Safety Specialist - NE (Streets & Roads

Safety Specialist - NE (Streets & Roads) SALARY

The minimum salary is$24.750 per hour
. This position is eligible for overtime (non-exempt), if applicable. Pay Grade 518

This position is eligible for Hazardous Duty Supplemental Pay($90/month, $0.52c/hour) and CDL pay($1.08/hour) upon hire.

The Final date to receive applications is Wednesday, August 26, 2026

The purpose of this classification it to ensure a safe and healthy work environment through ongoing development and management of a safety program, conducting safety education and training, investigating accidents, and conducting safety inspections.

• Bachelor's degree in a field related to the job
• Four (4) years of related experience
• Additional years of related education may substitute for years of experience
• Additional years of related experience may substitute for years of education

• Collaborates and coordinates the planning, implementation, and evaluation of new and existing safety and/or inspection programs
• Conducts inspections and enforces adherence to laws and regulations governing the health and safety of individuals
• Represents the division in public meetings and coordinates with other divisions, departments, and outside agencies on various projects, as needed
• Maintains records for CDL licenses, medical certificates, training, inspections, and claims
• Process property damage and worker's compensation claims
• Conducts CDL training in accordance with the National Registry of Training Providers (FMCSA) guidelines for Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT)
• Performs related work as assigned

All Certifications and licenses must be maintained as a condition of employment.

Valid Kentucky Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - Class B and a valid Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Examiner's Certificate in order to qualify and must be maintained as a condition of employment.

Must obtain a Valid Kentucky Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - Class A with Endorsement N - Tank Vehicles within the first six (6) months of employment and must be maintained as a condition of employment.

Must register as a Training Provider per the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) guidelines within the first six (6) months of employment and registration must be maintained as a condition of employment.

• All positions require drug testing and background check before employment and may require a post-job offer physical as stated in Ordinances 21-14(b), 22-13 and 23-16
• Must be accessible for on-call duty and be able to work weekend and holidays as assigned during emergencies and winter weather events.
• CDL holders are subject to FMCSA query prior to qualification
• Please attach a current copy of your CDL license to this application

• Health and wellness benefits: lexingtonky.gov/benefits
• Paid and unpaid time off benefits: lexingtonky.gov/working/employee-handbook#chapter-4-paid-and-unpaid-time-off-benefits
• Direct depo sit is required of all employees.

The LFUCG is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, and as such is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay and other aspects of employment.

• Division of Human Resources
• 200 East Main St.
• Lexington, KY 40507
• Phone:
• Website: lexingtonky.gov/jobs
• E-mail: jobs