Regional Safety Specialist - Northwest Georgia

Yancey Bros. Co. • Austell, GA

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About The Position

From Georgia. For Georgia. Since 1914 Yancey Bros. Co. has proudly served as the authorized Caterpillar equipment dealer for Georgia, providing our customers with the highest quality sales, parts and service. From Caterpillar heavy and compact construction equipment to on-highway trucks, we remain committed to learning more about our customers, offering equipment and support to keep up with their changing needs. This all starts with our greatest asset…our employees. As the Occupational Safety and Health Specialist, you will be in a key position that will work with every level of employee to help build and maintain a world class safety program within our organization. This position will require extensive travel within Georgia (Resaca, Calhoun, Kennesaw, Smyrna, Austell, McDonough, and Conley) and some travel outside of Georgia.

Requirements

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Extensive knowledge of company safety policies and applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of employees.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft office and auditing software.
• Ability to understand complex regulatory requirements and then to clearly and effectively explain them to others that are not familiar with the regulations.
• Public speaking skills.
• Ability to work in a variety of environments and conditions.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable MVR.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors degree in Environmental Safety, Occupational Safety and Health, or related field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Strong background in the heavy equipment, power generation, or on-highway truck shops is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive engagement with our employees by having a higher frequency of store visits.
• Conduct regular safety audits and hazard assessments.
• Ensure employees are working in a safe environment.
• Provide training and development to employees on safety protocols, emergency procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage the Yancey Bros. Co. Near Miss program.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, MSHA, DOT, and EPA requirements.
• Participate in required safety program, and work in a safe manner.
• Other tasks as assigned to support the safety and environmental needs of our stores.

Benefits

• Yancey Bros. Co. offers a full benefits package that includes aggressive compensation levels, technician tool allowances, full medical, vision and dental coverage, employee wellness programs, paid vacations and more.
• Competitive Pay Structure
• Competitive Compensation
• Individual Bonus Opportunities Available
• 401k Plan
• Strong Company Match
• Employee Profit Sharing
• Financial Wellness Coaching
• Employee Wellness Program
• Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Group Life Insurance
• Personal Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Career Development
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Ongoing Training
• Advancement Opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED