Safety Technician | Construction

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

PTO and holidays

Benefits package (medical, dental, etc

Employee Assistance Program

Career development & referral bonuses

Job summary

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing is seeking a Safety Technician to protect workers and reinforce a strong safety culture on construction sites. You will work directly with employees and site leaders to reinforce safe practices, identify hazards, and ensure readiness of safety gear and procedures for daily operations.

The ideal candidate has at least two years of safety experience, OSHA 30, and current First Aid/CPR/AED certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least two years of safety experience; construction experience preferred.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• Current First Aid, CPR, and AED certification.
• Knowledge of OSHA, Virginia, NFPA, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers safety requirements.
• CSST or CHST certification, bilingual skills, or Train-the-Trainer credentials are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Visit jobsites to assess work areas, equipment, and safety practices.
• Coach employees and site leaders on safe work habits and procedures.
• Help ensure compliance with OSHA requirements, company policies, and applicable safety standards.
• Identify hazards and recommend corrective actions, then follow up on implementation.
• Check that safety equipment, protective gear, fire-prevention equipment, and first aid supplies are available and ready to use.
• Assist with job hazard analyses and workplace incident and claim investigations.
• Recommend safety equipment and supplies for field operations.

Skills

Coaching

Hazard assessment

OSHA compliance

Field safety

Incident investigations

Communication

Bilingual

Education

OSHA 30 certification

First Aid/CPR/AED

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Safety equipment knowledge

Job description

Safety Technician | Construction

Our client is looking for an experienced Safety Technician who cares about protecting people and building a strong safety culture. You’ll work directly with employees and site leaders to reinforce safe practices, spot potential hazards, and help keep jobsites compliant and prepared.

Help Make Every Jobsite Safer

Our client is looking for an experienced Safety Technician who cares about protecting people and building a strong safety culture. You’ll work directly with employees and site leaders to reinforce safe practices, spot potential hazards, and help keep jobsites compliant and prepared. If you enjoy coaching others, solving problems in the field, and making a real difference in people’s day-to-day safety, this could be a great next step.

What You’ll Do

• Visit jobsites to assess work areas, equipment, and safety practices.
• Coach employees and site leaders on safe work habits and procedures.
• Help ensure compliance with OSHA requirements, company policies, and applicable safety standards.
• Identify hazards and recommend corrective actions, then follow up on implementation.
• Check that safety equipment, protective gear, fire-prevention equipment, and first aid supplies are available and ready to use.
• Assist with job hazard analyses and workplace incident and claim investigations.
• Recommend safety equipment and supplies for field operations.

What You’ll Bring

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least two years of safety experience; construction experience is preferred.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• Current First Aid, CPR, and AED certification.
• Knowledge of—or the ability to learn—applicable OSHA, Virginia, NFPA, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers safety requirements.
• CSST or CHST certification, bilingual skills, or Train-the-Trainer credentials are a plus.

What Our Client Offers

• Competitive wages
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Medical, dental, life, vision, and disability benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career development and referral incentives