Onsite Spotter & Safety Lead — Competitive Benefits

Helix Electric; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 19,286 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental

Life Insurance

401K match

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Voluntary benefits

Stable career

Job summary

Helix Electric is seeking a dependable Spotter to support safe, efficient jobsite operations. The Spotter will monitor active work areas, guide safe movement of equipment, and maintain communication with operators to prevent hazards.

The role requires OSHA 10 or willingness to obtain, and preferrably experience around moving equipment, with bilingual English/Spanish a plus. This is a full-time on-site position with a strong safety focus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in construction, industrial, warehouse, logistics, or jobsite support preferred.
• Prior experience around moving equipment, elevated work, or active construction operations preferred.
• OSHA 10 required or ability to obtain as a condition of employment; OSHA 30 preferred where project-required
• Ability to understand and follow safety procedures, hand signals, verbal directions, barricade requirements, and work-zone controls
• Site-specific spotter, flagger, MEWP, or client-mandated safety training may be required depending on project scope
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus

Responsibilities

• Serve as a dedicated spotter for work activities requiring continuous visual monitoring and clear communication
• Monitor active work areas for hazards, unauthorized access, and unsafe conditions
• Help guide the safe movement and positioning of equipment, materials, and personnel in active work zones
• Maintain visual contact with operators and nearby personnel during controlled work activities
• Assist with barricades, warning zones, restricted-access areas, and traffic-control measures
• Support ladder safety and work involving MEWPs by helping identify hazards and maintain clearances
• Communicate immediately when work must pause, stop, or be adjusted for safety reasons
• Follow project safety plans, job hazard analyses, site-specific requirements, and required trainings
• Wear required PPE at all times and promote safe work practices on site
• Perform other work as assigned

Skills

Safety awareness

Clear communication

Hand signals

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Helix Electric is seeking a dependable Spotter to support safe, efficient jobsite operations. The Spotter will monitor active work areas, guide safe movement of equipment, and maintain communication with operators to prevent hazards.

The role requires OSHA 10 or willingness to obtain, and preferrably experience around moving equipment, with bilingual English/Spanish a plus. This is a full-time on-site position with a strong safety focus.