Now Hiring: Field Safety Representative

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

Field Safety Representative

Every crew deserves to go home safe. As our Field Safety Representative, you'll be the person who makes that happen across our underground electrical construction, right-of-way clearing, utility inspection and locating projects.

This is not a desk job. You'll spend your days on active job sites: auditing work, coaching crews, training new hires and helping foremen build safety plans that actually work in the field. If you know OSHA 1926, enjoy teaching, and want a role where your work directly protects people, we want to talk to you.

What You'll Do

• 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 keep improving our safety culture and training

Required

• 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

Certifications you'll obtain and maintain (already holding them is a plus)

• Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• OSHA 30-Hour for General Industry and Construction
• First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Certification
• FDOT Temporary Traffic Control Intermediate Certification

We consider an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

What the Job Involves

This is a field-based role with daily travel to active job sites. Please review these requirements before applying:

• Working outdoors year-round in heat, cold, rain, humidity and wind; Walking and standing for long periods on rugged, wooded, roadside and uneven terrain
• Frequent climbing, kneeling, crouching and crawling to inspect trenches, manholes, vaults and overhead line areas
• Lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs unassisted (safety gear, cones, signage, first aid kits)
• Working near energized electrical systems, excavations, traffic and heavy equipment such as excavators, bucket trucks, boring machines and chainsaws
• Exposure to noise, dust, mud, insects and hazardous plants or animals during right-of-way clearing
• Wearing full PPE as required, including FR clothing, hard hat, hi-vis vest, safety glasses, gloves, hearing and respiratory protection
• Responding quickly in high-stress situations such as incidents, utility strikes and emergencies, including reaching remote sites and confined or elevated spaces

Benefits

We offer a full benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and life insurance, a 401(k) with company match, and paid time off (PTO).

Southland Utility Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.