Safety Director

Peyton Resource Group; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Peyton Resource Group is seeking a Safety Director to protect our people, equipment, and traveling public. This hands-on role blends fieldwork and office tasks, ensuring every activity meets top safety and compliance standards.

You’ll lead programs aligned with TxDOT, OSHA, and FMCSA regulations, drive audits and trainings, investigate incidents, and manage fleet safety. The ideal candidate thrives in problem-solving and coaching others toward safer practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Construction Management, or related field (preferred).
• Minimum 10 years of safety experience in construction, traffic control, utilities, or heavy equipment industries.
• Knowledge of OSHA, TxDOT, MUTCD, FMCSA/DOT, and ANSI safety standards.
• Safety certifications preferred: OSHA 30, CPR/First Aid, CSP, CHST, or equivalent.
• Strong communication and training skills; bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
• Ability to travel statewide to job sites and facilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety programs and cultivate a culture of accountability and awareness.
• Conduct jobsite audits and lead safety trainings to ensure compliance.
• Manage incident investigations and fleet safety compliance.
• Collaborate with field and office teams to shape safety systems and practices.
• Support execution of TxDOT/OSHA/FMCSA regulations in daily operations.

Skills

OSHA standards

TxDOT standards

MUTCD knowledge

FMCSA/DOT knowledge

ANSI standards

OSHA 30

CPR/First Aid

CSP

CHST

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication skills

Training skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Construction Management, or related field

Job description

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Construction Management, or related field (preferred).
• Minimum 10 years of safety experience in construction, traffic control, utilities, or heavy equipment industries.
• Knowledge of OSHA, TxDOT, MUTCD, FMCSA/DOT, and ANSI safety standards.
• Safety certifications preferred: OSHA 30, CPR/First Aid, CSP, CHST, or equivalent.
• Strong communication and training skills; bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
• Ability to travel statewide to job sites and facilities.

As a Safety Director, you’ll play a critical role in protecting our people, our equipment, and the traveling public. This position is hands-on and highly visible — you’ll be out in the field, on job sites, and in our facilities, ensuring that every task meets the highest safety and compliance standards.

You’ll lead by example, developing and implementing programs that align with TxDOT, OSHA, and FMCSA regulations while building a culture of accountability and awareness. From conducting jobsite audits and leading safety trainings to managing incident investigations and fleet compliance, you’ll help shape the systems that keep our teams safe and our operations running smoothly.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in both the field and the office, enjoys problem-solving, and has a passion for coaching others toward safer work practices.