Safety Analyst - Telcom Construction, LLC

TelCom Construction is an established national underground utility contractor with growing market presence within the telecommunications industry.  We are currently hiring an individual to fill our Safety Analyst role reporting to our Oak Creek, WI location.

The Safety Analyst is responsible for the following areas of safety and compliance:

• Department of Transportation (DOT) regulation compliance and education
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulation compliance and education
• Safety and Health policy monitoring, education, communication and PPE supply acquisition
• Industrial health (including policy recommendations, education and communication)
• Insurance claim assistance (including documentation and investigation)

Actual job duties may include but also are not limited to the following:

• Monitors OSHA safety and DOT policy compliance by both employees and subcontractors by conducting job site, field office, vehicle and equipment risk audits and inspections.
• Conducts, supports and documents accident investigations
• Assists with investigating and administering property and utility damage claims in a timely and professional manner
• Conducts near-miss investigations and makes recommendations based on findings
• Conducts weekly Safety and DOT new employee orientation (includes topics such as enclosed space, OSHA-10, competent person, DOT road tests, etc.)
• In conjunction with the EHS Manager, recommends, organizes and prepares materials and conducts ongoing safety, health and DOT education.  This includes weekly Tool Box talks, annual safety training, first aid training, Field Audit training, etc as needed
• Manages inventory and distribution of safety equipment/PPE including tracking, calibration and repair of gas monitors
• Conducts quarterly building inspections for assigned locations
• Assists the EHS Manager when needed with audits initiated by regulatory entities
• In conjunction with Management and the Human Resources Department, prepares and executes employee-related documentation as needed
• Other duties as assigned

• 3+ years of construction experience with a proven history of safety compliance, or 1 year of safety-specific position experience, or a combination of construction and safety experience
• Experience conducting training in group settings is preferred as conducting training in group settings is required
• DOT compliance experience strongly preferred
• Ability to read and interpret general business documents; operating and maintenance instructions; procedure manuals, and descriptions; and government regulations such as OSHA and DOT requirements
• Ability to clearly write reports and business correspondence
• Ability to adapt communication style and approach to effectively interact with individuals at all levels throughout the organization, subcontractors and vendors (both verbal and written) with diplomacy and tact.
• General computer skills including working knowledge of Internet software; spreadsheet, word processing, and database software
• Self-motivated and driven
• Works well independently and on a team
• Willingness to obtain OSHA and other training certificates, licenses or registrations as necessary
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record
• Class A driver’s license with tanker endorsement preferred
• Must maintain a current DOT health card certificate
• Travel throughout the TelCom markets is required

Core Competencies:

• Action Oriented
• Resourcefulness
• Ensures Accountability
• Collaborates
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Communicates Effectively
• Organizational Savvy
• Instills Trust
• Self-development

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

• Ability to safely wear various forms of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Frequently stand and sit
• Occasionally kneel, squat, bend and twist
• Frequent use of sight and hearing
• Occasionally work in adverse weather conditions
• Frequently walk on uneven, slippery or otherwise potentially hazardous surfaces consistent with an outdoor working environment
• Occasionally lift up to 75 lbs
• Be in a moderately noisy environment

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, short and long Term Disability.
• Competitive compensation
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• 8 paid holidays annually

Company

Telcom Construction is a full service, turnkey telecommunications utility contractor with a growing market presence within the industry.  Headquartered in Clearwater, MN and with locations throughout the Upper Midwest, our focus on Midwestern values and continuously delivering a quality product with attention to safety, integrity and customer satisfaction has driven our success.

TelCom is proud to be an EEO/AA and Veteran-Friendly employer!

To apply for this opportunity, please visit our careers page at https://careers.telcomconstruction.com/telcom.

Our Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind including, based on disability and protected veteran status. The Company's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company's policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.  Please visit the following URL to view the EEO is the Law poster and the Supplement. (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm)

The Company also does not consider criminal convictions to be an absolute bar to employment and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories.  

Applicants applying for positions in Illinois are not required to disclose arrests or sealed or expunged records of convictions.