What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Tech position at Interstates, Inc.?
Interstates is growing, and we are currently seeking a temporary Safety Tech to join Interstates Construction Team. This position is expected to run from April – August based on needs of the job. The Safety Tech will be responsible for assisting the Safety Managers. This individual will also help our customers achieve a successful and safe work zone, that meets all owner/regulatory requirements, as defined in the primary job duties section, below. Interstates seeks ambitious, innovative individuals with the ability to grow and maintain value-added relationships with our team and external customers.
Interstates Employees Describe Our Culture As:
- Caring co-workers treat each other like family
- Be treated like an individual, not just a number
- Flexible schedules allow you to focus on your personal life as well as work life
- Lunch gatherings and social activities promotes fun and camaraderie
- Support charities and your community through events sponsored and hosted by Interstates
Interstates Core Values:
- Integrity
- Trust
- Quality
- Dependability
- Family
Our Why:
- Providing opportunities for our people
- Making a difference with our clients
- Pursuing a better way
Responsibilities
This position reports to: Safety Manager
Position Summary:
- Assist the Safety Director in promoting behavioral-based safety on remote construction sites
- Ensure all safety equipment and supplies are on-site
- Assist in providing First Aid training and First Aid on site
- Complete job-site safety audits, correcting all potential problems
- Monitor and promote weekly on-site safety inspections, including logging, reporting, and documentation
- Assist the Safety Manager with the investigation of accidents, injuries, and "near-misses"
- Assist with coordinating training programs or media, which will increase proficiency in safe practice and promote safety implementation and awareness
- Conduct Root-Cause Analyses
- Attend foreman and team safety meetings
- Assisting with project start-ups and plant shut-downs
- Assist crews in observing, communicating, and growing the Interstates Safety Culture
- Develop relationships with customers, safety managers, and other Interstates personnel
- Other duties may be assigned.
Qualifications
- A Bachelor's Degree from a four-year college or university, preferably in Occupational Health or Construction Safety
- Or 4-5 years of related experience and/or training
- Or equivalent combination of both education and experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Able to track information and conduct audits
- Ability to write reports and procedure manuals
- Can effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of manager, clients, customers, and the general public
- Ability to work well with others and achieve results through others, without having a direct line of authority over them
- Must possess sound judgement skills, and the ability to prioritize work and deal with stress
Application Questions
Job Type: Temporary
Pay: $36.00 - $41.00 an hour
Schedule: Monday to Friday, some Saturdays pending scheduling
Location: On Site (Bakersfield, California)
Application Period: We will be accepting Resumes from March 11th - April 11th for this position.
Company's website:
- www.interstates.com
Travel: This position will be located in Bakerfield, California (onsite for the project).
Interstates is an Equal Opportunity/AA Employer and provides a drug free work environment.
Salary : $36 - $41
