The Safety Specialist is responsible for promoting and enforcing a culture of safety across all job sites and operations. This role ensures compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and industry standards while actively working to prevent workplace injuries and incidents.
Team Verita Benefits
Financial Wellbeing
- Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and annual merit increase
- 401(k) with company match
Health & Wellness
- Choice of various PPO, HMO, and HSA accompanied plans
Family & Lifestyle
- Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
Planning for the Unexpected
- Short and long-term disability, life insurance Paid for by the company
- Accidental death & dismemberment Paid for by the company
- Voluntary life insurance, accident, and critical illness
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct regular job site safety inspections and audits
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, federal, state, and local safety regulations
- Lead safety orientations and ongoing safety training for field employees
- Investigate accidents, near misses, and safety incidents; prepare detailed reports
- Develop and implement corrective action plans
- Maintain safety documentation including OSHA logs, training records, and certifications
- Partner with operations managers and supervisors to reinforce safe work practices
- Monitor PPE compliance and safe equipment operation
- Assist in developing and updating company safety policies and procedures
- Participate in safety committee meetings
Qualifications
- 2+ years of safety experience in construction, telecom, utility, or industrial environments
- Strong knowledge of OSHA standards (29 CFR 1926 preferred)
- OSHA 30 certification (required or preferred)
- CPR/First Aid certified
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to travel to job sites as needed
- Strong communication and documentation skills
Preferred Experience (Telecom/Utility Environment)
- Experience with aerial and underground telecom construction
- Knowledge of fall protection, trench safety, confined space, and traffic control
- Experience conducting tailgate meetings and job hazard analyses (JHAs)
- DOT compliance familiarity
Physical Requirements
- Ability to walk active job sites
- Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions
Skills Required
- 2+ years of safety experience in construction, telecom, utility, or industrial environments
- Strong knowledge of OSHA standards, preferably 29 CFR 1926
- OSHA 30 certification
- CPR/First Aid certification
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to travel to job sites as needed
- Strong communication and documentation skills
- Experience with aerial and underground telecom construction
- Knowledge of fall protection, trench safety, confined space, and traffic control
- Experience conducting tailgate meetings and job hazard analyses
- DOT compliance familiarity
- Ability to walk active job sites
- Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions
What We Do
We are a turnkey telecommunications contractor that customers can deploy and scale with confidence, relying on us for timely builds, quality, and safety. Backed by a global infrastructure group and strong local relationships, we combine international resources with community-level trust. Our employees bring a broad range of backgrounds and strengths, earning us a strong reputation for excellence across the industry. We're focused on being the go-to turnkey telecommunications contractor, with deep expertise in underground construction. Our design and permitting teams are long-tenured professionals ready to support projects of any scale, and our construction teams are committed to clear communication and to meeting—and exceeding—project timelines. We see every project through from start to finish, delivering a polished, professional experience for our customers at every stage.
