Safety & Training Specialist

Pueblo County; Pueblo (CO); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Vacation and sick leave

Remote & hybrid work opportunities

County Retirement Program

Career growth support

Diversity and inclusion

Fitness Center

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Pueblo County is seeking a Training Director for Road and Bridge to direct and manage employee training for new and ongoing staff. You will develop safety regulations, lead safety investigations, and create curricula for classroom and on-the-job training across roles in road maintenance and construction.

You will design and deliver agency training programs, conduct safety meetings, and monitor training effectiveness.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Technical or vocational schooling preferred in relevant fields.
• Nine+ years heavy equipment operating experience required.
• Two+ years supervisory or training experience required.
• Valid Class A CDL with tanker and air brake endorsements required on hire.
• MSHA certificate and trainer certificate required within 30 days of hire.
• Certified Flagger Certification required within 30 days of hire.
• CPR/First Aid/AED certificate and trainer certificate required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements safety policies and procedures; conducts audits and inspections.
• Designs, develops, presents, and monitors agency-specific training programs and curricula.
• Conducts employee training for new and ongoing staff across classifications.
• Develops assessment tools to measure learning needs and training effectiveness.
• Maintains training records and tracks certification expirations; coordinates renewals.

Skills

Safety program development

Training delivery

Audits and inspections

Incident investigation

Curriculum design

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational/technical training in automotive tech, industrial tech, welding, construction, engineering or project management

Tools

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

Directs and manages employee training for new and ongoing Road and Bridge employees and develops training goals and objectives in conjunction with departmental plans and goals. Develops safety regulations and procedures. Creates and conducts safety meetings and leads all safety/accident incident investigations. Performs full performance-level training and safety work by conducting classroom and on-the-job training for employees on the methods, techniques, and procedures associated with their work assignments. Develops training curriculum and materials and evaluates the effectiveness of the training program.

• Develops and implements safety policies and procedures. Conducts regular safety audits and inspections. Identifies potential hazards and devise strategies to mitigate them. Trains employees on safe work practices and procedures. Investigates accidents and incidents to determine root causes and implement corrective actions. Maintains accurate records of safety-related activities. Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations.
• Designs, develops, presents, and monitors agency-specific training programs including classroom and on-the-job training; determines appropriate learning goals and objectives and methodology to be used; develops course curriculums and reviews course content with managers and subject matter experts; evaluates employee participation, responsiveness, and improvement related to trainings and such evaluations become part of employee records. Acts as designated trainer for programs including but not limited to; Flagger Certifications, Mine Safety and Health Administration Certifications (MSHA), and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid.
• Conducts employee training for all new and ongoing employees including, but not limited to, Highway Maintenance Workers, Equipment Operators, and Heavy Equipment Operators; provides technical expertise to staff and establishes section and staff work programs and objectives; periodically meets with training participants to measure employee training needs and progress.
• Develops appropriate assessment tools to collect the necessary information for assessing learning needs and determining the most suitable instructional design and content. Prepares reports regarding the effectiveness of training and prepares and maintains records on student progress; tracks, updates, and maintains employee training files; recommends discipline in cases of severe training deficiencies.
• Evaluates student progress using written examinations and/or practical examinations and adjusts teaching approaches to accommodate students’ needs; determines and conducts remedial or corrective training as required or necessary; monitors certification expirations and orders refreshers and re-certifications; directs individual employees to remedial or specialized training where their effort or success at training has been deficient.
• Performs audits of department training programs and consults with staff members and managers to determine if training programs are meeting expectations; updates and maintains training materials and methods to keep current with the newest techniques and evaluates and modifies training programs as needed; independently drives to training activities, work sites, and meetings; independently drives heavy construction equipment for instructional purposes.
• Meets with various state and local agencies to exchange information pertaining to best practices in training and technology and implements improved training techniques.
• Performs other duties as appropriate or necessary for performance of the job.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalency required.
• Technical or Vocational School from an accredited college or university in Automotive Technology, Industrial Technology Maintenance, Welding, Construction, Engineering, or Project Management preferred

Experience

• Minimum of nine (9) years or more Heavy Equipment Operating experience in the road maintenance/road construction industry required.
• Minimum of two (2) years or more Supervisory or Training experience required.

Licenses & Certifications

• Valid Class A Commercial DL with tanker and air brake endorsements required upon hire.
• Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Certificate and Trainer Certificate required within 30-days of hire.
• Certified Flagger Certification required within 30-days of hire
• CPR/First Aid/AED Certificate and Trainer Certificate required within 30-days of hire

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for full-time employees
• Generous Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual
• Remote & Hybrid working opportunities
• County Retirement Program
• Autonomy to grow and find your career path with supportive leadership
• Truly inclusive and diverse environment
• Fitness Center (Historic Pueblo Courthouse Building)
• May be eligible for up to 12-weeks Paid Parental Leave Benefits (full-time employees)