Safety Coordinator - Cincinnati, OH

Sheakley Workforce Staffing; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 68,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Job summary

Sheakley Workforce Staffing is seeking a hands-on Safety Coordinator for Cincinnati and Dayton markets. The role supports field leadership and project teams on major hospital, utility, and site development projects, emphasizing safety program execution and regulatory compliance.

You will perform jobsite inspections, hazard assessments, and incident investigations while maintaining strong field presence and proactive safety measures. The position offers path to long-term W2 leadership roles.

Qualifications

• OSHA 30 Construction Certification.
• 3+ years of safety experience or a recent Safety Degree graduate.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently across multiple project locations.
• Willingness to spend the majority of time in the field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine jobsite inspections and safety audits.
• Monitor project compliance with company and regulatory requirements.
• Support implementation of site safety controls and PPE programs.
• Identify hazards and coordinate corrective actions.
• Conduct field observations and safety assessments.
• Assist with incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Review jobsite safety performance and documentation.
• Support toolbox talks and safety communications.
• Assist project teams with JHAs and hazard assessments.
• Work closely with supervisors, foremen, and project leadership.
• Promote a proactive safety culture across all assigned projects.
• Travel between jobsites in the Cincinnati and Dayton markets.

Skills

OSHA 30 Construction Certification

Safety experience

Strong communication

Independent work

Field work

Education

Safety degree

Job description

Safety Coordinator

Location: Cincinnati & Dayton, OH Area
Duration: Temp-to-Hire (Start: ASAP)
Type: 1099 Contractor Transitioning to Full-Time W2 Employee

Compensation & Schedule

Contract Pay Rate: $46/hr (1099)
Target Full-Time Salary Upon Conversion: $68,000-$85,000 Annually
Benefits: Full Benefits Package Upon W2 Conversion
Vehicle Program: Company vehicle provided after transition to W2. Fuel card or mileage reimbursement available upon start.
Pay Frequency: Weekly during contract period
Schedule: Monday-Friday | First Shift | Approximately 40 Hours/Week
Additional Schedule Details: Occasional night and weekend work may be required. Position consists of approximately 75% field work and 25% office responsibilities.

Why This Opportunity?

Join a growing contractor specializing in plumbing, underground utilities, and site development throughout the Cincinnati and Dayton markets. This opportunity begins as a 1099 contract position with the intent to transition into a long-term full-time employee role for the right candidate.

The Safety Coordinator will work directly with field leadership and project teams supporting major hospitals, research facilities, commercial developments, and educational construction projects while gaining exposure to a wide variety of heavy civil, utility, and site development operations.

This position offers significant career growth potential, including a path toward future safety leadership roles within the organization.

Required Qualifications

• OSHA 30 Construction Certification
• Minimum 3+ years of safety experience OR recent Safety Degree graduate
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently throughout multiple project locations
• Willingness to spend the majority of time in the field

Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA 510 Certification
• First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
• Trenching & Excavation Experience
• Underground Utility Construction Experience
• Heavy Equipment Safety Experience
• Confined Space Experience
• Fall Protection Experience
• Hot Work Permitting Experience
• Experience conducting incident investigations, JHAs, inspections, and audits

What You'll Be Doing

• Conduct routine jobsite inspections and safety audits
• Monitor project compliance with company and regulatory requirements
• Support implementation of site safety controls and PPE programs
• Identify hazards and coordinate corrective actions
• Conduct field observations and safety assessments
• Assist with incident investigations and root cause analysis
• Review jobsite safety performance and documentation
• Support toolbox talks and safety communications
• Assist project teams with JHAs and hazard assessments
• Work closely with supervisors, foremen, and project leadership
• Promote a proactive safety culture throughout all assigned projects
• Travel between jobsites in the Cincinnati and Dayton markets

Technical Knowledge

Candidates should have working knowledge of:

• OSHA Construction Standards
• Excavation & Trenching Safety
• Underground Utility Construction
• Heavy Equipment Operations
• Confined Space Entry
• Fall Protection Systems
• Hot Work Permitting
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)
• Incident Investigation & Corrective Actions
• Safety Audits & Compliance Inspections
• Construction Risk Assessment & Mitigation
• Contractor Safety Management

What Success Looks Like

The ideal candidate is a hands-on, field-focused safety professional who enjoys building relationships with crews and project leadership while maintaining strong safety standards.

Success in this role requires maintaining a consistent field presence, effectively communicating with craft personnel, proactively identifying hazards, and helping project teams safely execute excavation, utility, and site development activities.

Candidates who demonstrate strong leadership, communication skills, and a team-oriented approach will have the opportunity to transition from contract status into a long-term W2 career with the company.