Area Safety Manager

Area Safety Manager

Join Helix Traffic Solutions – Traffic Control for a Safer Tomorrow

We're not just placing cones – we're rethinking the way traffic moves. Helix is a national leader in traffic control and work zone safety, delivering smart, responsive solutions across the country. From high-tech ITS systems to boots-on-the-ground support, we're shaping the future of infrastructure safety.

We're a people-first company with a mission to save lives. At Helix, you'll find:

• A culture of safety, service, and integrity
• Real career growth through training and internal mobility
• The backing of a national organization, with the heart of a local team
• A place where your work directly improves public safety

Our work is fast-paced, hands-on, and essential – and that's exactly what makes it rewarding. Every role at Helix plays a part in protecting lives and keeping communities moving. If you're motivated, adaptable, and looking for a career with purpose, we'd be proud to have you on our team.

Job Summary

The Area Safety Manager is responsible for leading the area's safety initiatives to ensure a safe working environment for all employees and quality of work zone set ups.

Essential Functions

• Be a supportive example for our safety program by providing comprehensive training, safety awareness, solid administrative support, and timely incident reporting.
• Ensure that all company personnel are trained regarding safety specific functions such as flagging, safe driving, traffic control set-up, etc.
• Maintain training records and documentation
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local safety laws, regulations, codes, and rules.
• Implement safety and quality procedures at the local level
• Manage quality of work by conducting facility and job-site audits to ensure overall compliance.
• Assist in obtaining information on all claims (Workers Compensation, General Liability, Auto, etc.) and reporting ASAP to the Regional Director of Safety
• Conduct or arrange various training sessions as needed throughout the office locations.
• Maintain the OSHA safety log and other administrative requirements related to safety operations for all locations.
• Monitor and issue guidance on samsara telematics system data

Other Responsibilities

• Help Manage Driver compliance (MVR, Samsara, Accident Reporting, Fleetworthy, etc)
• Help facilitate drug screenings (primarily post-accident and reasonable suspicion).
• Help Oversee USDOT/MUTCD compliance program as well as state specific plans.
• Performs other safety and quality related duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Supervisory and leadership skills
• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail
• Solid knowledge base of OSHA safety regulations and standards

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Working toward a college degree in safety a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years Safety and Training experience
• General understanding of OSHA regulations, USDOT compliance and Traffic Control.
• Professional certifications a plus (Safety Certificate Courses)
• Pass drug screen and MVR background to drive company vehicle.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills required.
• Computer skills in Excel and Word required.
• History of claims reduction and insurance policy administration a plus.
• 5 years Traffic Control or Road Construction experience

Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA 500/501 certificate
• ATSSA/NSC instructor certificate

Work Location

Smyrna, GA (Atlanta)

Work Environment

• 50% Travel to locations in Georgia, Lower Tennessee, & Alabama
• Indoor work in office setting and will include occasional outdoor work environment in and around construction zones
• Occasional exposure to traffic, loud noises, and construction equipment
• M-F Schedule. Schedule may include nights, weekends, and overtime as needed

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Company supplied vehicle for company use.
• Opportunity to enroll in Company health, dental, and vision plans
• Bonus structure based on performance.
• Opportunity to enroll in Company 401K plan.

Helix Traffic Solutions, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.