Safety Specialist

Dks Contracting Inc; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Dks Contracting Inc in Chandler, Arizona is seeking a Safety Specialist to support and strengthen our safety program across field operations and internal systems. You will work closely with the Safety Manager to ensure safety efforts are consistent, organized, and followed through to completion.

You will conduct jobsite inspections, document findings, manage corrective actions, and help improve safety management systems and tools.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction experience (safety or field roles).
• Experience in heavy civil construction, including excavation or underground work.
• OSHA 30 Certification (or ability to obtain) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct jobsite safety inspections and audits, including documentation and follow-up of findings.
• Perform pre-mobilization site walks to identify hazards and safety considerations.
• Attend onsite safety and project meetings to stay aligned with risks.
• Be present during high-risk activities (excavation, trenching, confined space work).
• Inspect trenching and underground operations for compliance and safe practices.
• Manage documentation for incidents, inspections, and safety observations from start to finish.
• Track corrective actions and ensure timely resolution.
• Maintain audit-ready safety records and ensure consistency across projects.

Skills

5+ years construction safety

Heavy civil experience

Attention to detail

Tools

HCSS

Job description

Safety Specialist – Heavy Civil Construction

We are seeking a Safety Specialist to support and strengthen the execution of our safety program across both field operations and internal systems. Working closely with the Safety Manager, this position plays a critical role in ensuring safety efforts are consistent, organized, and followed through to completion, while contributing to the long-term development of the company’s safety program.

What You’ll Do

Support Field Safety Efforts

• Conduct jobsite safety inspections and audits, including documentation and follow-up of findings
• Perform pre-mobilization site walks to identify potential hazards and safety considerations before work begins
• Attend onsite safety and project meetings to stay aligned with upcoming work and risks
• Be present during high-risk activities (excavation, trenching, confined space work) to support safe execution
• Inspect trenching and underground operations to verify compliance and safe practices

Own Documentation & Follow-Through

• Manage documentation for incidents, inspections, and safety observations from start to finish
• Track corrective actions and ensure items are resolved in a timely manner
• Maintain accurate, organized, and audit-ready safety records
• Support consistency and quality of documentation across all projects and teams

Improve Systems & Processes

• Support and help improve the company’s safety management systems and tools
• Identify gaps or inefficiencies in current processes and implement practical improvements
• Help standardize documentation, forms, and workflows
• Ensure safety data is accurate, complete, and usable for decision-making

Support Planning & Coordination

• Participate in project coordination and planning meetings
• Review schedules and upcoming work to help identify safety considerations in advance
• Align safety efforts with project timelines, especially for complex or higher-risk scopes

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of construction experience (safety or field roles such as foreman, operator, etc.)
• Experience in heavy civil construction, including excavation or underground work, strongly preferred
• Someone who:
  • Takes ownership and follows through without being asked
  • Is organized and detail-oriented with strong documentation habits
  • Communicates effectively with both field teams and leadership
  • Is comfortable working in both field and office environments
  • Has a practical, problem-solving mindset and willingness to learn

Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA 30 Certification (or ability to obtain)
• Experience with safety management software (HCSS or similar)
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Growth Opportunity

This role is designed as a pathway into a Safety Manager position as you develop leadership capability and take on increased responsibility within the safety program.

Why This Role

• Opportunity to work closely with experienced leadership and gain exposure to all aspects of a construction safety program
• Involvement in both field operations and company-wide safety systems
• Ability to directly impact how safety is executed and improved across projects
• Clear path for professional growth into a leadership role