Spotter / Safety Attendant

Spotter / Safety Attendant

Tekfortune is a fast-growing consulting firm specialized in permanent, contract & project-based staffing services for world's leading organizations in a broad range of industries. In this quickly changing economic landscape, virtual recruiting and remote work are critical for the future of work. To support the active project demands and skills gaps, our staffing experts can help you find the best job for you.

Location: Atlanta, GA _ Onsite

Role Summary

The Safety Attendant will provide dedicated field safety coverage during system bring-up, testing, commissioning, and operations. Responsibilities include monitoring guideways and access points, maintaining radio communication with the OCC, performing safety inspections, activating E-Stops when required, managing restricted areas, supporting emergency response, and maintaining accurate incident records.

Required Skills / Certifications

• High School Diploma or higher.
• Experience in transit operations, field safety, industrial operations, testing, emergency response, security, or similar safety-sensitive environments.
• Strong situational awareness and calm judgment under pressure.
• Clear verbal, written, and radio communication skills.
• Ability to identify unsafe conditions, activate emergency stop systems, and escalate concerns.
• Ability to monitor vehicles and operating areas and accurately document incidents.
• Must be available for rotating onsite shifts and physically able to stand/walk for extended periods.

Nice to Have

• Engineering degree.
• Experience with automated transit, autonomous vehicles, rail, test tracks, or proving grounds.
• Emergency response, evacuation, restricted-area access, or test-support experience.