Safety Director

Rharecruiters; Selma (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Rharecruiters is seeking a Safety Director to own and drive the company-wide safety program across Texas operations, including field leadership in active roadway and highway work zones. The role emphasizes TMUTCD-compliant safety setups, training, and strong incident management.

The ideal candidate brings extensive construction safety leadership, deep OSHA expertise, and relevant certifications (CSP/CHST/OSHA 500).

Qualifications

• Substantial construction safety leadership across roadway, highway, utility, or electrical-infrastructure work.
• Deep OSHA knowledge; work-zone traffic control expertise (TMUTCD) is a major plus.
• Certifications such as CSP, CHST, or OSHA 500 preferred.
• A leader who is respected in the field — comfortable in the truck, on the shoulder, and in the boardroom.

Responsibilities

• Own, implement, and continuously improve the corporate safety program across all Texas operations.
• Lead work-zone and traffic-control safety: TMUTCD-compliant setups, flagging operations, and high-visibility work near live traffic.
• Conduct jobsite audits and field visits; lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action.
• Manage OSHA recordkeeping, reporting, and agency relationships; keep EMR and incident trends moving the right direction.
• Build and deliver safety training for field crews, foremen, and project leadership; oversee fleet and equipment safety.

Skills

Leadership

OSHA knowledge

TMUTCD expertise

Travel readiness

Education

CSP

CHST

OSHA 500

Job description

Safety Director — Transportation Infrastructure — San Antonio Metro, TX

Our client, an established specialty contractor installing traffic signals, roadway lighting, signing, and intelligent transportation systems across Texas, is hiring a Safety Director to own the company-wide safety program — a field-forward leadership role across active roadway and highway work zones statewide.

What You'll Do

• Own, implement, and continuously improve the corporate safety program across all Texas operations
• Lead work-zone and traffic-control safety: TMUTCD-compliant setups, flagging operations, and high-visibility work near live traffic
• Conduct jobsite audits and field visits; lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action
• Manage OSHA recordkeeping, reporting, and agency relationships; keep EMR and incident trends moving the right direction
• Build and deliver safety training for field crews, foremen, and project leadership; oversee fleet and equipment safety

What They're Looking For

• Substantial construction safety leadership experience — roadway, highway, utility, or electrical-infrastructure work strongly preferred
• Deep OSHA knowledge; work-zone traffic control expertise (TMUTCD) is a major plus
• Certifications such as CSP, CHST, or OSHA 500 preferred
• A leader who is respected in the field — comfortable in the truck, on the shoulder, and in the boardroom
• Valid Texas driver's license and ability to travel throughout Texas

Compensation

• Base salary to $150,000 depending on experience, with a growing, well-backed specialty contractor