Safety Specialist

Verità Telecommunications Corporation; Northwood (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health insurance options

Life insurance and disability coverage

Job summary

Verità Telecommunications Corporation in Toledo, OH is seeking a Safety Specialist to promote and enforce a culture of safety across our project sites. You will ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company policies while preventing injuries.

The role requires conducting site inspections, leading safety trainings, maintaining records, investigating incidents, and coordinating with operations to implement corrective actions. Travel to job sites may be required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of safety experience in construction, telecom, utility, or industrial environments.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA standards (29 CFR 1926 preferred).
• OSHA 30 certification (required or preferred).
• CPR/First Aid certified.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular job site safety inspections and audits.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, federal, state, and local safety regulations.
• Lead safety orientations and ongoing safety training for field employees.
• Investigate accidents, near misses, and safety incidents; prepare detailed reports.
• Develop and implement corrective action plans.
• Maintain safety documentation including OSHA logs, training records, and certifications.
• Partner with operations managers and supervisors to reinforce safe work practices.
• Monitor PPE compliance and safe equipment operation.
• Assist in developing and updating company safety policies and procedures.
• Participate in safety committee meetings.

Skills

Safety compliance

OSHA knowledge

Safety training

Documentation

Communication

Travel readiness

Job description

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Safety Specialist

Full Time Toledo, OH, Northwood, OH, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 3055

The Safety Specialist is responsible for promoting and enforcing a culture of safety across all job sites and operations. This role ensures compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and industry standards while actively working to prevent workplace injuries and incidents.

Financial Wellbeing

• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and annual merit increase
• 401(k) with company match
• Choice of various PPO, HMO, and HSA accompanied plans

Family & Lifestyle

Planning for the Unexpected

• Short and long-term disability, life insurance Paid for by the company
• Accidental death & dismemberment Paid for by the company
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, and critical illness

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular job site safety inspections and audits
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, federal, state, and local safety regulations
• Lead safety orientations and ongoing safety training for field employees
• Investigate accidents, near misses, and safety incidents; prepare detailed reports
• Develop and implement corrective action plans
• Maintain safety documentation including OSHA logs, training records, and certifications
• Partner with operations managers and supervisors to reinforce safe work practices
• Monitor PPE compliance and safe equipment operation
• Assist in developing and updating company safety policies and procedures
• Participate in safety committee meetings

Qualifications

• 2+ years of safety experience in construction, telecom, utility, or industrial environments
• Strong knowledge of OSHA standards (29 CFR 1926 preferred)
• OSHA 30 certification (required or preferred)
• CPR/First Aid certified
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to travel to job sites as needed
• Strong communication and documentation skills

Preferred Experience (Telecom/Utility Environment)

• Experience with aerial and underground telecom construction
• Knowledge of fall protection, trench safety, confined space, and traffic control
• Experience conducting tailgate meetings and job hazard analyses (JHAs)
• DOT compliance familiarity

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk active job sites
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions