Job Description
- Provide valuable safety information and support to employees.
- Provide safety support and information to contractors, and relevant stakeholders.
- Provide safety orientation classes for new employees.
- Manage a safety rewards program, including budget support and tracking costs spent on safety items.
- Procure and maintain material data sheets.
- Maintain first aid stations, including AEDs and oxygen, at all District facilities.
- Perform annual facility inspections such as parks playground structures, water and wastewater facilities, golf course facilities and office.
- Attending construction projects to include but not limited to water leaks, sewer backups.
- Identify training needs and conduct safety training sessions.
- Maintain safety training records.
- Maintain Post and Pre- trip CDL inspection records.
- Conduct annual inspections of safety equipment, e.g. atmosphere monitors, fall protection systems, etc.
- Collaborate closely with Division leaders to achieve safety goals.
- Perform an annual review of the Safety Manual.
- Assist in selecting appropriate personal protective equipment.
- Conduct inspections of working conditions to ensure safety compliance.
- Facilitate Quarterly Safety Committee meetings.
- Thoroughly review accident and incident reports, taking necessary follow-up actions.
- Perform post-accident/incident drug testing.
- Maintain driver qualification files and drug testing documentation.
- Contribute significantly to the development and refinement of the District's Emergency Response Plan.
- Represent the District in interactions with the community and external organizations regarding safety and emergency preparedness.
- Stay up to date on industry standards and state/federal health and safety regulations.
- Implement the latest best practices and ensure compliance with relevant guidelines.
- Manage safety-related software and tools, including internally published Safety Bits.
- Participate in decision-making related to emergent weather or environmental safety considerations.
- Participate in new construction meetings and review safety elements, e.g. eye wash stations, fall protection systems, etc.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Technical writing skills, and the ability to read, interpret, and present data in a concise and coherent manner.
- Excellent interpersonal skills & communication (written & oral).
- Strong leadership skills.
- Outstanding customer service skills a must.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Strong knowledge of Utility Cloud (CMMS) System heavily preferred.
- Conflict resolution and problem-solving techniques.
- Must be available for emergency call-out as necessary, 24 hours/day, 7 days/week.
Education and/or Experience and Qualifications: (Required)
- Industrial site safety experience.
- Water/Wastewater experience preferred.
- Minimum 5 years direct or related experience.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Valid Driver’s License with an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record.
- Proof of U.S. Citizenship.
- 100% Employee medical, dental and vision coverage. (choice of plans)
- 75% Spouse and Dependent medical, dental and vision coverage. (choice of plans)
- 457 deferred compensation retirement plan with 8% company contribution, no employee match required.
- Life insurance.
- 30-day vesting.
- 13 paid holidays. (On-call duties may require work during holidays, with pay)
- Paid vacation and sick leave.
- Safety gear, including work boot allowance.
- Company vehicle for duty requirements.
- Free golf privileges for employee and immediate family members at Cherokee Ridge Golf Course.
- Cherokee promotes career development and provides opportunities to grow professionally through development of technical knowledge and skills delivering challenging projects.
Additional Information:
- FLSA Status: Exempt.
- Supervisory Classification: No.
- Probationary Period: 90 days.