Safety Manager

Company: Summers-Taylor, Inc.
Location: Johnson City
Posted on: July 31, 2022

Job Description:

Position Title: Safety ManagerDate_Posted: 07/27/22Location: Johnson City, TNJob Category: Office AdministrationSalary Interval: Salary / Full - TimeApplication Instructions Thank you for your interest in Summers - Taylor. Please complete the following tasks in order to successfully complete your application.Position Description Summary:Summers-Taylor, Inc., based in Johnson City, TN, is seeking a safety director to manage all aspects of the safety program. This position requires an organized, self-driven individual with a passion for safety. An individual that listens, desires to be a part of a team, is approachable, and has excellent communication skills would be considered the ideal safety manager.We are proud to offer you:Stable employmentCompetitive Pay - based upon qualifications and experiencePaid Time OffMedical/Dental/Vision InsuranceLife InsuranceShort-term disability401(k) w/generous employer contributionsSummers-Taylor, Inc., is the largest heavy and highway construction contractor in Northeast Tennessee, and has been in business since 1932. From large interstate highways to small commercial site development and homebuilding, Summers-Taylor deals with a wide variety of types of work and employs over 600 employees from Bristol to Nashville. We value our customers and our employees, and our reputation for delivering quality work has been built for four generations of family leadership covering over nine decades.Position Requirements Safety Director/Coordinator Responsibilities include the following:Ensure companywide OSHA compliance IAW 1926 construction and 1910 general industry.Conduct safety audits and inspections to determine if safe work behaviors and working conditions are being observed.Ensure required OSHA program policies and procedures are established, maintained, and up to date including Confined Space, Lock out Tag Out, Hazcom, First Aid, etc.Conduct / host safety meetings with carious departments, division, crews, subcontractors, or company wide.Provide safety oversite for all heavy equipment, company vehicles and other various tools and equipment.Conduct and / or coordinate various safety training for employees which includes but not limited to: CPR, and First Aid, OSHA 10/30, MSHA training, defensive driver training, explosive handler, traffic control technician / supervisor, etc.Conduct competent person level training on a variety of subjects including forklift, various types of heavy equipment, fall protection, excavation and trenching, etc.Complete safety pre-qualifications from customers, owners, and general contractors.Make available all necessary personal protective equipment, job safety, material and first aid equipment.Prepare and maintain safety training records, certifications and qualifications.Conduct accident investigations to determine root cause and complete necessary documentation.Monitor Federal Motor Carrier laws and regulations, monitor driver qualification files, spot check driver pre/post trip inspections and other safety regulated aspects of the DOT program.Manage the 811 Call Before you Dig Program for all construction sites.At least five years of direct construction safety experience is required. Designations such as CHST, STS, ASP, CSP are preferred. OSHA 500 outreach training status is recommended. The safety director must have a great understanding of 29 CFR 1910 OSHA regulations for our plants and facilities, along with 29 CFR 1926 Construction OSHA regulations for our construction activities. The ability to teach First Aid/ CPR is a plus. National Flagger Instructor is a plus.Some travel is required. Generally, Summers Taylor services east and middle TN; however, there may be occasional work in western NC.Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of Summers-Taylor, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This policy relates to all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, reduction of workforce and termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in all company-sponsored employee activities. Provisions in applicable laws providing for bona fide occupational qualifications, business necessity or age limitations will be adhered to by the company where appropriate.As part of the company's equal employment opportunity policy, Summers-Taylor, Inc. will also take affirmative action as called for by applicable laws and Executive Orders to ensure that minority group individuals, females, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities.Employees and applicants shall not be subjected to harassment, intimidation or any type of retaliation because they have (1) filed a complaint; (2) assisted or participated in an investigation, compliance review, hearing or any other activity related to the administration of any federal, state or local law requiring equal employment opportunity; (3) opposed any act or practice made unlawful by any federal, state or local law requiring equal opportunity; or (4) exercised any other legal right protected by federal, state or local law requiring equal opportunity.The above-mentioned policies shall be periodically brought to the attention of supervisors and shall be appropriately administered. It is the responsibility of each supervisor of the company to ensure affirmative implementation of these policies to avoid any discrimination in employment. All employees are expected to recognize these policies and cooperate with their implementation. Violation of these policies is a disciplinary offense.The Affirmative Action Officer has been assigned to direct the establishment and monitor the implementation of personnel procedures to guide our affirmative action program throughout Summers-Taylor, Inc. A notice explaining the company's policy will remain posted.EEO Officer Name: Jason Renner Address/Office Location: 600 Sevier Street, Johnson City, TN 37604Telephone: 423-543-3181PI187110504

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