Field Safety Leader — Road Construction

C.W. Matthews Contracting Co., Inc; Atlanta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

401(K) and Disability benefits

Annual Bonus

Company Vehicle

Child Care Assistance

Maternity & Parental Leave Benefits

Job summary

C.W. Matthews Contracting Co., Inc is seeking a Safety Specialist to oversee safety programs across field operations, dedicating about 85% of time in the field.

The role focuses on promoting safe work practices, addressing hazards, and ensuring compliance with OSHA and company policies for workers, subcontractors, and the traveling public in Georgia. Key duties include implementing safety programs, conducting audits, delivering training on fall protection and road construction hazards, and

Qualifications

• Must have on-the-job experience in safety training.
• High school diploma (minimum) with a strong preference for an advanced degree in Safety/Construction.
• Must have knowledge of OSHA regulations and recordkeeping, have demonstrated injury management skills, and have the ability to effectively communicate with employees at all levels, from hourly employees to management.
• The ability to work weekends and nights.

Responsibilities

• Implement and supervise company safety program and ensure compliance with OSHA job site safety requirements.
• Perform jobsite safety audits and report findings to safety leadership.
• Provide training and be competent in: Fall Protection, Excavations, Confined Spaces, Traffic Control, and all associated Road Construction Hazards.
• Conduct post incident/accident investigations and identifying possible causes and solutions.
• Coordinate initial medical care for injured employees and accompany them to medical care facility.

Skills

OSHA regulations

Safety training

Incident investigations

Communication

Field supervision

Hazard identification

OSHA recordkeeping

Education

High school diploma

Advanced degree in Safety/Construction

Tools

OSHA 500 Trainer

Job description

C.W. Matthews Contracting Co., Inc is seeking a Safety Specialist to oversee safety programs across field operations, dedicating about 85% of time in the field.

The role focuses on promoting safe work practices, addressing hazards, and ensuring compliance with OSHA and company policies for workers, subcontractors, and the traveling public in Georgia. Key duties include implementing safety programs, conducting audits, delivering training on fall protection and road construction hazards, and