Safety Officer , II or III - Yoakum District Headquarters

Job Description

Safety Officer I, II or III – Yoakum District Headquarters (2601401). TxDOT’s Yoakum District is looking for an individual who has a passion for safety to help lead its safety program. The position will be based at the District Headquarters in Yoakum and will report to the District Engineer. Responsibilities include a combination of field work, safety presentations, and administrative tasks.

Travel consists primarily of day trips within our 11‑county district to visit field offices and work zones.

• Safety Officer I (B17): $42,976 – $64,469
• Safety Officer II (B19): $48,244 – $76,028
• Safety Officer III (B21): $54,278 – $87,046

Salary level is determined by experience, education, skill level and business needs.

$42,976.00

$87,046.00

Yearly

Yoakum District Headquarters, 403 HUCK ST, Yoakum 77995

Yes (10% of the time)

Full‑time, Day Shift, 40 hours, Onsite

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid 100% for Full‑time Employees
• On‑the‑Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family‑Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many offices statewide are designated as Texas Mother‑Friendly Worksites.

• Coordinate safety meetings, including planning, conducting, scheduling and providing literature and audio‑visual material.
• Inspect equipment and work areas.
• Investigate employee accidents, prepare reports, maintain records, identify injury types and accident causes, recommend preventative actions and conduct follow‑up investigations.
• Monitor workers' compensation records.
• Plan, schedule and assist with administering training on safety issues including defensive driving, CPR, first‑aid, fleet safety and hazardous materials; maintain applicable training records.
• Perform other job responsibilities as assigned.

In addition to the above:

• Process damage property claims and/or assist with tort claims and open record requests.
• Monitor compliance with material safety data sheet (MSDS) requirements and recommend updates for Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) plan.
• Answer safety‑related inquiries and complaints from the public.
• Perform industrial hygiene testing of departmental operations to ensure compliance with safety and hazardous materials regulations and minimize employee health risks and exposures.

In addition to the above:

• Maintain a comprehensive written hazard communication program for the district; develop local policies, procedures, guidelines and rule interpretations to comply with federal, state and local rules and regulations.
• Administer the new employee driver’s orientation program and the vehicle safety program.