Safety Representative

Build Your Career at Evergreen Roadworks

The Safety Representative assists the Safety Director with implementation of health and safety programs to ensure a safe, productive, healthy, and accident free work environment across all Evergreen locations and jobsites in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and other states. This role is based out of Urbana, IL.

• Works under the general direction of the Safety Director
• Prepares reports for Safety Director as requested
• Conducts and documents job site internal audits
• Delivers health and safety training to various employee groups on various topics
• Assists in development of safety training curriculum
• Assists with the development of strategies, policies and programs to instill a safe culture
• Assists with development of metrics for measuring the effectiveness of corporate safety initiatives
• Stays current on safety programs and developments by maintaining contact with others in the field
• Submits ideas and photos for safety communication as requested
• Assists with incident investigation and analysis of property damage, injury, illness, near miss reports
• Maintains highest levels of confidentiality
• Ensures health and safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and acting in a safe manner at all times
• Champions the company’s culture of safety and supports a culture of safety-first behaviors and decisions
• Develops current and comprehensive knowledge of all applicable state, federal and local health and safety regulations, laws and requirements affecting the business
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned, including but not limited to continuously growing in alignment with the Company’s core values, competencies and skills

• Required Bachelor’s Degree in Safety Management, Construction Management or related discipline; or equivalent work experience is preferred

• Preferred 1+ years in a previous construction safety role
• Preferred 5+ years in the construction industry

• Strong computer and technological skills; proficiency in Microsoft Suite programs
• Strong communication skills
• Accountability
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as business needs require
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions on heavy highway construction sites
• Ability to travel
• Participates in safety briefings, job briefings and other meetings – passes on information from team members, management or customer
• Must be able to work with a team, take direction, follow work rules and take on additional job responsibilities as needed or assigned
• Performs all work in compliance with company standards, procedures and regulatory requirements
• Must possess and exhibit excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently

• Valid driver’s license is required
• OSHA and CPR certification preferred

The anticipated hiring compensation range for this role, dependent upon qualifications and experience, is $60,000 - $85,000.

• The work environment described here is representative of those that a typical employee would experience while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Clerical office environment including standard office equipment such as computers, photocopiers, phones, filing cabinets, and cubicles.
• Regular exposure to highway construction job sites, including inclement weather, moving traffic, noise, fumes, mechanical and heavy equipment.
• Sits at a desk for hours at a time.
• Looks at a computer screen for hours at a time.
• Performs data entry, alpha and 10‑key numeric, on a keyboard or tablet.
• Uses copy/fax to scan documents.
• Ability to work in both office and heavy highway construction sites, including exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, and windy conditions caused by weather, moving traffic, noise, fumes, mechanical and heavy equipment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as business needs require.
• Sits in a motor vehicle and drives regularly.
• Travel to job sites and satellite offices is required; primarily day travel, but some overnight may be necessary.

Evergreen Roadworks provides a wide-ranging suite of paving solutions and proprietary applications designed to extend roadway life and enable infrastructure investments to go further. With locations across Illinois and Michigan, Evergreen Roadworks constantly explores new ways to enhance pavement preservation and performance, pushing the boundaries to raise the bar across the Midwest. Learn more at

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Wholesale Building Materials