Safety Specialist

Wiregrass; Ariton (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation and holidays

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness programs

Job summary

Wiregrass Construction is seeking an experienced Safety Specialist to join our team and support safety, health and environmental initiatives across the assigned area. The role involves conducting field inspections, performing hazard assessments, delivering safety training, and maintaining training records.

Travel across the region will be required, and you will help ensure compliance and safe operations. Requirements include a high school diploma, OSHA 29 CFR cert, and 2–3 years of safety

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• 4-year degree in safety or engineering is preferred.
• OSHA 29 CFR certification required.
• MSHA 30 CFR training is optional.
• 2-3 years of safety experience in construction or general industry required.

Responsibilities

• Field Inspections to support safe behaviors and operations.
• Perform workplace hazard assessments and implement solutions.
• Facilitate safety training and coordinate with local leadership.
• Travel throughout the region to support local teams.
• Verify and assist with completion of job task training at crew level.
• Provide training records for entry into the Learning Management System.

Skills

Field Inspections

Hazard Assessments

Safety Training

Public Speaking

Teamwork

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Organization

Deadline Management

Information Management

Confidentiality

Judgment

Computer Literacy

Education

High School Diploma (required)

Bachelors in Safety or Engineering (preferred)

OSHA 29 CFR Certificate

MSHA 30 CFR Trained (Optional)

Job description

We are currently seeking an experiencedSafety Specialistto join our team. If you’re interested in joining an established and expanding company with opportunities for growth and advancement, we encourage you to apply and grow with us!

This position is vital for supporting safety, health and environmental initiatives across the assigned area.

What you will do:

• Field Inspections: Facilitate field inspections that support building safe behaviors and operations.
• Hazard Assessments: Perform workplace hazard assessments and support your team with implemented solutions.
• Safety Training: Facilitation and support local leadership with required safety training programs.
• Travel: Opportunity to travel throughout the region supporting local teams.
• Job Task Training: Verify and assist with the completion of all required job task training at the crew level.
• Training Documentation: Provide records of completed training for data entry into the Learning Management System.

What you will need: (minimum qualifications)

• Education:
• High School Diploma (required)
• 4-year degree from an accredited college in safety or engineering (preferred)
• Certifications:
• Certificate of Completion of OSHA 29 CFR
• (Optional) MSHA 30 CFR Trained
• Experience:
• 2-3 years of safety experience in construction or general industry (required)
• Other Requirements:
• Willingness to travel
• Availability to workdays, nights, and weekends
• This position will have 80% availability at assigned field operations.
• Organizing and Prioritizing: Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Attention to Detail: High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Confidentiality: Maintain confidentiality in all safety and compliance matters.
• Judgment: Exercise sound judgment in all safety-related recommendations.
• Information Management: Proficient in managing and utilizing information effectively.
• Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Deadline Management: Ability to meet deadlines consistently.
• Computer Literacy: Basic computer skills.
• Public Speaking: Comfortable with public speaking and conducting presentations.

Why you should work for Wiregrass Construction:

At Wiregrass Construction, we know our employees are our success, and we provide opportunities that allow them to grow and build meaningful careers. We build an environment where every voice is heard and work as one to build strong relationships that go beyond roads.

In addition, we offer a wide variety of benefits to support our employees’ well-being, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness programs

EEO: Wiregrass Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will not discriminate based on creed/national origin/religion/color/sex/age/wage and status as individual with a disability or protected veteran.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.