Safety Manager

Gana Trucking & Excavating is a locally owned and operated company that has been serving Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, and South Dakota since 1995. With decades of experience, we specialize in high-quality trucking, earthwork, and excavation services. Our team is committed to safety, sustainability, and delivering exceptional results.

We are a fast-growing organization that takes pride in building a strong safety culture, supporting our employees, and maintaining lasting relationships with our clients and communities.

Role Description
This is a full-time, on-site role for a Safety Manager based out of Martell, NE, supporting multiple active project sites in the Lincoln and Omaha areas.

This position is field-driven and plays a critical role in supporting daily operations, ensuring compliance with OSHA, DOT, and client requirements, and reinforcing a proactive safety culture across all crews.


The Safety Manager will be responsible for conducting jobsite audits, leading safety training, supporting field leadership, investigating incidents, and identifying risks before they become problems. This role is not just about enforcement, it is about building trust, influencing behavior, and helping teams operate safely and efficiently.

Full Job Description Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a dedicated safety role within construction, heavy civil, or similar industry - OR - Recent graduate with a safety-related degree, Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP) designation, and relevant internship or field experience
• Completion of OSHA 30-hour Construction Training
• OSHA 510 (or equivalent) or ability to obtain immediately upon hire
• Working knowledge of OSHA 1926 standards and construction safety practices
• Ability to conduct jobsite safety audits, identify hazards, and implement corrective actions
• Experience with accident/incident investigations, including determining root cause and corrective actions
• Ability to document and maintain accurate safety records, including inspections, incidents, corrective actions, and training documentation
• Ability to lead toolbox talks, field safety meetings, and provide real-time coaching
• Authority and willingness to stop work when unsafe conditions are identified and escalate as needed
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screening
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel regularly between job sites
• Ability to work a consistent 45-50 hour workweek, including travel between job sites. Flexibility for early mornings or longer days may be required. Weekend and holiday work is not typical, but may occur if incident response is needed.
• Ability to work in physically demanding field environments, including uneven terrain, climbing on/off equipment, accessing excavations, and working in varying weather conditions
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and capable of learning company systems (safety platforms, telematics, reporting tools)
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with field personnel and leadership

Preferred Qualifications:
Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) certification or ability to obtain


Experience in heavy civil, excavation, trucking, and earthwork operations


Working knowledge of DOT/FMCSA regulations


Experience with safety training delivery, documentation, and compliance reporting


Exposure to or willingness to learn MSHA requirements and environments

Leadership & Culture Expectations:
Ability to build rapport and credibility in the field, not just enforce policy


Promote a proactive safety culture where employees feel comfortable speaking up, asking questions, and stopping work when needed


Maintain high morale by balancing accountability with respect and professionalism


Ability to hold accountability without damaging relationships or morale


Lead by example through consistent field presence, engagement, and follow-through


Communicate expectations clearly while adapting approach to different personalities and crews


Ability to recognize trends, identify recurring risks, and support continuous improvement efforts


Reinforce that safety is about protecting people and the operation, not just compliance

Compensation & Benefits
Salary: Based on experience and qualifications


Company vehicle provided for travel between job sites


Company benefits package


Pay: From $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:
401(k)


401(k) matching


Dental insurance


Health insurance


Life insurance


Paid time off


Vision insurance