Safety Officer (Winston Salem, NC)

Safety Officer

How to ApplyYou MUST apply at s bit.ly 388ehnN by August 27 2021 at Midnight EST to be considered. NCDOT is a Great Place to Work.Don t take our word for it. Read what our people are saying at s bit.ly NCDOTGreatPlaceToWork.We are the highest rated state agency for employee satisfaction on Glassdoor with 200 reviews. The ChallengeWe are looking for an experienced Safety Officer to join our Winston-Salem Division 9 team. In this role you will Evaluate heavy truck driver applicants including processing and interpreting driver records checks. Manage and run the Division 9 fleet safety program. This includes 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. What You BringKnowledge 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 Worker s 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 using Windows and Microsoft Office (Word Excel and Access). Ability to develop and deliver safety training to large groups. Deep knowledge and understanding of Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) requirements and field application. A Commercial Drivers License within 60 days of hire. If you don t have one you must have a permit within 60 days of hire. NotesYou will traverse uneven and difficult terrain. You will be operating a motor vehicle safely in all kinds of weather including rain snow and ice. Education & ExperienceBachelor s degree in safety management occupational safety industrial technology or one of the physical sciences and 2 years of progressive occupational safety and health experience or An equivalent combination of education and experience. Questions Call me Jill Hutcherson at 336-747-7800. Follow NCDOT Careers onTwitter s twitter.com NCDOT_CareersFacebook s facebook.com NCDOTcareersInstagram s instagram.com ncdotcareersLinkedIn s linkedin.com in ncdot-careers See all NCDOT jobs at s bit.ly ncdotjobs