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Bowling Green, KYFull-time$7.25/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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Job overview
The Director of Safety develops and oversees the company’s health and safety program, ensuring regulatory compliance and advancing proactive prevention and continuous improvement. The role leads safety professionals and initiatives across construction and operational divisions, including fleet and driver safety. It partners with field teams and senior leadership to strengthen safety culture, training, hazard prevention, and risk management.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Qualifications
Full job description
Experience Required
10 - 12 years
Minimum Education Required
Bachelor's Degree
Compensation
$7.25 / hourly
Hours Per Week
40
Number Of Positions
1
Work Schedule and Shift Requirements
First (Day)
Job Description
DIRECTOR OF SAFETY
Primarily responsible for developing, overseeing, and enforcing the company's zero harm health and safety program, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, by integrating proactive prevention, employee responsibility, and continuous improvement protocols and initiatives. Key responsibilities include overseeing all safety professionals, managing safety protocols across various divisions, and maintaining a safe work environment, often requiring a strong knowledge of construction, particularly heavy civil, heavy highway, or quarry specialties.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop, implement, and oversee the company's comprehensive health and safety programs.
Conduct frequent visits to construction and operational sites to ensure compliance with OSHA and other federal, state, and local safety regulations, performing regular inspections to identify and mitigate potential hazards. Provide leadership and support to field safety and management work groups.
Drive continuous improvement in Scotty's safety culture and training program within the organization.
Lead fleet and driver safety initiatives for TS Trucking, ensuring compliance with DOT standards.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
10-12+ years of progressive safety leadership experience, with a strong understanding of construction safety practices.
A bachelor's and/or background in occupational health and safety, construction management, or engineering, along with relevant experience.
Proven record of leading through influence, coaching field leaders, and building trust with diverse work groups.
Strong written, interpersonal, and verbal communication, leadership, and public speaking skills are essential for training and enforcement.
An ethical mindset and attention to detail are crucial.
Strong knowledge of OSHA, MSHA, and DOT, preferred.
CSP, and OSHA 500 safety certifications, preferred.
UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES
Will be a key member of a results-driven senior management team with a strong record of operational excellence and continued growth.
Will play a foundational role in shaping and executing the company's zero-harm initiative, driving proactive safety strategies that protect employees, projects, and communities.
Will bring forward innovative ideas and best-in-class programs with the support and resources to design, enhance, and implement safety systems for a growing organization.
TASK OVERSIGHT
Safety Leadership & Culture
Define and communicate the company's safety vision, goals, and policies.
Drive a proactive, best-in-class safety culture through leadership, engagement, and accountability.
Promote learning, mentoring, and empowerment to increase workforce safety ownership.
TASK OVERSIGHT, continued
Safety Team Oversight
Lead, coach, and develop the safety staff to achieve high performance and continuous improvement.
Manage safety team hiring, performance, development, and accountability.
Training & Education
Ensure all employees receive required safety training that meets internal, client, and regulatory standards.
Provide safety coaching and knowledge sharing to leaders, supervisors, and field teams.
Hazard Identification & Prevention
Oversee hazard assessments, including safety inspections and jobsite observations.
Analyze inspection and incident data to identify root causes and implement preventive actions.
Lead incident investigations and corrective action planning.
Planning & Executive Partnership
Develop annual safety goals, plans, and budgets.
Operate as a senior leader and collaborate closely with executive leadership and senior leaders on priorities and outcomes.
Additional Oversight Areas
Administer workers' compensation and vehicle incident claims.
Manage the return-to-work and restricted duty programs.
Serve on the Executive Safety Committee.
Oversee motor vehicle records (MVR) compliance and administration.
Manage safety incentive programs tied to desired behaviors and results.
Partner with department heads, HR, and operations on safety and compliance initiatives.
Support overall risk management strategies with the EVP/CFO.
Scotty's Contracting and Stone is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to r ace, color, r eligion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, s ex, s exual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category.
Job Type
Full time
Benefits Offered
Not specified
Veteran Preference
No
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
380
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