Safety Representative

Dugan & Meyers; Portsmouth (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Certification opportunities

401(k) with company match

Health/dental/vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Dugan & Meyers is seeking a Field Safety Representative I to support safety programs on active construction projects in the Ohio area. The role focuses on observing, coaching, and reinforcing safe behaviors to protect workers and improve project SQP.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree and at least four years of construction experience, plus a track record of promoting safety and compliance on-site. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a construction field preferred, with safety emphasis.
• Experience applying safety protocols on construction sites.
• Ability to coach workers on safe practices and behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Promotes the Company's IIF culture by being a safety resource to the project.
• Assists in project compliance with all safety rules and regulations.
• Assists with or conducts case management.
• Ensures a safe work environment.
• Participates in training/certifications.

Skills

Safety coaching

Field safety

Construction experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Founded in 1935, Dugan & Meyers has built a reputation for excellence across General Construction, Construction Management, Design-Build, Water & Wastewater Construction, and Concrete Construction.

We combine the resources of a well-established firm with the supportive, collaborative feel of a close-knit team. At Dugan & Meyers, you’ll have opportunities to learn, grow, and advance your career while working on exciting, impactful projects.

Summary

The Field Safety Representative I promotes the Company's IIF culture by ensuring every co-worker returns home safety every night. Is expected to spend 100% of time in the field observing and coaching co-workers on correction of unsafe conditions and behaviors. Reinforces positive behavior through recognition and/or rewards. Serves as a resource to co-workers by answering questions about safety and sharing lessons learned. Embeds self with the project team and strategically "dives in" using a hands-on approach to improve project safety, quality, and productive (SQP).

Roles and Responsibilities

The Field Safety Representative I will possess competency in the following areas in order to perform the role in a safe, productive, and effective manner. Note that the areas listed are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by co-workers assigned to this role. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.

• Promotes the Company's IIF Culture by Being a Safety Resource to the Project
• Assists in Project Compliance with all Safety Rules and Regulations
• Assists with or Conducts Case Management
• Ensures a Safe Work Environment
• Participates in Training/Certifications

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and minimum 4 years of construction experience.
• Career Growth: Paid training, certification opportunities, and clear advancement paths.
• Competitive Benefits: 401(k) with generous company match, health/dental/vision insurance, and company-paid life insurance.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off
• Job Stability: A growing company with a strong pipeline of projects.

Dugan & Meyers is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and member of the Drug Free Safety Program.