour Certification (construction), required.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to lead safety conversations in the field.
• Comfortable using digital technology.
• Bilingual preferred: Spanish.
• CPR/First Aid Certification required; Instructor preferred. EMT/Paramedic experience desirable.
• Ability to gain clearance for restricted/high-security zones (airport AOA, military bases).
• Willingness to travel as needed.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must be at least 18 years old to meet job-site safety and labor requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily and weekly safety inspections on job sites.
• Lead new hire safety orientations and toolbox talks, provide on-the-spot coaching.
• Support incident response, investigations, and document findings in HCSS Safety.
• Identify hazards with crews and verify corrective actions.
• Enforce OSHA 1926 and DOT regulations; maintain logs and records.
• Foster open communication and promote safety culture among workers.
• Monitor PPE and equipment inspections.
• Record safety activities in HCSS Safety and track leading indicators.

Skills

Safety experience

OSHA regulations knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual (Spanish)

Digital literacy

CPR/First Aid

Driver's license

Physical fitness

Education

OSHA 30-Hour Certification (construction)

Tools

HCSS Safety

Job description

Hi-Way Paving, Inc. is seeking a Safety Coordinator to help build a strong safety culture on heavy civil and concrete paving projects based in Charlotte, NC.

You will lead daily safety inspections, orientations, toolbox talks, and on-the-spot coaching, while documenting incidents in the HCSS Safety system. Travel to NC/SC sites is required and OSHA 30-Hour, CPR/First Aid, and a valid driver’s license are mandatory.