Safety Specialist

CK Contractors and Development LLCs roots date back to 1966 and during the past 60 years our team had been developing properties throughout the Southeast earning the distinction of being one of the leading construction site development contractors.

We offer competitive wages and solid career opportunities. Are you looking to join a great team as our Safety Specialist?

Position Overview

The Safety Specialist is a full-time exempt position. This position is responsible for training employees and monitoring field safety to ensure a safe and fully compliant work environment for all employees. The Safety Specialist should also be able to assist the Safety Director in identifying opportunities to minimize workplace health hazards quickly and efficiently.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducts safety training.
• Performs safety inspections and audits to identify possible safety issues and assess employee compliance with safety regulations.
• Identifies opportunities to minimize workplace injuries accidents and health problems.
• Stops operations and activities that could harm employees or equipment.
• Transports injured employees to get medical attention.
• Assists in logging training records.
• Ensures compliance with federal state and local safety laws regulations codes and rules.
• Provides support to the safety committee.
• Reviews safety training and recommends revisions improvements and updates.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications for Safety Specialist

• Preferred Spanish and English fluency writing and speaking.
• Ability to conduct training in both English and Spanish preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of OSHA construction regulations hazard identification and corrections environmental regulations workers compensation and human behavior.
• Ability to deal calmly and effectively in high-stress situations.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong computer literacy including Microsoft Office applications.
• Exceptional multitasking and organizational skills.
• Skill in communicating effectively verbally and in writing with employees at all levels.

Education and Experience

• Any combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge and abilities listed qualifies.
• Five (5) years of construction safety knowledge with a focus on land development and utility installation.
• Bachelors degree in Occupational Health, Health and Safety, Environmental Health, or a related field is preferred.

Certifications

• OSHA 30-hour Construction certification required.
• OSHA 510 or 511 certification is preferred or can be obtained in the first year.

Competencies

• Integrity - Job requires being honest and ethical.
• Stress Tolerance - Job requires dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
• Dependability - Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable in fulfilling obligations.
• Initiative - Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.

Physical Requirements

• Physically able to work seated in front of a computer for long hours at a time.
• Physically able to walk job sites and work in the elements during work hours.
• Ability to travel to and from various job site locations as required to conduct safety inspections, audits, and investigations.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.

Work Hours

The normal work hours for this position are Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 5:30pm.

Benefits Package

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive health insurance, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, and a 401(k) retirement savings plan. In addition to financial security, we prioritize the well-being of our team members by offering paid time off, a safe work environment, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). We believe that by investing in our employees health, wellness, and safety, we can cultivate a motivated and dedicated workforce leading to the overall success and growth of our company.

Job Site Locations

Job sites are located within a 100-mile radius of the greater Charlotte metro area. By applying for this job opening, you acknowledge our operation radius and understand your commute could reach up to one and one-half (1-1/2) hours. Teammates are asked to move job sites as project needs change.

Pre-Employment Screening

All applicants to whom a conditional offer of employment is made shall undergo and pass pre-employment screening, including a drug test, prior to beginning work.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.