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The Challenge

We are looking for an experienced Safety Officer to join our Guilford county Safety team.

In this role, you will:

• Evaluate heavy truck driver applicants including processing and interpreting driver records checks.
• Manage and run the Division fleet safety program, including coordinating and conducting road tests, training, and certifying heavy truck drivers.
• Conduct safety-related training, including new employee safety orientation, fleet safety, forklift operator, traffic control, flagger, first aid, and other areas.
• Maintain equipment and personal injury statistics.
• Assist in Workers Compensation program administration.
• Assist supervisors conducting monthly unit safety meetings and safety audits of crews/facilities.
• Help coordinate safety audio metric testing.
• Assist Division managers in administering our NCDOT safety program and complying with motor vehicles law and state/federal safety and health regulations.
• Perform other safety-related duties.

What You Bring

• Knowledge of State, Federal, and OSHA Safety and Health Standards.
• Experience developing, coordinating, and presenting training programs on safety topics.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize unsafe conditions/acts and determine corrective actions.
• Knowledge of the Workers Compensation Act and OSHA regulations.
• Experience interpreting and explaining policies, procedures, and laws.
• Knowledge of Commercial Drivers License laws and NCDMV laws/requirements.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Access).
• Skills and abilities to develop and deliver safety training to large groups.
• Deep knowledge and understanding of proper MUTCD requirements and field application.
• A Commercial Drivers License. (Don't have one? Still apply! You can earn it through our on-the-job training within 360 days of hire.

Notes

• You will work in bad weather conditions and need to traverse uneven/difficult terrain.
• You will be operating a motor vehicle safely in all kinds of weather, including rain, snow, and ice.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in safety management, occupational safety, industrial technology, or one of the physical sciences, and

2+ years of progressive occupational safety and