Safety Professional

Wright Tree Service, Inc.; Mammoth Lakes (CA); Hybrid; USD 123,984,000 - 141,893,000; Full time

Job summary

Wright Tree Service, Inc. is seeking a Safety Professional to oversee the safety program and support the Safety Manager with field observations and data analysis. Travel to client sites is frequent as part of the role.

The position emphasizes safety compliance, data-driven improvements, and collaboration with the team to implement training and corrective actions. A strong safety background and ISA Arborist Certification are required.

Qualifications

• Five years’ experience supporting or leading safety programs from any industry.
• ISA Arborist Certification.
• A State issued Driver’s License with a clear MVR.
• Complete OSHA 30 within 6 months of start date.
• Tree Risk Assessment Qualification.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety standards, handbook, and regulations.
• Analyze safety data in systems (Lytx, Geotab, Fleetio).
• Identify safety trends, incidents, and training needs.
• Submit monthly safety deliverables to client.
• Perform field observations and follow up with corrective actions.

Skills

Safety program knowledge

Verbal & written communication

Teamwork

English proficiency

Education

ISA Arborist Certification

OSHA 30 Certification

Tree Risk Assessment Qualification

Job description

Hourly Wage: $44.05 Title: Safety Professional FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Reports To: Regional Supervisor Effective: 03/2024 Revised:

JOB SUMMARY

The Safety Professional assists in overseeing aspects of the safety program. They review critical field observations and safety data to the Safety Manager and provide feedback on and administer operational improvements, with frequent travel.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions:

• Ensure compliance with SCE safety standard, handbook, and COSP.
• Analyze safety data in various systems (Lytx, Geotab, Fleetio).
• Identify safety trends, incident reports, and processes to determine necessary corrective actions and/or training.
• Compile and submit monthly safety deliverables to client.
• Complete job behavior observations on field personnel within client contract and follow up with corrective actions as necessary.
• Collaborate with team to identify unique safety challenges to the client and help develop appropriate trainings and/or processes to reduce future challenges.
• Remain current with inspection processes and practices by performing regular field work as needed.
• Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright and CNUC’s culture of safety and employee ownership.
• Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintain knowledge of and follows all company policies and procedures.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Position may require some outside travel. During emergencies or natural disasters may be required to be on duty for the duration of the disaster.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Five years’ experience supporting or leading safety programs from any industry. This may include: safety requirements, recognizing, and/or mitigating workplace hazards.
• ISA Arborist Certification.
• A State issued Driver’s License with a clear MVR.
• Complete OSHA 30 within 6 months of start date.
• Tree Risk Assessment Qualification.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Knowledge of all applicable safety rules and regulations – OSHA, ANSI, DOT.
• Knowledge of Federal and State regulations relating to Utility Vegetation Management (UVM).
• Knowledge of risk assessment of jobsite hazards and appropriate hazard controls.
• Exhibit proficiency in program specifications, regulations, and standards.
• Ability to train and educate employees on safety initiatives.
• Ability to work both independently and as team.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Superior organization and time management skills.
• Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with employees and vendors.

ENVIRONMENTAL AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS

The physical responsibilities of this position constantly require effective bending, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. This position often involves medium work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Must be able to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of work assigned or make general observations of the community; close visual acuity, such as reading a computer screen, reading printed material, inspection of small defects, and using measurement devices. The functions of this position are subject to environmental conditions of both inside and outside activities, and may be routinely exposed to noise, vibration, working hazards such as proximity to moving parts, mechanical equipment, moving vehicles, electrical current, heights, exposure to heat, exposure to chemicals, work in close quarters, narrow aisles or passageways, communicable diseases, bloodborne pathogens, cleaning chemicals, dust, odors, and a variety of pets.

INTELLECTUAL/EMOTIONAL REQUIREMENTS

The occupant of this position must be able to perform the responsibilities of the position well under pressure. The position requires adaptability to performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure. This position requires the ability to deal with and find a resolution to problems and maintain a productive working relationship with employees which may be interrupted frequently to meet the needs and requests of others. It also requires adaptability to fluctuate between priorities daily while being responsive to needs as they arise.

Wright Tree Service of the West employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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At Wright Tree Service, we recognize that our employees are the foundation of a successful business. We are committed to providing our employees with the training and resources needed to elevate their position into a successful career. We provide opportunities to earn certifications, leadership programs and customized trainings. Safety is our #1 value – this culture is guided by our “Brother’s and Sister’s Keeper” pledge to keep both ourselves and others safe.