Safety Representative

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Urbana, ILtime type:
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Posted Yesterday job requisition :
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* ** 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.

** Essential Functions
*** 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 (e.g., professional association and educational groups, and professional development efforts)
* 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 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/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.
*** Education Qualifications
*** Required Bachelor's Degree in Safety Management, Construction Management or related discipline; or equivalent work experience is preferred
** Experience Qualifications
*** Preferred 1+ years in a previous experience in a construction safety role
* Preferred 5+ years in the construction industry
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* Skills and Abilities

*** Strong computer / 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
* Participate in safety briefings, job briefings, and other meetings - pass 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
* Perform all work in compliance with company standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements
* Must possess and exhibit excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently
** Licenses and Certifications
*** Valid drivers license is required Required
* OSHA & CPR certification preferred Preferred
** Evergreen Roadworks Pay Transparency
** The anticipated hiring compensation range for this role, dependent upon qualifications and experience is: $60,000 - $85,000
** Working Conditions/Physical Demands
*** The work environment described here is representative of those that experienced by an employee performing the essential functions of this job.
* Clerical office environment
* Indoor conditions that include standard office equipment such as computers, photocopier, phone, filing cabinets, fax machines, cubicles
* Regular exposure to highway construction job sites, which includes exposure to inclement weather, moving traffic, noise, fumes, mechanical and heavy equipment
* The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
* Sits at a desk for hours at a time
* Looks at a computer screen hours at a time
* Performs data…