Safety Coordinator

This position will provide safety support and oversight across all company operations and will be expected to spend approximately 85% of the time in the field. The individual will work closely with field supervision and employees to promote safe work practices, identify and address potential hazards, and support compliance with company safety policies and applicable regulations. This role will be responsible for a wide range of safety-related duties focused on protecting C.W. Matthews employees, subcontractors, and the traveling public throughout our operations across the State of Georgia.


Below are the duties that are priorities to the individual selected for the position:

• Implement and supervise company safety program and ensure compliance with OSHA job site safety requirements.
• Perform jobsite safety audits and report findings to safety leadership.
• Provide training and be competent in: Fall Protection, Excavations, Confined Spaces, Traffic Control, and all associated Road Construction Hazards.
• Conduct post incident/accident investigations and identifying possible causes and solutions.
• Coordinate initial medical care for injured employees and accompany them to medical care facility.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• General understanding of road construction including bridge, grading, asphalt construction, asphalt plant operations would be preferred.

Requirements

• Must have on-the-job experience in safety training.
• High school diploma (minimum) with a strong preference for an advanced degree in Safety/Construction.
• Must have knowledge of OSHA regulations and recordkeeping, have demonstrated injury management skills, and have the ability to effectively communicate with employees at all levels, from hourly employees to management.
• The ability to work weekends and nights.

Preferred

• OSHA 500 Trainer
• Bilingual (Spanish)

Required Work Experience

• 3 years or more safety experience in road and highway construction.

What CWM Offers You

• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
• Highly competitive Salary
• Health Insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(K) and disability benefits programs
• Boot Allowance
• Child Care Assistance
• Maternity & Parental Leave Benefits
• Annual Bonus
• Company Vehicle

The job duties described herein are not exhaustive and may be supplemented. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/H. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.


No Agency Solicitation: C.W. Matthews does not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters. Resumes submitted to ANY employee of CWM without a signed service agreement will become the property of C.W. Matthews, and no placement fees will be paid.