Safety Trainer Dublin, CA
Job description
DeSilva Gates Construction, Northern California’s established heavy civil engineering contractor, is seeking a Safety Trainer to join our Safety Department in the Bay Area. As a Safety Trainer, you will be the lead training instructor for onboard training, field training and maintenance training, in addition to maintaining all training records. The ideal candidate would have both heavy civil field experience and a safety training/instruction background to develop and lead effective training courses.
Responsibilities:
The Safety Trainer reports to the Director of Corporate Safety. Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:
- Train employees and managers on safety program topics in a combination of classroom instruction and field instruction. Topics include onboard training, OSHA, confined space, trenching/excavation, fall protection, forklift operation, MSHA and more.
- Teach, coach and mentor the company’s Safety Culture through Production Risk Management (PRM).
- Create and update company training materials and courses to align with current standards.
- Maintain training records in partnership with Operations Department.
- Attend daily safety meetings- provide safety training information and act as a safety resource.
- Use all resources (local, state, fed) to evaluate risk management effectiveness.
- Other duties as assigned by the Director of Corporate Safety.
Qualifications:
Preferred
- Experience leading safety trainings, workshops or courses related to civil construction.
- Undergraduate Degree or equivalent experience.
- OSHA 500 certification plus extensive OSHA and CalOSHA knowledge and experience.
- Superior verbal and written communication skills. Able to communicate with internal and external personnel of all levels.
- Bilingual
- CHST/CSP/CIH certification
- Exposure to MSHA
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Profit sharing- cash and deferred
- Comprehensive coverage- health, dental, vision (Premiums waived with passing participation in yearly wellness program)
- Insurance- life and disability
- Paid time off and Paid holidays
- Robust 401k plan
- Financial planning assistance
DeSilva Gates Construction is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $75,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Are you willing and able to pass a required pre-employment drug and alcohol screening?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Safety Training: 1 year (Preferred)
- Heavy Civil Construction: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- OSHA 500 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
