The Safety Representative assists the Safety Director with 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 is based out of Urbana, IL.
Essential Functions
Works under the general direction of the Safety Director
Prepares reports for Safety Director as requested
Conducts and documents job site internal audits
Delivers health and safety training to various employee groups on various topics
Assists in development of safety training curriculum
Assists with the development of strategies, policies and programs to instill a safe culture.
Assists with development of metrics for measuring the effectiveness of corporate safety initiatives
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
Assists with incident investigation and analysis of property damage/injury/illness/near miss reports
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.
Education Qualifications
Required Bachelor's Degree in Safety Management, Construction Management or related discipline; or equivalent work experience is preferred
Experience Qualifications
Preferred 1+ years in a previous experience in a construction safety role
Preferred 5+ years in the construction industry
Skills and Abilities
Strong computer / technological skills; Proficiency in Microsoft Suite programs
Strong communication skills
Accountability
Attention to detail
Ability to work a flexible schedule as business needs require
Ability to work in extreme weather conditions on heavy highway construction sites
Ability to travel
Participate in safety briefings, job briefings, and other meetings - pass on information from team members, management or customer
Must be able to work with a team, take direction, follow work rules, and take on additional job responsibilities as needed or assigned
Perform all work in compliance with company standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements
Must possess and exhibit excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently
Licenses and Certifications
Valid drivers license is required
OSHA & CPR certification preferred
Evergreen Roadworks Pay Transparency The anticipated hiring compensation range for this role, dependent upon qualifications and experience is: $60,000 - $85,000
Working Conditions/Physical Demands
The work environment described here is representative of those that experienced by an employee performing the essential functions of this job.
Clerical office environment
Indoor conditions that include standard office equipment such as computers, photocopier, phone, filing cabinets, fax machines, cubicles
Regular exposure to highway construction job sites, which includes exposure to inclement weather, moving traffic, noise, fumes, mechanical and heavy equipment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Sits at a desk for hours at a time
Looks at a computer screen hours at a time
Performs data entry, alpha and 10-key numeric, on a keyboard or tablet
Uses copy/fax to scan documents
Ability to work in both office and heavy highway construction jobsites including exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, and windy conditions caused by weather, moving traffic, noise, fumes, mechanical and heavy equipment
Indoor conditions that include standard office equipment such as computers, photocopier, phone, filing cabinets, c