Safety, Training Quality Specialist

Lexington, KY | 16 - Lexington, KY
Lexington, KY 40507, USA

JOB TITLE: Safety, Training, and Quality Specialist

REPORTS TO: Vice President of Safety, Risk, and Facilities

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and the ability to drive company vehicles
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOT medical card
• Ability to travel 90% by vehicle or air, with overnight travel throughout territory
• Minimum of 3 (three) years of relevant experience in occupational safety, employee training, quality assurance, fleet safety, or a related field
• Knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations
• Strong written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Ability to prepare professional reports and maintain accurate records
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with employees at all organizational levels
• First Aid/CPR/AED certifications

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, environmental health, risk management, education, quality management, or a related field
• Experience in commercial vegetation management, utility services, construction, agriculture, forestry, or heavy-equipment operations
• Knowledge of OSHA and FMCSA/DOT requirements
• OSHA 10- or 30-hour certification
• Knowledge of temporary traffic control standards
• First Aid, CPR, and AED instructor certification
• State pesticide applicator license or relevant industry certification
• Experience conducting incident investigations and root-cause analyses
• Defensive Driver trainer certification
• OSHA 510 and OSHA 500 certifications
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must have the ability to sit at a desk or in a vehicle for prolonged periods of time
• Must have the ability to sit, kneel, bend, stand, or walk for up to 10 hours a day
• Must have the ability to lift, push, pull, or move equipment of 50 pounds or more
• Must have the ability to withstand exposure to various weather conditions while completing work
• Must have the ability to walk, stand, and move through diverse types of terrain, including uneven ground and sloped embankments
• Must be willing to be in close proximity to wildlife such as snakes, stinging insects, spiders, and other species
• Must be willing to work near operating equipment, traffic, and herbicides
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as necessary
• Must be willing to work occasionally outside of normal business hours to support emergencies, storm response, investigations, and operations needs

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Exemplify our five core values (Safety, Others, Integrity, Initiative, and Passion)

Safety and Regulatory Compliance

• Inspect crews, vehicles, equipment, facilities, and project sites for compliance with company policies, customer requirements, and applicable OSHA, FMCSA, DOT, EPA, state pesticide, and environmental rules
• Identify unsafe conditions, behaviors, and operational risks; stop or eliminate imminent-danger conditions and coach employees on corrective actions
• Support job hazard analyses, pre-job planning, tailgate meetings, site-specific plans, customer audits, and regulatory inspections
• Monitor commercial motor vehicle requirements, including driver qualifications, vehicle inspections, hours of service, load securement, and safe-driving practices
• Document findings, assign or recommend corrective actions, and verify timely completion

Training and Employee Development

• Deliver new-hire orientation and approved classroom, virtual, and hands-on training in safety, compliance, equipment…