Field Safety Coordinator
Job Description
Spear D Construction is seeking a proactive, dependable, and hands-on Field Safety Coordinator to support and strengthen our safety culture across all construction operations.
This is a field-focused position responsible for conducting regular jobsite visits, identifying hazards, supporting regulatory compliance, assisting with incident investigations, and working directly with field leadership and employees to promote safe work practices.
The ideal candidate is someone who is comfortable spending time in active construction environments, communicates effectively with field crews, and isn't afraid to address unsafe conditions or behaviors when they see them.
Bilingual English/Spanish is required for this position. The ability to communicate safety expectations, training, and concerns clearly with both English- and Spanish-speaking employees is an important part of this role.
At Spear D Construction, safety isn't about simply checking boxes. We're looking for someone who can build relationships with our crews while maintaining high expectations for safety, accountability, and compliance.
What You'll Be Responsible For
Field Safety & Jobsite Support
- Conduct regular jobsite visits to observe work practices, identify hazards, and ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Work directly with Foremen, Supervisors, Superintendents, Project Managers, and field employees to promote safe work practices.
- Document jobsite observations and clearly communicate findings to field leadership and management.
- Identify unsafe behaviors or conditions, take appropriate corrective action, and escalate repeated or serious violations when necessary.
- Inspect jobsite equipment, tools, vehicles, materials, and work areas for safe operation and compliance.
- Serve as an accessible resource for employees and leadership regarding safety questions, concerns, and best practices.
- Build strong relationships with field teams to encourage employee participation and create a positive, proactive safety culture.
- Balance field responsibilities with required administrative work, documentation, and follow-up.
Safety & Regulatory Compliance
- Monitor and promote compliance with OSHA regulations, company Safety & Health Programs, and applicable local, state, and federal safety requirements.
- Help ensure employees follow required safety procedures and properly use PPE and other safety equipment.
- Provide guidance on construction safety practices including:
- Excavation and trench safety
- Confined spaces
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Safe lifting practices
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
- Equipment and tool safety
- Review Pre-Task Plans (PTPs), Job Safety Analyses (JSA/JHA), and pre-dig documentation during jobsite visits.
- Promote safe work practices across all trades and divisions.
- Maintain required safety certifications and training.
- Assist with communication and coordination with safety agencies and regulatory organizations when needed.
Incident Reporting & Investigations
- Assist field leadership with completing incident reports and required documentation.
- Support investigations involving injuries, incidents, near misses, vehicle accidents, utility damages, and other safety events.
- Gather information, photographs, employee statements, and other documentation needed during investigations.
- Participate in identifying root causes and appropriate corrective actions.
- Assist with post-incident testing, reporting, and follow-up.
- Support entry and documentation of utility damage reports and other safety tracking information.
- Follow incidents and corrective actions through completion rather than allowing issues to fall through the cracks.
Safety Training & Employee Engagement
- Conduct and support employee safety training, orientations, and awareness programs.
- Communicate safety expectations clearly in both English and Spanish as needed.
- Help employees understand not only what safety procedures are required, but why they matter.
- Promote employee participation in Stretch & Flex, weekly safety topics, and other company safety initiatives.
- Coach employees on safe work behaviors and help field leadership reinforce company safety expectations.
- Support new-hire safety orientation and ongoing employee safety education.
Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain accurate and timely OSHA-compliant safety documentation and records.
- Ensure PTPs, inspection reports, incident documentation, and other required safety records are completed accurately.
- Prepare detailed jobsite reports identifying hazards, observations, trends, risks, corrective actions, and opportunities for improvement.
- Maintain organized records of safety inspections, training, incidents, and corrective actions.
- Utilize Microsoft Office and company safety systems for documentation, reporting, and communication.
What We're Looking For
The right person for this position is someone who can earn the trust of our field teams while still holding employees accountable to company safety expectations.
We're looking for someone who:
- Is bilingual in English and Spanish.
- Is comfortable spending the majority of their time working directly with employees in the field.
- Has strong knowledge of construction safety practices and OSHA requirements.
- Can recognize unsafe conditions and behaviors and take action to correct them.
- Communicates confidently and professionally with employees at all levels.
- Is comfortable having difficult conversations when safety expectations aren't being followed.
- Can train, coach, and positively influence safe work behaviors.
- Pays close attention to details and maintains accurate documentation.
- Takes ownership and follows issues through to completion.
- Can work independently without requiring constant supervision.
- Is organized and able to balance jobsite visits, investigations, training, reporting, and administrative responsibilities.
- Has strong observation, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, accountability, and good judgment.
Qualifications
- Bilingual English/Spanish – REQUIRED.
- Previous construction, field safety, occupational safety, or related experience preferred.
- Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety practices.
- Ability to identify hazards and implement or recommend corrective actions.
- Experience conducting jobsite safety inspections or observations preferred.
- Knowledge of PTPs, JSAs/JHAs, PPE, excavation safety, confined spaces, lifting practices, and Lockout/Tagout preferred.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in both English and Spanish.
- Ability to effectively train, coach, and communicate safety expectations to field employees.
- Strong organizational and documentation skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn company safety systems.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with field and office teams.
- Current and valid driver's license required.
- Must maintain an insurable driving record if assigned a company vehicle.
Core Competencies
- Construction Safety
- OSHA Compliance
- Hazard Recognition
- Field Safety Inspections
- Incident Investigation
- Corrective Actions
- Safety Training & Coaching
- Bilingual English/Spanish Communication
- PTP / JSA / JHA Review
- Safety Documentation & Reporting
- Employee & Field Relations
- Problem Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Organization & Follow-Through
- Professionalism & Accountability
Why Join Spear D Construction?
At Spear D Construction, we build more than roads—we build careers. Our culture is founded on five core values:
- Honesty – With our customers, the community and each other.
- Hard Work – Made effective through dedication and innovation.
- Respect – Gained through action, word and deed.
- Compassion – Demonstrated in the way we maintain our standards and expectations.
- Consistency – In our character and in our dedication to excellence.
Pay: $62,870.00 - $72,870.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship?
Language:
Work Location: In person
