Safety Tech

Sheakley; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 144,000 - 160,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Completion bonus

Job summary

Sheakley in Tampa, FL is seeking a Safety Technician to provide daily field safety oversight for crane-related operations on a long-term construction project. The role emphasizes hands-on safety, hazard recognition, and active involvement in lifting activities.

Qualified candidates will have OSHA certifications, CPR, and 2+ years crane safety experience, with Procore proficiency and strong on-site presence. Local candidates preferred for this 1099 contractor assignment.

Qualifications

• OSHA 500 or 510 certification required.
• Current First Aid/CPR certification required.
• Minimum 2+ years crane safety experience.
• Experience supporting active commercial construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily field safety oversight for construction and crane-related operations.
• Maintain a highly visible presence throughout active work areas.
• Monitor crane activities, rigging operations, material handling, and critical lifts.
• Conduct routine site inspections, audits, observations, and hazard assessments.
• Review lift plans, JHAs, and pre-task planning activities.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and project-specific safety requirements.
• Identify unsafe conditions and coordinate timely corrective actions.
• Provide field coaching and reinforce safe work practices with craft personnel.
• Coordinate safety activities with project management, supervision, and subcontractors.
• Participate in incident investigations and corrective action implementation.
• Maintain required safety documentation, inspection records, and compliance reports.
• Promote a proactive safety culture throughout the project.

Skills

Crane safety experience

Field safety presence

Hazard recognition

Education

OSHA 500/510 Certification

First Aid/CPR Certification

BCSP credential (CHST/ASP/CSP)

Tools

Procore

Job description

Safety Technician

Location: Tampa, FL

Duration: 2 Years (Start: ASAP)

Type: 1099 Contractor

Compensation & Schedule

Pay Rate: $60/hr

Overtime: Available based on project schedule

Per Diem: None (Local Only)

Completion Bonus: $150/month

Pay Frequency: Weekly

Schedule: Monday-Saturday | Approximately 48 Hours/Week

Additional Schedule Details: Long-term assignment supporting the full duration of the project.

Why This Opportunity?

Join a contractor supporting the new construction of two student housing buildings in Tampa, Florida. This opportunity provides hands‑on safety oversight with a specialized focus on crane operations, rigging activities, and high‑risk construction work throughout a multi‑year project.

Required Qualifications

• OSHA 500 or OSHA 510 Certification
• Current First Aid/CPR Certification
• Minimum 2+ years of crane safety experience
• Experience supporting active commercial construction projects
• Knowledge of crane operations, rigging practices, and lift planning
• Strong field safety presence and hazard recognition skills

Preferred Qualifications

• NCCO Rigging Certification
• Crane Institute of America Certification or equivalent
• Crawler Crane Experience
• Procore Proficiency
• Commercial or multi‑story building construction experience
• CHST, ASP, CSP, or other BCSP credential

What You'll Be Doing

• Provide daily field safety oversight for construction and crane-related operations
• Maintain a highly visible presence throughout active work areas
• Monitor crane activities, rigging operations, material handling, and critical lifts
• Conduct routine site inspections, audits, observations, and hazard assessments
• Review lift plans, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and pre‑task planning activities
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and project‑specific safety requirements
• Identify unsafe conditions and coordinate timely corrective actions
• Provide field coaching and reinforce safe work practices with craft personnel
• Coordinate safety activities with project management, supervision, and subcontractors
• Participate in incident investigations and corrective action implementation
• Maintain required safety documentation, inspection records, and compliance reports
• Promote a proactive safety culture throughout the project

Technical Knowledge

• OSHA Construction Standards
• Crane Safety & Lift Planning
• Rigging Operations
• Critical Lift Procedures
• Crawler Crane Operations
• Material Handling Activities
• Fall Protection & Elevated Work
• Aerial Lifts & MEWPs
• Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)
• Incident Investigation & Corrective Actions
• Contractor Safety Management
• Construction Risk Assessment & Mitigation
• Procore Documentation & Project Management Systems

What Success Looks Like

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on, field‑focused safety professional with experience supporting crane operations, rigging activities, and commercial construction projects.

Success in this role requires maintaining a strong field presence, proactively identifying hazards, effectively communicating with operators, riggers, and supervision, and ensuring lifting operations and construction activities are executed safely while supporting project productivity and schedule goals.

Salary: $60 per hour