Safety Coordinator

McCoy Construction & Forestry, a John Deere dealership group with 25 locations across the Midwest and East South Central Regions, has an opening for a Safety Coordinator.

The McCoy Group has an opening for a full-time Safety Coordinator for our McCoy Construction & Forestry division based at our corporate office in Dubuque, Iowa.

Job Summary:

The Safety Coordinator is responsible for providing support to the safety team through overseeing all safety programs and ensuring compliance with OSHA/DOT/EPA regulations and analysis of pertinent safety metrics. This position works with the safety team to establish areas of improvement and contribute to the team efforts towards goals. Travel will be 50% or more of work time.

• Provide safety support and information to all dealerships.
• Prepare written safety programs and policies.
• Identify company safety training needs and develops and coordinates safety training programs.
• Works with team to develop annual company safety goals.
• Develop and maintain controls to minimize safety and occupational health hazards.
• Aid in selecting appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Maintain corporate safety library (e.g. videos, regulations, reference manuals).
• Promote safety awareness thru internal company memos, newsletters and specific training programs.
• Assist as necessary in implementation of a hazard communication program and preparation of reports.
• Understand federal and state OSHA/DOT and EPA regulations and monitor regulatory changes.
• Oversee compliance with applicable OSHA/DOT/EPA regulations.
• Audit practices and records to ensure compliance with company programs and federal/state OSHA/DOT/EPA regulations.
• Monitor lost-time injuries/illnesses and workers’ compensation claims.
• Review injury/illnesses and noninjury incident investigation reports and follows up as necessary.
• Maintain onsite regular attendance as scheduled.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 5+ years of safety/compliance related experience preferred
• Outstanding communications skills
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Well organized with excellent time management skills
• Skilled at working with confidential information
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Travel will be 50% or more of work time
• Wage commensurate with experience

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Company paid Life Insurance Policy

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer – Qualified women, minorities and people with disabilities encouraged to apply.