Field Safety Technician

Highstar Traffic • Bartlett, TN

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About The Position

The Field Safety Specialist advances the company’s commitment to a safe, compliant workplace through a proactive, people-first approach that helps every employee return home safely each day. The position monitors regulatory compliance, maintains safety documentation, and supports operations in fast-paced, public-facing work zones. It partners with local leadership and the Safety Director to implement strategy, strengthen collaboration, and make safety a shared operational value.

The position is primarily office based, with periodic visits to equipment yards, maintenance and service areas, and off-site locations, including active road construction work zones. It requires periodic travel to Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin, with rare overnight travel to off-site branches. Occasional local travel and after-hours incident or accident support may be required. Personal protective equipment may be required depending on location and circumstances, and additional client-specific PPE requirements may apply. The role has no supervisor responsibilities.

Requirements

• Understanding of OSHA construction regulations, DOT requirements, safety standards, and general roadside utility safety fundamentals.
• Effective communication skills and ability to build and maintain rapport with crews, subcontractors, customers, and leadership at all levels.
• Organization and time management skills related to travel, training, site visits, and regulatory documentation.
• Ability to identify hazards, recommend corrective actions, and support safe work planning.
• Flexibility to adjust work schedule based on project timelines and field needs.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to anticipate work needs and follow through with minimum direction and a high degree of urgency.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from internal or external customers.
• Ability to adapt to various computer platforms.
• Above-average knowledge of Microsoft Office and familiarity with document management systems.
• Moderate ability to sit at a computer, use hands to handle or feel, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, talk, and hear; stand, walk, and drive; and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to work in office, shop, and yard environments and travel to off-site locations, including active road construction work zones.
• Ability to use required PPE as conditions demand, including safety glasses, hard hats, hearing protection, safety vests, and steel-toed footwear.
• Periodic travel to Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin; rare overnight travel to off-site branches.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, environmental health, construction management, or a related field is preferred; relevant work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.
• Three to six years of experience in work zone or roadside construction, fleet and transportation, or general light construction environments is strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of FMCSRs, DOT compliance, driver qualification, and vehicle maintenance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Promote a strong safety culture through communication, accountability, employee engagement, and positive reinforcement.
• Conduct routine safety inspections and observations at jobsites, shops, and yards to review PPE, equipment, and work practices.
• Identify hazards, including roadside traffic exposure and vehicle-equipment interactions; determine improvements, communicate corrective actions, and assist operations with implementation and follow-up.
• Intervene and coach employees when unsafe practices are observed.
• Support incident and near-miss response, investigations, root-cause analysis, and preventive-action follow-up.
• Assist in developing and conducting safety training, toolbox talks, tailgate meetings, and employee safety communications.
• Support, monitor, and maintain compliance with applicable OSHA, FMCSA, DOT, and other regulatory requirements.
• Assist with and maintain regulatory documentation and inspections.
• Assist with the development and implementation of safety policies and initiatives.
• Maintain accurate safety, training, inspection, and corrective-action records.
• Perform additional safety-related duties as assigned.
• Provide occasional local travel and after-hours incident or accident support as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time