Safety Trainer

Canadian Valley Technology Center; Yukon (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Sick Leave

Vacation

401a Employer Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Flex Benefit Allowance

Retirement Plan

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Canadian Valley Technology Center seeks a Safety Instructor to deliver hands-on and classroom safety courses for WED clients. Flex hours and varied locations are required.

Ideal candidates hold a related bachelor’s degree or 5+ years of safety experience and OSHA 10/30 certifications. Spanish ability is a plus. The position involves maintaining certifications and coordinating with district staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 5+ years' safety experience required.
• Minimum 3-5 years' safety experience in related field.
• Must be certified or able to obtain OSHA 10/30 certifications.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safety courses in classroom and hands-on settings.
• Instruct courses like Safeland USA, arc flash, fall protection, and more.
• Maintain certifications and schedule training with coordinators.

Skills

Safety instruction

Public speaking

Spanish language (preferred)

Education

Bachelor's degree

5+ years safety experience

OSHA 10/30 certification

Tools

OSHA 10/30 training

Job description

Reports To:

Asst. Director - Workforce & Economic Development Division

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Benefits:

Employee Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance; Sick, Personal and Vacation; Paid Teacher Retirement; $3,600 Flex Benefit Allowance; 401a Employer Match; $2000 Employee Tuition Assistance Reimbursement

Summary

The Safety Instructor will provide hands-on and classroom-style educational courses and programs to Workforce & Economic Development (WED) clients on a variety of safety-related topics. Must be able to work flexible hours. Must be able to work and conduct classes in a variety of school and industrial settings.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree in related field of study or minimum of 5 years' experience working in safety as an instructor, or in a position of similar duties and knowledge; minimum high school diploma or equivalent. A minimum of 3-5 years' experience working in safety or related field required. Must be certified or able to become certified to teach OSHA 10 & 30. Preference may be given for ability to communicate in Spanish.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include the following. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provide instruction of safety-related educational courses and programs to students and clients in the following areas:
• Safeland USA and H2S
• Arc Flash
• Forklifts, Aerial lifts, Telehandler, and Scissor Lifts
• First Aid/AED/CPR (Red Cross, American Heart, Medic 1stAid)
• Confined Space
• Fall Protection
• OSHA 10 & 30, General & Construction
• Respiratory Protection/Fit Testing
• Present other courses and programs as needed and where qualified;
• Maintain current certifications;
• Receive direction and respond promptly to queries from district workforce development coordinators who are scheduling training opportunities;
• Keep calendar listing of commitments up to date;
• Complete all paperwork and data entry for each class

Professional Development

• Willing to attend professional development meetings
• Willing to obtain additional job-related certifications on an ongoing basis
• Stay current on OSHA regulations and ODOL safety reporting requirements

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The primary work environment is in an office/classroom environment that regularly requires employee to sit, stand and/or walk for extended periods of time. Requires reliable, dependable and punctual attendance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. The employee may be around loud machinery, chemical and/or equipment. This is not an exhaustive list and reasonable accommodations may be made as needed.

Canadian Valley Technology Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs, activities and employment. The following persons have be designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Title IX Coordinator: [e-mail]; 504 Coordinators:[e-mail], 405-422-2626, 6505 E Hwy 66, El Reno, OK 73036.

Position Type:

Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required