Safety and Training Program Specialist

The Arapahoe County Road and Bridge Division is seeking highly motivated individuals to join our team. You'll get the best training in the business and the support of an awesome team. You will work for a high-performing organization in which employees are encouraged to grow through professional development and increased responsibility. The ideal candidate will possess a desire to work hard every day towards team goals and to serve the community through this important work.

Anticipated hiring range for this position is $32.48- $40.57 dependent upon qualifications and experience

Benefits of working for Arapahoe County Road and Bridge:

• Annual, performance-based salary increases.
• Promotional opportunities
• Training and development to help you grow in your career.
• Competitive pay and benefits package, including excellent leave benefits that help maintain strong work/life balance:
  1. 15 days (120 hours) of paid vacation per year
  2. 13 paid holidays (104 hours) and 3 additional floating holiday (24 hours) per year
  3. 12 days (96 hours) of paid sick leave per year
  4. 3-day weekends! Work schedule of Monday-Thursday, 10 hours/day (7:00 AM - 5:00 PM) is routine unless weather or other business needs arise.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement plan - see benefits tab for more detail.
• Uniforms and laundry service provided.
• All PPE provided including a $200 per year allowance for steel toe or composite boots.
• On-call pay ($20/day)
• CDL training provided.

• Develops, implements, and administers a comprehensive in-house Commercial Driver's License (CDL) / Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) training program for both Class A and B CDL drivers within PWD and all other County Departments/Offices that have CDL positions. Ensures compliance with all applicable state and federal requirements/regulations, and updates the program as needed based on federal or state changes. Serves as the liaison with federal representatives as it relates to this program.
• Develops, implements, and administers a Train-the-Trainer program for CDL/ELDT training. This involves training and certifying other County staff to serve as CDL/ELDT trainers to keep up with the high demand for this program while continuing to ensure compliance with all requirements.
• Conducts safety audits and job hazard analyses (JHAs), investigates accidents and injuries, and makes determinations of whether an incident was preventable or non-preventable. Analyzes incident data for trends and makes prompt recommendations for corrective action along with supporting documentation. Presents findings and recommendations to Department leadership and Risk Management.
• Recommends and implements safety performance standards and evaluates effectiveness of safety programs. Keeps apprised of new trends and industry best practices and makes recommendations for improving the R&B safety program.
• Develops, delivers, and facilitates classroom and OTJ training on all primary pieces of R&B heavy equipment to ensure that staff are trained on how to safely inspect and operate equipment based on R&B protocols and industry best practices. Also conducts/facilitates forklift certification, defensive driving, and Incident Command System (ICS) training, and serves as the primary trainer for the annual snow operations classroom training attended by R&B staff.
• Conducts Division Safety Meetings every two weeks to train/educate staff on various safety topics. Selects the topic, conducts research, and develops and delivers the training to staff.
• Serves as liaison to HR and Risk Management for random drug testing and clearinghouse requirements for all CDL holders within the County.
• Manages and schedules staff testing by a third-party agency for the CDL program.
• Provides support on workers' compensation claims by helping to coordinate communication between the supervisor, injured employee, and Risk Management, with the goal of helping to ensure prompt and clear communication between all parties.
• Attends the biweekly R&B Supervisors' meetings and presents on safety-related topics.
• Serves as the Emergency Response lead for the R&B Peoria Office and Eastern Service Center. Plans and coordinates the conduct of fire, tornado, and other safety drills. Develops a fall protection plan and fire risk assessment plan for R&B.
• Regularly conducts CPR/AED and First Aid training for R&B employees.
• Maintains the R&B Accident Safety Point Guidelines System and recommends the number of points to be assigned to accidents/incidents for approval by the supervisor. These points are used as part of employee performance reviews and may be used as part of corrective action.
• Conducts orientation/on-boarding and training of new employees. Assists new employees in acquiring County ID badge, fuel card, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and other associated materials, information, and documents.
• Works closely with environmental compliance officials and others to ensure Runoff Control Plan compliance with all applicable regulations and requirements. Performs weekly facility grounds inspections at R&B facilities and works to resolve and track/document findings.
• Operates snow removal equipment and supports other emergency operation functions. During emergency operations, may be required to work in shifts outside of normal business hours.
• Administers the R&B employee uniform contract as well as other contracts related to employee supplies, PPE, and miscellaneous materials. Tracks and maintains uniform and PPE inventory.
• Tracks and coordinates completion of NIMS training with staff and supervisors.
• Maintains various employee and departmental records pertaining to safety and training performance.

• Knowledge of industry best practices with respect to safety.
• Knowledge of Road & Bridge construction/maintenance best practices and techniques.
• Ability to develop and deliver training programs on a variety of topics.
• Ability to conduct training through a variety of methods, including classroom (virtual and in-person), one-on-one, and on-the-job training.
• Ability to develop written/visual training guides and resources.
• Ability to analyze incidents, make determinations, and present findings.
• Ability to analyze program requirements/goals and make recommendations for changes.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience that demonstrates thorough knowledge regarding heavy construction equipment operations, safety, and maintenance best practices.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience operating light and/or heavy equipment.
• An equivalent combination of education and work experience that satisfy the requirements of the job may be considered.

Pre-Employment Additional Requirements:

• Must successfully pass pre-employment testing which includes an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR) and background check.
• Must successfully pass physical capabilities examination and pre-employment drug screening.

• Must possess a Class A Commercial Driver's license with tanker endorsement at the time of hire or be able to obtain one within 6 months of hire.
• CPR instruction certificate must be obtained within 12 months of hire.
• Roadway Flagger instruction certificate must be obtained within 12 months of hire.

• Exposed to all types of weather and driving conditions.
• Required to work on an on-call basis for winter storm duty and other emergency conditions at all hours of the day or night. Shiftwork for snowstorms may require 12-hour shifts or longer based on the severity of the storm.

• Spends a 50% of the time sitting and 50% either upright or walking.
• Occasionally lifts, carries, pulls, or pushes up to 80 lbs.
• Uses cart dolly, or other equipment to carry in excess of 80 lbs.
• Occasionally stoops, kneels, balances, reaches, crawls, and crouches while performing work duties in an office and outdoor setting.
• Verbal and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication as well as communication through automated devices such as the telephones, radios, etc.
• Constant use of eye, hand, and finger coordination enabling the use of automated office machinery, equipment, and tools in a field setting.
• Visual capacity enabling constant use of computer equipment, construction equipment and vehicles.

* Arapahoe County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other status protected under the law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity in any term, condition, or privilege of employment and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors. Arapahoe County is committed to making employment accessible to persons with disabilities.

** In accordance with Senate Bill 23-058, applicants understand that Arapahoe County will not request or require the applicant to include their age, date of birth, or date of attendance/graduation date on the initial application. Applicants understand that Arapahoe County can request or require an individual to provide documentation including copies of certification, transcripts, and other materials created by a third party. The applicant understands that the applicant can redact, if they so choose, information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance/graduation from an educational institution on those requested/required certification, transcripts and other materials created by a third party.

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