Field Safety Supervisor
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Field Safety Supervisor – Greenville, OH
Overview:
The Field Safety Supervisor serves as the primary field-level safety leader, specializing in Vegetation Management and Utility Line Clearance with electric co-ops, Lawn Care and Landscape. This role bridges the gap between administrative compliance and high-risk field operations. You will be responsible for the "hands-on" validation of crew skills, ensuring that every employee is not only compliant with OSHA but also proficient in industry-specific techniques.
Key Responsibilities:
- Compliance & Auditing: Conduct daily on-site safety audits, site inspections, and safety drills to ensure compliance with company policies and safety regulations.
- Operational Safety: Ensure proper use of PPE, established drop zones, and work-zone traffic control.
- Technical Evaluation: Perform hands-on validation of crew skills, including the identification of improper knots, unsafe climbing ties, and incorrect directional felling techniques.
- Safety Observations: Conduct "hands-on" job observations to certify employee proficiency for promotions, ensuring they meet technical and safety benchmarks.
- Coaching & Mentorship: Maintain a strong "coaching" mentality, providing firm, corrective feedback in the field while maintaining a professional and supportive rapport with crews.
- Coordinate and deliver safety training programs, toolbox talks, and new hire orientation.
- Translation: Translate complex safety technicalities into conversational Spanish to ensure clear understanding by field crews.
- Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Work closely with the Recruiting and Onboarding Specialist and the Field Safety Manger to ensure all training and certifications are managed and tracked for all field employees.
- Investigations: Assist in investigating accidents, near-misses, and injuries; identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
- Record Keeping: Maintain accurate training logs, inspection reports, and equipment inventory.
- Reporting: Utilize Microsoft Office Suite and safety management software to prepare periodic performance and compliance reports for management.
Skills & Qualifications:
- Experience: 2+ years of experience in a safety-related role, specifically specializing in Vegetation Management and Utility Line Clearance and/or Lawn Care/Landscaping.
- Language: Must be able to read, write, and speak English. Spanish is not required but desirable.
- Technical Proficiency:
- Deep knowledge of industry-specific techniques (climbing, rigging, felling).
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Ability to use safety management software for data analysis and reporting.
- Core Competencies:
- Ability to identify hazards and implement immediate corrective measures.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Commitment to cultivating a "Brother’s Keeper" safety culture.
- Pre-Screen
- Upon offer, employees may be required to subject and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background and/or MVR check.
- License & Certifications:
- Valid driver's license required.
- CPR/First Aid/AED certified or obtainable within 90 days.
- CPR/First Aid/AED Instructor is desirable.
Work Environment:
- Field/Office Balance: Ability to work in both office settings and rugged field environments.
- Physicality: Must be comfortable navigating active tree-trimming, lawn mowing and/or landscaping sites and performing site inspections in various weather conditions.
Job Type: Full-Time; Monday – Friday 7AM – 5:30PM. Hours may vary, weather permitting and additional OT is likely.
Salary: We offer a competitive rate, negotiable based on experience.
Join our team and enjoy our rewards:
- Sign-on Bonus: New hires receive a bonus after 90 days of employment. To ensure you get the most out of your reward, the company pays the taxes on your behalf.
- Referral Program: Help us grow! Earn a tax-covered bonus for every successful referral after their first 90 days.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits will officially begin on the first day of the calendar month following your formal hire date.
- 401(k) Match: We invest in your future by matching your retirement contributions.
- PTO & Perks: Paid time off and flexible voluntary insurance plans.
- Employee Assistance Program