Safety Intern

Application Instructions

Why Join Our Team

At Lyles Services Co., a subsidiary of Lyles Construction Group, of we take pride in our employee and client-centric culture. Our employees and customers are at the forefront of everything we do and how we operate our business. Safety is our top priority and we work hard to ensure everyone goes home to their loved ones each day.

We are looking for ambitious individuals to join our team, who are passionate about their performance and who will continue to execute and believe in our core values of:

• Teamwork: We recognize our primary asset is our people. Mutual respect provides the foundation for our success.
• Integrity: Our work is performed with high standards of service, quality, and integrity and because of this, we have had the privilege to lead some of the most innovative projects in California.
• Commitment: We understand that lasting relationships are the lifeline of our business so we pay personal attention to our clients by focusing on them as collaborative partners.

If you are looking for a company who will value you and provide you with great employee benefits, training and development opportunities, career growth and the opportunity to be a part of something bigger, then Lyles Services Co. is right for you!

Position Description

Job Purpose

To assist in the implementation of the Lyles Construction Group's Injury and Illness Prevention Program. Specifically, ensures safe and healthy working conditions through inspections, reports, recommendations, and training to promote safety consciousness and support our Zero Incident Safety Culture.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential duties and other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Develop and Maintain SAFETY Compliance and Knowledge

• Develop current knowledge of Safety Laws and Regulations
• Stay informed of new developments in the Safety field
• Develop a working knowledge of Safety information databases and searchable resources
• Work on construction projects or in the office to assist with the day-to-day activities associated with safety and loss control
• Participate in training at safety meetings, toolbox meetings and safety orientations
• Work directly with a mentor while finding solutions to real world problems
• Gain the skills and knowledge to become a future leader in the construction industry

Learning and Development

• Cultivate interpersonal skills
• Foster time management skills

SAFETY Administration

• Assist with new hire onboarding and safety orientation process.
• Assist with safety training, development of training materials, programs, and presentations.
• Assist with various safety inspections, safety observations, and safety reports
• Assist in maintaining safety records, including Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), training records, toolbox meetings, maintenance of OSHA logs, maintenance of SDSs and chemical inventory, incident investigations and metrics
• Assist in the development and implementation of safety related programs to meet or exceed company safety standards

Position Requirements

Qualifications

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.

Required Education and Experience

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health or a related field of study.

Desired Skills and Knowledge

• Professionalism
• Excellent phone etiquette
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• A valid California Driver's License

Competencies

To perform this job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Effective Communication

Ensures that regular, consistent, and effective communication takes place. Ensures that important information is shared with others, on a timely basis as appropriate, in their organizational unit. Proactive in keeping their manager informed, on a regular basis, about progress and problems to avoid surprises.

Collaboration

Develops, maintains, and strengthens partnerships with others inside or outside of the organization who can provide information, assistance, and support. Recognizes and appreciates the business concerns and perspectives of others. Provides valuable and needed assistance and support to others.

Initiative

Identifies what needs to be done and takes action before being asked or required. Does more than what is normally required in a situation. Seeks out others involved, in a situation, to learn their perspectives.

Thoroughness

Monitors the quality of one's own work. Acts to verify information and checks the accuracy of own work. Develops and uses systems to organize and keep track of information or work progress. Organizes information or materials for others. Carefully reviews and checks the accuracy of information in work reports provided to management and others.

Conflict Management

Functions effectively when under pressure and/or while experiencing rapidly changing or uncertain conditions. Maintains self-control and composure in the face of stress, opposition, or provocation. Effectively handles a variety of complex and difficult problems or tasks at once. Maintains a positive attitude under difficult circumstances. Quickly adapts and constructively reacts to unforeseen circumstances and setbacks, reducing their severity.

Personal Integrity

Develops and practices the highest ethical standards.

Physical Requirements

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Office - The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job Site - While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Company is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters if you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email View email address on click.appcast.io. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail View email address on click.appcast.io or call toll-free View phone number on click.appcast.io.

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Notice to Staffing Agencies

The Company will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from candidates. Any unsolicited resumes sent to the Company, including via mailing address, fax machine, email, or directly to employees, will be considered the property of the Company. The Company will not pay any fee for placements resulting from unsolicited resumes. The Company will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees.

Agencies must receive advance written approval from the Company's recruiting representative before submitting resumes, and only in conjunction with a valid, fully executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. The Company will not pay fees to any Agency without such an agreement in place. Agency agreements must be in writing and signed by the Human Resources Representative or their designee; no other Company employee is authorized to enter into agreements regarding candidate placements on behalf of the Company. Please send any questions or concern to View email address on click.appcast.io.