Safety & Risk Specialist

Down to Earth • Maitland, FL

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About The Position

The Safety & Risk Specialist supports the Director of Safety and the safety department with day-to-day operations, safety and claims administration, and maintenance of safety programs, systems, and records. The role helps ensure accurate, timely incident reporting and claims handling, supports branch operations and management, and assists with driver safety compliance, reporting, insurance audits, and other safety initiatives.

Requirements

• At least one year of hands-on experience in an administrative role, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing that meets company requirements.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer and mobile-app literacy, including Microsoft Office.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and disciplined, with the ability to multitask.

Nice To Haves

• Background in safety programs, insurance, and workers’ compensation and automobile claims handling.
• Ability to travel with occasional overnight stays.
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations and workers’ compensation.
• Familiarity with safety management and organizational systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for branch operations on safety-related issues.
• Coordinate with branch management and administrative personnel after incidents or accidents to ensure timely reporting and documentation.
• Schedule post-accident drug testing and process related documentation.
• Attend Incident Reviews for record keeping and post-accident compliance.
• Provide documentation to the Legal team and insurance adjusters to support workers’ compensation and automobile claims.
• Update the CounselLink incident reporting system with workers’ compensation and automobile claim status updates.
• File insurance claims with the third-party administrator and manage and follow up on workers’ compensation and automobile claims.
• Communicate with the legal department, Director of Safety, and management regarding safety issues and claims.
• Monitor light-duty assignments and progress updates for the Restricted Duty Program.
• Facilitate new-hire Motor Vehicle Report requests and update safety and Human Resources systems, including Dayforce, SambaSafety, and JJ Keller.
• Assign JJ Keller driving tests to new hires and post-accident drivers, verify and approve Vehicle Policy completion in Dayforce, and notify insurance of new drivers and terminations.
• Maintain driver records, including monthly driver’s license checks, annual MVRs, annual DOT Clearinghouse queries, and random drug and alcohol screening for CDL license holders.
• Collect and maintain required insurance documents for employees driving personal vehicles.
• Assist with safety programs, including mid-month reporting, data collection for site inspections, Safety Rodeos, safety meetings, and other assigned monthly tasks or special-event safety challenges.
• Assist with yearly insurance audit processes.
• Provide monthly JJ Keller driving-test completion results, daily or weekly vehicle inspection reports, monthly incident reports, monthly and year-to-date claims reports, and monthly Green Vest Training completion reports.
• Perform other safety administrative duties and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Ancillary insurance benefits
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Weekly pay
• Ongoing training
• Career advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed