Onsite Field Safety Leader — Trench Safety Focus

Garrett Excavating, Inc.; Benton (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) 4% Match

AD&D insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Viewpoint, Inc. is seeking a Field Safety Specialist to actively support day-to-day safety execution across projects, shops, and field operations with a focus on trench safety and shoring methods.

The role emphasizes proactive hazard identification, training, coaching, incident prevention, and close collaboration with field leadership and the Corporate Safety & Risk Management team to ensure compliance with OSHA, MSHA, and DOT regulations. Travel required.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to travel regularly to jobsites.
• Safety-focused and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Perform frequent onsite safety audits, inspections, and observations at active jobsites and company facilities.
• Identify, correct, and document unsafe conditions, behaviors, and practices in real time.
• Provide practical, field-focused recommendations to supervisors and crews for hazard mitigation.
• Review and follow up on daily safety meetings, job hazard analyses (JHAs), and inspection checklists.
• Ensure jobsites and shops are properly stocked with required PPE, safety equipment, signage, and emergency supplies.
• Conduct regular, hands-on safety training including toolbox talks and job-specific training.
• Assist with onboarding safety orientation for new hires.
• Support administration of safety incentive and Good Catch programs.
• Respond to incidents, near misses, and injuries.
• Assist with post-incident investigations and documentation.
• Help implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Support light-duty, restricted duty, and return-to-work programs.
• Maintain safety records and logs related to OSHA, MSHA, and DOT.
• Document site visits, observations, coaching conversations, and inspections.
• Communicate safety trends and concerns to Corporate Safety & Risk Management.
• Serve as a safety resource to field leadership and crews.
• Partner with Corporate Safety & Risk Management on program rollouts.
• Support audits, inspections, and loss-control visits.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Viewpoint, Inc. is seeking a Field Safety Specialist to actively support day-to-day safety execution across projects, shops, and field operations with a focus on trench safety and shoring methods.

The role emphasizes proactive hazard identification, training, coaching, incident prevention, and close collaboration with field leadership and the Corporate Safety & Risk Management team to ensure compliance with OSHA, MSHA, and DOT regulations. Travel required.