Safety Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Hooker Creek is proud to be a Central Oregon, locally owned full service construction materials provider. We are an award winning company providing sand & gravel, ready mix concrete, rental equipment and supplies, new and used equipment and trucking. We always strive to provide excellent customer service and quality products.

Hooker Creek Companies is seeking a Safety Specialist to support and strengthen our company-wide safety program. This role works closely with the Safety Director to help maintain compliance with federal and state regulations while promoting a strong, practical safety culture across all divisions.

This is a hands-on, field-oriented position that blends safety inspections, training, incident response, and regulatory support. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable working independently, and confident interacting with employees at all levels of the organization.

What You'll Do

• Support and reinforce a positive safety culture across all company operations
• Assist in maintaining compliance with OSHA, MSHA, and DOT/FMCSA regulations
• Conduct safety inspections at job sites, plants, and facilities
• Coordinate and document safety meetings and trainings
• Assist with development and delivery of employee safety training, including new hire orientation
• Participate in incident response, including investigations and documentation
• Help maintain OSHA logs, safety records, and regulatory reporting requirements
• Assist with job safety analyses and implementation of safe work practices
• Support regulatory inspections and documentation as directed
• Review driver safety videos and provide coaching feedback
• Collaborate with the Safety Director, HR, and field leadership on safety initiatives
• Respond to after-hours safety incidents as needed

What We're Looking For

• 2+ years of experience in safety or employee management (construction, mining, or similar industry preferred)
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations; MSHA and DOT experience a plus
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently while following established procedures
• Punctual and reliable, with the ability to accommodate early morning start times as required by operations
• Solid organizational skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable working in both office and field environments

Skills and Experience Required:

• Excellent communication, adherence to deadlines, and the ability to prioritize in an ever-changing environment
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills for complex and nuanced situations
• Well-developed interpersonal skills including the ability to assess others' interests and tactfully deliver difficult messages
• Minimum of two years of experience in occupational health and safety, preferably in construction or mining industries; experience with DOT driver regulations is a plus.
• Job-related safety credentials such as OSHA 10/30/500 training, MSHA certification, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Valid Oregon driver's license required; must be insurable under company carrier.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Hooker Creek Companies, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or Oregon state law, including Oregon's pay equity protections under ORS 652.220.

Reasonable Accommodation

Hooker Creek Companies is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Oregon law. If you require an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact HR at View phone number on ziprecruiter.com.

Please note that we are a drug-free workplace. All employees are subject to pre-employment and random drug testing, including marijuana.