Safety Coordinator - Charlotte

At Hi-Way Paving, safety is more than compliance; it's our commitment to every team member and their families. As a Safety Coordinator, you will help build and sustain a strong safety culture by being a visible presence on our heavy civil and concrete paving projects. This position plays a key role in field-level safety support, training, and hazard prevention. You'll work alongside our crews to make safety personal, practical, and effective.

Location: This position is based in Charlotte, NC, with travel as needed to current and future job sites across North Carolina and South Carolina.

What You'll Do

• Job Site Presence:
  Conduct daily and weekly safety inspections on job sites involving slipform paving, batch plant operations, excavation, rebar/form work, and heavy equipment. Address hazards promptly.
• Training & Orientation:
  Lead new hire safety orientations, conduct weekly toolbox talks, and provide on-the-spot safety coaching to ensure a safe work environment. Reinforce safe work practices and ensure understanding of job-specific hazards.
• Incident Response & Reporting:
  Support incident response efforts, assist in investigations, and help identify root causes. Document findings in our HCSS Safety system and ensure timely follow-up.
• Proactive Hazard Identification:
  Observe site operations for potential risks. Work with crews to develop solutions and verify implementation of corrective actions.
• Regulatory Compliance:
  Enforce OSHA 1926 standards, DOT regulations, and company policies. Maintain accurate records, including JHAs, SDSs, and inspection logs, to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Employee Engagement:
  Foster open communication, encourage peer-to-peer safety conversations, and support worker participation. Promote the belief that “this is your safety culture.”
• PPE & Equipment Checks:
  Monitor correct use of personal protective equipment and assist in verifying that equipment is inspected, tagged, and used safely.
• Digital Documentation:
  Record all safety-related activities using HCSS Safety, including meetings, inspections, observations, and incidents. Help monitor leading indicators and track trends.