Safety Observer/Signal Person

Job Description

Job Description

**Construction Safety Spotter / Signal Person

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Summit Service Solutions connects skilled tradespeople with long-term construction and industrial projects where safety, reliability, and teamwork matter. As a Construction Safety Spotter / Signal Person, you will support electricians working from aerial lifts by monitoring surrounding hazards, communicating potential risks, and helping maintain a safe work environment. Your attention to detail and ability to communicate clearly will help protect workers, equipment, and others on the job site.

***This position will be working in Wilmington DE area.

Performance Objectives

• Monitor the work area around electricians operating aerial lifts, identifying nearby workers, equipment, overhead obstructions, and other potential hazards.
• Maintain clear communication with aerial lift operators using approved hand signals, verbal instructions, or radios to assist with safe equipment positioning and movement.
• Act as a designated spotter during lift movement and positioning, helping operators maintain awareness of blind spots, surrounding structures, and changing job site conditions.
• Maintain awareness of overhead power lines, electrical hazards, uneven ground, pedestrian traffic, and other site-specific risks; immediately communicate hazards to the lift operator and site supervisor.
• Establish and maintain safe work zones around aerial lift operations, keeping unauthorized personnel and unnecessary foot traffic clear of the work area.
• Follow site-specific safety procedures, including applicable fall protection requirements, equipment operating boundaries, and construction site rules.
• Stop or call for a pause in work when an unsafe condition develops, communication is lost, or the lift operator's path is no longer clear.
• Coordinate with electricians, lift operators, and site supervision to support efficient workflow without compromising safety.
• Report hazards, near misses, and unsafe conditions promptly to the appropriate supervisor.

**Environment & Resources

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You will work on active construction job sites alongside commercial or industrial electricians performing work from aerial lifts. This is a hands-on, safety-focused support position that requires constant awareness of the surrounding work environment, clear communication, and the ability to remain attentive throughout the shift. Work is full-time, with schedules and assignment details determined by project requirements. Required site safety orientation and training will be provided as applicable to the assignment.

**Essential Qualifications

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• Strong situational awareness and the ability to recognize and communicate potential job site hazards.
• Ability to follow directions, communicate clearly, and maintain consistent attention to safety during active construction operations.
• Willingness to learn and use standardized hand signals and communication procedures for aerial lift operations.
• Ability to work effectively alongside electricians, equipment operators, and construction site supervision.
• Construction experience or previous experience as a spotter, signal person, flagger, or equipment ground guide is preferred.
• OSHA 10, signal person training, or aerial lift safety training is a plus, where applicable to the project.
• Reliable transportation and authorization to work in the United States.
• Ability to work outdoors and remain on your feet for extended periods, including in changing weather conditions.
• If an offer is extended, you will be required to consent to a drug screen and background check. Summit Service Solutions is a drug-free company.

**Role Selling Points

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• Competitive hourly pay based on experience and project requirements.
• Potential eligibility for 401(k) match, PTO, holiday pay, health insurance, and supplemental coverage, subject to applicable eligibility requirements.
• An opportunity to work alongside skilled electricians on active construction projects without needing to perform electrical installations yourself.
• A recruiting team that values safety, integrity, reliability, and teamwork.

Apply now or call View phone number on ziprecruiter.com. Join Summit Service Solutions and help keep construction crews working safely.

You should be proficient in:

• Flagging
• Hand signals
• Non Verbal Communication