Field Safety Lead - Underground Utilities & Training

Southland Utility Services; DeFuniak Springs (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision and life保险

401(k) with company match

PTO

Job summary

Southland Utility Services is seeking a Field Safety Representative to ensure field crews operate safely on underground electrical construction, right-of-way clearing, and inspection projects. The role is field-based, with daily site visits to audit work, coach crews, and help foremen develop practical safety plans.

You will train new hires, verify field competency, respond to incidents, and collaborate with management to continually improve safety culture.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of construction safety experience, ideally in underground utilities or line clearance.
• Working knowledge of OSHA 1926, DOT regulations and utility safety practices.
• Strong communication, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Comfort with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular safety audits and inspections on underground construction and right-of-way clearing sites.
• Spot hazards before they become incidents and recommend corrective actions.
• Make sure our work meets OSHA, DOT and industry safety standards.
• Partner with foremen and supervisors on job-specific safety plans and tailgate talks.
• Help train field crews on PPE, trenching and excavation, confined space, lockout/tagout, energized work and vegetation management.
• Lead safety onboarding for new hires and verify field competency before they deploy.
• Respond on-site to emergencies and incidents.
• Prepare safety reports and documentation for internal teams and clients.
• Act as the link between field crews and management on safety concerns and help improve safety culture and training.

Skills

Construction safety experience

OSHA 1926 knowledge

DOT regulations knowledge

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Driver's license

Education

CDL

OSHA 30-Hour Certification (General Industry & Construction)

First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Certification

FDOT Temporary Traffic Control Intermediate Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Southland Utility Services is seeking a Field Safety Representative to ensure field crews operate safely on underground electrical construction, right-of-way clearing, and inspection projects. The role is field-based, with daily site visits to audit work, coach crews, and help foremen develop practical safety plans.

You will train new hires, verify field competency, respond to incidents, and collaborate with management to continually improve safety culture.