Company Overview
West Valley Construction Co. Inc. is a leading underground utility construction firm, steadfast in our commitment to high-quality infrastructure design and project deliverables through a safety-first culture. We specialize in the installation, maintenance, and 24/7 emergency response of essential utilities such as water, power, gas, telecommunications, sewer, and storm. We take pride in being an employee-owned company. We firmly believe that every team member contributes significantly to our ongoing success and growth. Demonstrating our commitment, we’ve implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) that allows our employees to directly share in the company’s achievements. Headquartered in Campbell, CA, West Valley Construction Co. Inc. operates from strategically located facilities in Bakersfield, Campbell, Chico, Concord, Folsom, Fresno, Hayward, Redwood City, Salinas, Stockton, and Visalia. We are actively seeking talented individuals who value safety and ownership to be part of our dynamic team.
We are looking for a Safety Coordinator to join our Chico, CA team!
Job Summary
The Safety Coordinator will be responsible for implementing policies or programs designed to promote employee health and safety compliance. This role involves conducting safety audits, training employees, investigating incidents, and ensuring compliance with state, federal, and local health and safety regulations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Below is a compilation of primary job duties and responsibilities for this role, supplemented by certain supportive tasks. This list is not exhaustive, and additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as required. Moreover, management reserves the right to make modifications to this job description as deemed necessary.
- Organize and conduct training to staff on health and safety risks found in the organization and appropriate risk control measures.
- Ensure that training records, incident/accident reports, or other documentation are appropriately maintained.
- Participate in-pre job planning and Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) processes to identify potential hazards and implement appropriate mitigation plans.
- Ensure adequate levels of personal protection equipment (PPE), including task specific, or other related supplies (e.g. – hydration) are maintained and available to all employees.
- Conduct routine inspections of facilities, vehicles/equipment, or jobsites.
- Document and report findings and work with site management to address and/or rectify any issues.
- Lead incident and injury investigations, documenting root cause and corrective action for each to prevent reoccurrence.
- Oversee end-to-end injury management processes, including appointment reminders, modified work assignments, and OSHA recordability.
- Administer DOT regulated drug testing program, as directed by the company Drug & Alcohol Program Manager/Designated Employer Representative (DAPM/DER).
Qualifications
- Education/Experience: 4-year degree preferred in Occupational Health, Safety, and Environmental Science, or related field. Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in a safety role within the construction industry. Basic knowledge of OSHA regulations and other relevant safety standards.
- Certifications/Licenses: valid driver’s license in good standings (must be 18 years of age or older to operate a company vehicle).
- Computer Skills: strong computer skills including working knowledge or Microsoft Office and the ability to learn and train others to use computer technology.
- Interpersonal Skills: must have the ability to interface with a wide variety of people including clients, employees, managers, agencies, and the public. Ability to create and maintain positive working relationships with Operations Managers. Ability to teach and train as needed.
- Leadership: ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Mathematical Skills: able to perform construction mathematics calculations.
- Organization and Planning: must be able to manage individual priorities and plan work activities for themselves and others. Develop realistic action plans while being sensitive to time constraints and resources.
- Problem Solving: use a systematic approach to solve problems through analysis and evaluate alternate solutions. Use logic, mathematics, or other problem-solving tools in data analysis when generating solutions.
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
- Hearing adequate to perform job duties in person.
- Able to communicate clearly in person and over the telephone.
- Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties and respond to dangerous situations.
- Frequent bending, reaching, standing, walking, squatting, sitting, pushing, and pulling.
- Manual dexterity to operate a keyboard and other electronic devices. Repetitive motions that include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
- Able to safely ascend or descend step ladders, stairs, ramps, etc.
- Adjust or move objects up to 20 pounds in all directions without assistance.
- May work in areas where hazardous substances are present.
- Bilingual Spanish preferred.
Benefits
- Opportunity to be an owner in the company through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), and Stock Purchase Plan (SPP) with discounted price.
- Company vehicle/fuel card for business use.
- Annual performance bonus opportunities.
- Generous PTO policy.
- 5 group health insurance plans: 2 with HSAs; company pays 95% of employee premium and 85% of dependent premium for Blue Shield Plans, and 95% of the premium for employee and dependents for Kaiser Plans.
If you are selected for employment with WVCC, you will be required to provide documentation that verifies your legal right to work in the U.S. Please note, we are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorships for work authorization at this time.
CCPA Notice and Privacy Policy
West Valley Construction Company is an equal opportunity workplace and does not discriminate against any protected class. In compliance with California Law, click here for West Valley Construction Company’s California Consumer Privacy Act Notice of Collection and Privacy Policy or visit https://westvalleyconstruction.com/privacy-policy/
Pay: $31.88 - $44.62 per hour
Work Location: In person
