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Description
Join Our Team: Embrace the opportunity to make a significant impact in the construction industry. We value hard work, dedication, and a commitment to safety above all else. Our team of dedicated Safety professionals thrives on innovation and collaboration, ensuring that we exceed client expectations at every stage. Safety is woven into everything we do! If you are an experienced Safety Specialist with a passion for building a safer tomorrow, we invite you to apply and be part of our exceptional team that values integrity, teamwork, and continuous growth.
About the DDS Companies: The DDS Companies is a reputable and dynamic organization that specializes in providing comprehensive infrastructure construction and engineering solutions. With a commitment to excellence, safety, and customer satisfaction, we consistently deliver successful projects across various industries.
Benefits:
- Health, Dental, and Vision Plans
- 401K with match
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Life and AD&D coverage
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- HSA and or FSA Accounts
- Comprehensive Training Programs
Regional Safety Specialist Salary Range DOE: $70K-90K We have an immediate need for a Regional Safety Specialist to support our Albany, NY, Cortland, NY, Syracuse, NY operations. The position will report to the Director of Safety/Training and will be responsible for assisting and maintaining the DDS Companies’ Safety Program in the assigned region.
This position will be required to perform the following functions:
- Conduct and document routine Safety Inspections of field operations to ensure compliance with the DDS Companies’ Safety program.
- Incident response, reporting and investigation.
- Collect and maintain required program documentation.
- Safety equipment inspection, maintenance, and replacement (e.g., fire extinguishers, PPE, meter calibration and other Safety equipment).
- Train employees in Safety programs, procedures, and regulations.
- Collect and maintain required program documentation.
- Participate in Annual Safety Training, Safety Orientation on-boarding.
- Assist with DOT program including coaching drivers on program and driving behaviors.
- Represent the DDS Companies to employees, customers, vendors, and the public.
Skills and Experience Required
- A minimum of 3+ years of hands-on experience in a Construction Safety focused role.
- Possess a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
- Prior experience working with employees to identify and correct hazardous workplace conditions.
- Ability to collect, organize and summarize Safety related information.
- Proficiency with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Must be able to effectively communicate, establish credibility, and provide training in field and classroom settings.
Preferred
- Safety Certificate or Certification (e.g. CHST, CUSP, CSP)
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study or equivalent experience.
- Prior training experience.
DDS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.