Safety Representative

Position Summary: Ideal Contracting, LLC is seeking candidates for the position of Safety Representative. This is an in-person position and candidates must be willing to travel and report to the worksite as assigned. Under general direction from the Safety Manager, the employee in the Safety Representative position will perform the following essential job functions. Additional duties may be assigned at the discretion of the Safety Director and/or Safety Manager: Ensure effectiveness of all site safety initiatives and ensure adherence and compliance of site personnel. Perform daily on-site inspections and address unsafe working conditions or act by providing feedback as required. Conduct safety meeting and educational programs as directed; interface with labor and management representatives to discuss and resolve any safety items. Assist in controlling hazardous working conditions and unsafe employee activities by bringing them to the attention of the Project Manager and Supervisor. Advise contractors of safety requirements at pre-construction meetings and review contractor safety programs to ensure they meet the site’s own safety standards. Conduct accident investigations and submit reports to corporate safety. Document all accidents, safety violations, unsafe conditions/activities. Essential Job-Related Skills: Ability to prioritize workload and meet established deadlines. Ability to work in all weather conditions. Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Teams Ability to maneuver through various software programs simultaneously. Ability to use search tools, browsers, email, attach files, scan, and fax. Possess strong oral/written communication skills. Communicate effectively, tactfully, and courteously with all internal and external customers to exchange and convey information. Ability to work with some degree of independence where judgment and discretion are applied. Essential Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Lift, handle, and carry materials, equipment, and supplies as necessary up to 20 pounds. Lift 20 pounds floor to waist, lift 20 pounds waist to shoulder, lift and carry 20 pounds, and push/pull 20 pounds. Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours. Coordination necessary to operate computers and office equipment with pushbuttons and/or touch screens. Essential Communication Skills: Read and interpret documents. Read a diverse amount of printed and computer material. Communicate effectively and listen attentively. Write routine reports and correspondence. Speak tactfully and effectively before residents, staff, and elected officials, in one-on-one situations and small or large group settings. Establish and maintain effective and harmonious working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the general public. Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing. Ability to follow written and verbal communications. Exercise independent judgment and maintain confidentiality. Ability to balance multiple projects. Possess strong leadership and motivational skills. Essential Mathematical Skills: Perform addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication. Essential Interpersonal Skills: High sense of integrity and ethics Punctual, reliable and dependable Trustworthy Desire for continuous improvement Ability to accept performance feedback Goal and deadline oriented Ability to adapt to change Ability to manage stress Detail oriented Service focused Team-oriented Essential Reasoning Ability: Remain calm in a demanding environment, assisting a diverse blend of people. Solve practical problems in a variety of situations. Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. General Requirements and/or Disclaimers The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties of personnel so classified. Other duties may be assigned by the Safety Director and/or Safety Manager. Education and Experience Required: High School Diploma required. Candidates who possess three (3) to five (5) years of safety representative experience in construction are highly preferred. 3-5 years construction safety experience / Experience with General Motors Safety Program Preferred At minimum, must possess an OSHA 30hr Construction Certification Hours of Employment: Normal hours of employment are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. reporting in person to the worksite in Grand Blanc. Schedule may be modified by the Safety Director and/or Safety Manager due to department operations as needed. Compensation: The employee in the Safety Representative position is a non-exempt employee under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA"), 29 USC §§201, et Seq., and as a result thereof is entitled to accumulate or to be paid any compensatory time off or overtime. Salary to commensurate in the range of $60K-$75K according to candidate’s skills and experience level. The position offers an attractive benefit package that includes medical insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, HMO and Health Savings plan options available), dental coverage, vision coverage, life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability plans on the first of the month following the date of hire. Paid time off and 401K plan offered upon reaching eligibility. Ideal Contracting, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of such factors as race, color, age, sex, national origin, religion, citizenship, handicap, height, weight and marital status. Under the State Persons with Disabilities Act and the Federal Americans with Disabilities Act, an employer has a legal obligation to accommodate an employee’s or job applicant’s disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the employer. A person with a disability may allege a violation against an employer regarding a failure to accommodate his or her condition under Michigan law only if the person notifies the employer in writing of the need for accommodation within 182 days after the date the person knew or reasonably should have known that an accommodation was needed. __________________________________________________________________