Safety Intern - Northern CA Bay Area '25-'26

Division: Bay Area Main Project Location(s): Walnut Creek, CA 94595 USA Minimum Years Experience: Not specified Travel Involved: Limited travel may be required, access to reliable transportation required Job Type: Temporary Job Classification: Entry Education: Degree in Progress Job Family: Environmental Health and Safety Compensation: Intern Non-Exempt Position Description: Assist in activities associated with safety and loss control while working on construction projects or office locations. Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities Assist with implementing Building L.I.F.E. (Living Injury Free Everyday) and project safety program under supervisor direction. Assist with identifying and reporting safety violations or unsafe practices, with emphasis on situations of imminent danger to life or property. Assist with coordination of safety duties for safety committees, preplanning meetings, and tool‑box meetings. Assist with coordination of training at safety meetings, tool‑box meetings, and orientations. Assist with reviewing subcontractor safety programs for completeness and compliance with company policies. Assist with promoting safe work practices and safe working conditions in accordance with company, Federal, State and Local regulations, and owner/contractual requirements. Assist with administration of drug screening program aligned with company and/or client requirements. Assist with preconstruction meetings and conducting research; document meetings under supervisor direction. Assist with conducting jobsite and work area inspections and assist with developing inspection summaries. Assist with maintaining safety records (pre‑task plans, Job Hazard Analyses, training records, tool‑box meetings, OSHA 300 log, MSDS and chemical inventory sheets, incident investigations and metrics). Assist with conducting effective worker orientation program for new employees and administer and record participation. Other duties as assigned and under supervisor direction. Salary range: $29.00 - $33.00/hour Qualifications Enrolled and actively pursuing an accredited degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Engineering, or related field; minimum 1 year of completed education or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Basic knowledge of safety and environmental principles and techniques. Desire to work in construction management and learn about the construction industry. Flexible to work standard business hours and overtime as determined by assignment. Demonstrate interpersonal skills including student leadership, volunteerism, or other community involvement. Professional and clear verbal and written communication skills. Assume personal and professional accountability for own actions and activities. Proactive, curious, and eager to learn and participate. Able to work independently with direction and supervision, and in a team environment. High attention to detail and organizational skills. Able to take direction, learn and process information quickly, and follow tasks through to completion. Proficient computer and data entry skills, Microsoft Office suite, and collaboration tools. Limited travel may be required; access to reliable transportation required. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Performance of the required duties requires physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, use construction personnel hoists, climb ladders, negotiate work areas under construction, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly required to be mobile, and occasionally travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee occasionally performs work on‑site at construction work sites, office locations, and/or off‑site venues. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works at construction work sites where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee occasionally works in an office or remote setting where noise is usually quiet to moderate. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Turner Construction Company