Safety Officer / Entry Level

Jr. Davis Construction Company, Inc.•Kissimmee, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Position dedicated to the development, implementation, and promotion of a safe, accident free, and healthy work environment for a Central Florida based contractor specializing in site development, underground utilities, and bridge/highway contracts throughout Florida. Our company is rapidly growing with opportunity for future career development and advancement.

Requirements

Minimum five (5) years of field experience in the construction industry (or years of experience may be substituted by bachelor’s degree in safety, industrial hygiene, civil engineering, or construction management)
Must pass background check and drug screen
Possess/maintain a valid State driver's license.
Must be flexible to work variable shifts, and some Saturdays
Must be able to work extended hours on short notice during irregular operation
Basic computer skills with some competency in Microsoft word/excel
Excellent communication skills, critical thinking and problem solving abilities, and ability to prioritize, organize and manage time
Ability to travel within the state of Florida, overnight stay minimal
Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs or ladders outdoors for an extended period of time

Nice To Haves

OSHA-30H
Bi-Lingual (Spanish/English)
CPR/First Aid & BBP

Responsibilities

Communicates with all departments on planning, solution, and training for best practice to properly eliminate or control hazards by use of engineered systems or personal protective equipment
Some knowledge of industry safety standards and the ability to research and learn as needed
Ensures company compliance with applicable state and federal MSHA, OSHA, FDOT, and internal policy requirements and standards
Professionally represent the company with 3rd party regulatory agencies
Conducts observations, inspections and audits. Prepares reports and communicates unsafe findings to appropriate authorities to address root causes and determining corrective action
Supports and drives the investigation of near misses, incidents, and coordinates the preparation of material and evidence to identify root causes for the purpose of developing corrective and preventative actions
Case management by way of communicating with management, staff, and medical providers and maintaining required records.
Comfortably communicate and conduct training to employees in group field or classroom settings
Provide first-aid care to minor injuries
Other Tasks as needed