Safety Coordinator

Lumos is looking for a Safety Coordinator who will help service operations build and sustain a culture of safety across our organization, with a special focus on Outside Plant (OSP) field operations.

In this hybrid role, you will be responsible for ensuring that all safety regulations, protocols, and procedures are followed at telecommunications job sites, including aerial work sites, underground cable installations, and facility maintenance. This position plays a critical role in identifying potential safety hazards, conducting regular inspections, and ensuring that both employees and contractors comply with federal, state, and company-specific safety standards.

The Safety Coordinator works closely with project teams to maintain a safe working environment.

If you are passionate about making a real impact, thrive in a dynamic environment, and want to help create a workplace where every employee can do their best work safely, this is your opportunity to join Lumos and lead with purpose!

• Hybrid Position
  *** Requires regular presence onsite at multiple jobsites in market. Successful candidates must reside within the FL, AL or GA market.

Lumos is on a mission to deliver lightning-fast, 100% Fiber Optic internet to the communities that need it most. After the merger of Lumos Networks and North State in 2022, we quickly rose to become a leading fiber internet provider. And as of April 1, 2025, we have joined forces with T-Mobile to launch T-Fiber—a joint venture that blends Lumos infrastructure expertise with T-Mobile national reach to bring fiber to more homes than ever before.

We currently connect over 475,000 homes, businesses, and multi-family buildings across nine states in the East and Midwest. With major growth in markets like Ohio, Alabama, Florida, and Georgia—and a shared goal of reaching 12 to 15 million homes by 2030—Lumos is playing a vital role in closing the digital divide.

At Lumos, we are driven by our commitment to a brighter tomorrow
. We take pride in being the first to deliver 100% Fiber Optic Internet for families, small businesses, and communities. We know the possibilities of tomorrow cannot be built on the infrastructure of yesterday. And when we deliver uninterrupted Internet and limitless capacity, we create new opportunities for everyone.

We believe that the past is over, and the future is fast. That is why we are who we are: the disruptors of the status quo. Guided by our purpose and startup mindset
, we step up, move first, and adapt as we go. Here, there is no hierarchy, only hustle.

We are all servant leaders
, confident in our purpose and humble enough to pay close attention to the details. We all have the power to help solve problems and find solutions for our customers and teammates - and we do - by putting people first and doing whatever it takes to build loyalty with our customers and within our team.

We are passionate about our customers experience
. Their futures do not stand still, and neither do ours. We will never stop reinventing ourselves to meet our customers evolving needs - because we know that our work, delivering 100% fiber optic internet, truly changes people lives.

• Conduct routine inspections of job sites, telecommunications equipment, towers, and cable installations to ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and company safety standards.
• Identify potential hazards and risks in various operations environments, including elevated work spaces and confined spaces.
• Ensure that all safety protocols are being followed by staff and contractors, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to fall protection regulations.
• Assist in conducting safety training for new and existing employees, including work zone safety, electrical hazard awareness, and safe handling of telecommunications equipment.
• Collaborate with documenting and investigating any safety incidents, accidents, or near misses, and provide recommendations for corrective actions.
• Ensure that all safety gear, including harnesses, ropes, helmets, and electrical safety equipment is regularly inspected and maintained.
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