Safety Associate

Overview

Hughes Brothers Construction is a heavy civil contractor specializing in large site infrastructure, underground utilities and roadway construction throughout Central Florida. HBC offers competitive pay, a robust benefits package and the chance to join a legacy built on hard work, trust and pride in every project!

Safety Associate — acts as a resource to all company employees, offering mentoring, coaching and instruction on all matters of safety, policies and best practices. The Safety Associate is responsible for identifying opportunities to minimize workplace injuries, accidents and health risks.

• Oversee and educate on safety programs, policies and best practices on multiple jobsites.
• Perform jobsite audits to identify and mitigate hazards, always looking for opportunities to minimize workplace injuries, accidents and health risks.
• Lead Toolbox Talks on jobsites with crew members.
• Identify PPE requirements and provide PPE to crew members.
• Inspect rigging and ensure proper use, maintenance, replacement and recertification as required.
• Collaborate with management to develop, prepare and implement safety and security policies and procedures.
• Provide training both on the job site as well as in a classroom setting.
• Document deficiencies and corrective actions.
• Stop operations and activities that could harm staff or damage equipment.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of safety and security programs.
• Wear required clothing: jeans, shirt with minimum 4” sleeves, work boots, hi-visibility vest, hard hat and safety glasses.

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Acceptable driving record
• 2+ years of safety experience in construction (Earthmoving and Excavations)
• High school degree or GED required
• Extensive knowledge of company policies and applicable OSHA standards
• Extensive knowledge of security protocols and emergency preparedness
• OSHA 30
• Bi-lingual in English and Spanish
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Walk uneven ground on jobsites
• Climb ladders
• Extended standing and sitting
• Lift and carry up to 50lbs
• Work in an outdoor environment around large equipment
• Drive company vehicles
• Must be able to perceive visual and auditory cues to ensure safe and efficient work performance

• Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) package
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurances with employer contributions
• 401K with employer match
• Long-Term Incentives

Submit your application by clicking on the "apply" button for the position desired. Walk-in applications are accepted at our main office in Wildwood, Florida.

Hughes Brothers Construction is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.