Safety - Safety Director

Helix Traffic Solutions•Smyrna, GA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Area Safety Director is responsible for leading the area’s safety initiatives to ensure a safe working environment for all employees and quality of work zone set ups. The Area Safety Director will travel between locations in Georgia, Tennessee, and Alabama to conduct office and jobsite audits. This role involves developing safe drivers, maintaining safety policies and procedures, and training programs from multiple geographical areas in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The Area Safety Director will collaborate closely with divisional presidents and vice presidents, field personnel, and leadership of multiple sister companies under the Helix Family Companies while reporting to the Regional Director of Safety and Quality of Helix’s South Division. This role is responsible for driving a proactive safety culture that aligns with the company’s mission: “Protect lives everyday through superior traffic and infrastructure solutions.”

Requirements

High School Diploma
Minimum of 5 years Safety and Training experience
General understanding of OSHA regulations, USDOT compliance and Traffic Control.
Pass drug screen and MVR background to drive company vehicle.
Strong written and verbal communications skills required.
Computer skills in Excel and Word required.
5 years Traffic Control or Road Construction experience

Nice To Haves

Working toward a college degree in safety a plus.
Professional certifications a plus (Safety Certificate Courses)
History of claims reduction and insurance policy administration a plus.
OSHA 500/501 certificate
ATSSA/NSC instructor certificate

Responsibilities

Be a supportive example for our safety program by providing comprehensive training, safety awareness, solid administrative support, and timely incident reporting.
Ensure that all company personnel are trained regarding safety specific functions such as flagging, safe driving, traffic control set-up, etc.
Maintain training records and documentation
Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local safety laws, regulations, codes, and rules.
Implement safety and quality procedures at the local level
Manage quality of work by conducting facility and job-site audits to ensure overall compliance.
Assist in obtaining information on all claims (Workers Compensation, General Liability, Auto, etc.) and reporting ASAP to the Regional Director of Safety
Conduct or arrange various training sessions as needed throughout the office locations.
Maintain the OSHA safety log and other administrative requirements related to safety operations for all locations.
Monitor and issue guidance on samsara telematics system data
Help Manage Driver compliance (MVR, Samsara, Accident Reporting, Fleetworthy, etc)
Help facilitate drug screenings (primarily post-accident and reasonable suspicion).
Help Oversee USDOT/MUTCD compliance program as well as state specific plans.
Performs other safety and quality related duties as assigned