Safety Representative
About The Position
The Safety Representative assists the Safety Director with the implementation of health and safety programs to ensure a safe, productive, healthy, and accident-free work environment across all Evergreen locations and jobsites in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and other states. This role involves frequent travel to active job sites to support safety efforts, participate in pre-task planning meetings and daily toolbox talks, and verify proper use of PPE and compliance with safety procedures. The representative also assists with job site safety inspections, audits, documentation of near-misses and incidents, and maintains safety records. Key responsibilities include delivering health and safety orientation and training, serving as a field contact for safety-related questions, and assisting with safety initiatives. The position requires staying current on safety programs and regulations, maintaining confidentiality, and championing the company’s culture of safety-first behaviors and decisions.
Requirements
- High School or Equivalent
- Strong knowledge of safety compliance within the construction industry
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently
- Strong computer / technological skills; Proficiency in Microsoft Suite programs
- High sense of accountability
- Strong attention to detail and organization skills
- Able to work a flexible schedule as business needs require
- Able to work with a team, take direction, learn processes, follow work rules, and take on additional job responsibilities as needed or assigned
- Able to perform all work in compliance with company standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements
- Valid driver's license
- OSHA & CPR certification
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree in Safety Management, Construction Management or related discipline
- 1+ years in a previous experience in a construction safety role
- 5+ years in the construction industry
Responsibilities
- Works under the general direction of the Safety Director
- Travels frequently to active job sites across multiple states to support safety efforts
- Assists with daily job site safety observations and hazard identification
- Participates in pre-task planning meetings and daily toolbox talks
- Helps verify proper use of PPE and compliance with safety procedures
- Assists with completing job site safety inspections and audit checklists
- Helps document near-misses, incidents and corrective actions
- Maintains safety forms, observation reports and recordkeeping
- Delivers health and safety orientation and training to various employee groups on various topics
- Serves as a field contact for safety-related questions
- Assists with the implementation of safety initiatives and programs
- Stays current on safety programs and developments by maintaining contact with others in the field (e.g., professional association and educational groups, and professional development efforts)
- Submits ideas and photos for safety communication as requested
- Maintains highest levels of confidentiality
- Ensures health and safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and acting in safe manner at all times
- Champions the company’s culture of safety and supports a culture of safety-first behaviors and decisions
- Develops current and comprehensive knowledge of all applicable state, federal and local health and safety regulations/laws/requirements affecting the business
- Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned, including but not limited to continuously growing in alignment with the Company’s core values, competencies, and skills
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
