Field Safety Technician - Construction

Vector Force Development is a trusted provider of ancillary construction services, supporting the industry with solutions such as Traffic Control, Sewer Camera Inspections, and Hydro Excavation. With strong roots in military service, we emphasize excellence, safety, and sustainability in every project.

We are looking for experienced and reliable Field Safety Technician who is interested in long-term career growth. At Vector, we offer clear opportunities for professional advancement and value team members who are committed and driven.

The person in this position will be responsible for field safety leadership across an assigned area and support the Area Safety Manager (or other assigned department senior manager) in implementation and management of the HSE program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Embody and apply core values: safety, quality, integrity, discipline, service, family, partnership.
• Perform area and job site level audits based on event trending, lagging/leading indicators, and safety needs identified with Area Safety Manager or another department senior manager.
• Coordinate injury management through Workman’s Compensation Manager and assist in establishing area injury management resources and relationship building as assigned by the Area Safety Manager or another department senior manager.
• Provide safety leadership and promote a positive safety culture.
• Participate in safety audits across assigned area and coordinate corrective action feedback to the Area Safety Manager and operations management.
• Hold a high level of confidentiality.
• Review weekly Ops Reports for safety planning purposes with Area Safety Manager.
• Assist with training instruction and scheduling as directed by the Area Safety Manager.
• May assist with/lead special projects as assigned related to organization-wide related safety matters.
• Assist with root cause identification, investigations, and case management within the assigned area, also including field audits, new hire orientation, and coaching.
• Complete a monthly expense report for the company Purchasing card. Shall spend within set departmental guidelines.
• Coordinate, manage and respond to OSHA agency-level audits as directed by the Area Safety Manager or other departments senior managers.
• Coordinate support efforts with Area Safety Manager.
• Report daily safety experience and daily plan of day inaccuracies to Area Safety Manager.
• As assigned by Area Safety Manager, will make sure investigations, corrective actions, and safety planning are purposeful, complete, and supported.
• Shall ensure timely notifications for serious events are made to Area Safety Manager.
• All other assigned responsibilities by the Area Safety Manager or other assigned department senior manager.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• Regularly works near moving traffic and machines and in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull or carry objects, use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue, and effectively jump, sprint, or throw an object.
• Requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands), and multi-limb coordination.
• The noise level is generally loud.
• Must be able to quickly move arms and legs.
• This position requires the ability to occasionally lift to 50 pounds.
• Must be able for extended periods to perform any of the following: stand, walk, jog, climb, kneel, squat, bend at the waist, grasp, and hold various tools and objects with both hands.

WHAT DO YOU HAVE?

• Desire to have more than a job. You want a career.
• An Associate’s Degree in a safety-related curriculum (or equivalent) or 2 Years of verifiable safety experience
• An accredited safety certification (preferred), i.e. CHST, OSHT, ASP, CSP, CIH, STS, etc.
• You have OSHA 500 Trainer Certification or the ability to obtain it within 90-days of hire.
• Traffic Control and/or Construction experience is highly desired.
• Ability to travel overnight as needed to support position and duties.
• Ability to maintain professional interaction, appearances, and communication within all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Ability to be on-call as assigned after hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Intermediate MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat proficiency.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• A “people-person” with the ability to speak in front of small and large audiences.
• Able to maintain confidentiality of all company incident files and all required documentation in compliance with regulatory and company standards.
• A resourceful problem-solver, with a positive can-do attitude and provide excellent customer service.
• Multi-tasks with ease and handles changing priorities well.
• A clear current state driver’s license.
• Pass a pre-employment drug test and subsequent random drug tests, includes marijuana.
• Able to pass a background check.

WHY APPLY?

• TOP INDUSTRY PAY, regular wage increases, and overtime opportunities
• Company paid certification training while on the job
• 13 days paid time off, plus 7 paid holidays each year
• Medical/Dental/Eye plans with a less than 60 day waiting period for full-time employees
• 401(k) with employer match
• Annual Salary: $50,000-$60,000
  

This position is subject to the Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) drug & alcohol testing regulations as outlined in 49 CFR Part 382 and/or 49 CFR Part 199.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.