Safety and Compliance Officer

About the position

Responsibilities

• Report and track accidents and injuries.
• Investigate incidents, accidents, and injuries, preparing reports outlining root causes and recommendations for prevention.
• Review and inspect project traffic control for compliance with safety regulations.
• Conduct field investigations to evaluate construction and maintenance activities for safety.
• Monitor contractor and department operations for safety practices and compliance.
• Analyze near-miss incidents and recommend preventative actions.
• Schedule and conduct safety meetings.
• Assess safety training needs and recommend training programs.
• Instruct and coordinate safety training with the district trainer.
• Investigate industrial and vehicular accidents for tort claims defense.

Requirements

• Experience inspecting highway construction and maintenance project activities for safety compliance.
• Ability to recognize potential safety hazards and recommend corrective actions.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations related to highway construction and maintenance.
• Experience in preparing written reports and making oral presentations.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in developing and delivering safety training courses.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance