On-Site Safety Leader - Civil Paving (Charlotte)

Hi-Way Paving Inc; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career growth opportunities

Inclusive family-owned environment

Job summary

Hi-Way Paving Inc. in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Safety Coordinator to help build a strong safety culture on our heavy civil and concrete paving projects. You will be a visible safety presence on site and support training and hazard prevention.

This role requires field-level safety support, incident reporting, and compliance with OSHA 1926 and DOT rules, with travel to current and future job sites across North Carolina and South Carolina.

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.
• CPR/First Aid Certification required. CPR/First Aid Instructor preferred.
• Current or former EMT/Paramedic experience is desirable.
• Ability to gain clearance for restricted/high-security zones (e.g., airport AOA, military bases).
• Willingness to travel as needed.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Physical ability to lift 50 lbs, climb, walk, kneel, squat, push, pull, and enter confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Job Site Presence: Conduct daily and weekly safety inspections on job sites and address hazards promptly.
• Training & Orientation: Lead new hire safety orientations and toolbox talks, provide on-the-spot coaching.
• Incident Response & Reporting: Support incident investigations and document findings.
• Proactive Hazard Identification: Observe site operations and verify corrective actions.
• Regulatory Compliance: Enforce OSHA 1926 standards, DOT regulations, and company policies; maintain records.
• Employee Engagement: Foster open communication and safety conversations among workers.
• PPE & Equipment Checks: Monitor PPE use and equipment inspections.
• Digital Documentation: Record safety activities in our safety system and monitor trends.

Skills

Safety leadership

Field safety coordination

OSHA 1926 knowledge

DOT/FMCSA safety rules

Bilingual Spanish

CPR/First Aid

Communication

Travel readiness

Job description

Hi-Way Paving Inc. in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Safety Coordinator to help build a strong safety culture on our heavy civil and concrete paving projects. You will be a visible safety presence on site and support training and hazard prevention.

This role requires field-level safety support, incident reporting, and compliance with OSHA 1926 and DOT rules, with travel to current and future job sites across North Carolina and South Carolina.