Safety Tech I

Interstates is growing, and we are currently seeking a temporary Safety Tech to join Interstates Construction Team. The Safety Tech will be responsible for assisting the Safety Managers. This individual will also help our customers achieve a successful and safe work zone, that meets all owner/regulatory requirements, as defined in the primary job duties section, below. Interstates seeks ambitious, innovative individuals with the ability to grow and maintain value-added relationships with our team and external customers.

Interstates Employees Describe Our Culture As:

• Caring co-workers treat each other like family
• Be treated like an individual, not just a number
• Flexible schedules allow you to focus on your personal life as well as work life
• Lunch gatherings and social activities promotes fun and camaraderie
• Support charities and your community through events sponsored and hosted by Interstates

Interstates Core Values:

• Integrity
• Trust
• Quality
• Dependability
• Family

Our Why:

• Providing opportunities for our people
• Making a difference with our clients
• Pursuing a better way

This position reports to: Safety Manager

Position Summary:

• Work with the site management to identify and immediately correct unsafe working conditions or equipment.
  * Safety contact for day-to-day safety operations on a construction site
  * Ensure all workers fully understand safety policies and practices.
  * Assists with investigation of unsafe acts/accidents to identify the root cause and corrective actions.
  * Monitors on-site safety audits including logging, reporting, and documentation.
  * Works with Site management and Area Managers to ensure safety equipment/supplies are on site.
  * Assist Site Management in monitoring site-specific injuries/accidents.
  * Takes direction on injury management.
  
• Other duties may be assigned.

• A Bachelor's Degree from a four-year college or university, preferably in Occupational Health or Construction Safety
• or two years related experience and/or training in the safety or construction industry;
• Or equivalent combination of both education and experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Able to track information and conduct audits
• Ability to write reports and procedure manuals
• Can effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of manager, clients, customers, and the general public
• Ability to work well with others and achieve results through others, without having a direct line of authority over them
• Must possess sound judgment skills, and the ability to prioritize work and deal with stress

Application Questions

Schedule: Monday to Friday, some Saturdays pending scheduling

Location: On Site (Cedar Rapids, IA)

Company's website:

• www.interstates.com

Travel: This position will be located in Cedar Rapids, IA (onsite for the project).

Interstates is an Equal Opportunity/AA Employer and provides a drug free work environment.