What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Trainer position at Benchmark Utility Services?
About Benchmark
Benchmark is a premier design-build, site and underground utility construction firm, completing over 500 projects in ten (10) years. With a strong focus on mission-critical facilities, our teams collaborate seamlessly to deliver exceptional service. At Benchmark, we prioritize training and professional development, empowering our workforce to achieve their full potential. If you are passionate about safety and excellence, join our dynamic team where your skills and ambitions will be valued.
Position Summary
The Safety Trainer supports the Safety Training Manager by delivering high-quality safety training programs for field employees and subcontractors. This role focuses on classroom and field-based instruction, reinforcing OSHA standards, company safety policies, and best practices for underground utility and civil construction work. The Safety Trainer plays a critical role in promoting compliance, hazard awareness, and safe job site behaviors through bilingual (English/Spanish) instruction.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Deliver safety training classes in English and Spanish for new hires, current employees, and subcontractors.
- Support the Safety Training Manager in the implementation of company-wide safety training initiatives.
- Conduct classroom and hands-on field training related to excavation, trenching, confined space, PPE, traffic control, equipment safety, and other.
- Assist with daily toolbox talks, safety orientations, and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs).
- Reinforce Site-Specific Safety and Health Policies and Procedures (SSSPs) at active job sites.
- Observe job site activities and provide real-time coaching to field personnel on safe work practices.
- Assist with job site inspections and audits to ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, and company safety standards.
- Help maintain accurate training records, attendance logs, and safety documentation.
- Support incident and near-miss investigations by gathering information and assisting with corrective action follow-up.
- Promote a proactive safety culture through daily engagement with supervisors, foremen, and crews.
- Coordinate closely with the Safety Training Manager to identify training gaps and improvement opportunities.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support the safety department.
Required Qualifications
- OSHA 30 certification required (construction).
- Minimum 2–4 years of experience in construction safety, field operations, or safety training roles.
- Proven experience conducting safety training in classroom and/or field settings in English or Spanish.
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish (verbal and instructional) required.
- Strong understanding of construction safety principles, particularly excavation and trenching hazards.
- Ability to communicate effectively with field personnel at all levels.
- Willingness and ability to travel to multiple job sites.
- Valid driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with trenching and excavation operations in utility or civil construction environments.
- OSHA 510, OSHA 500, or progression toward additional safety certifications preferred.
- Familiarity with underground utility work, traffic control, and 811 One Call processes.
- First Aid / CPR certification a plus.
- Experience working alongside safety leadership in a trainer or coordinator capacity.
Why Join Benchmark Utility Services
Benchmark Utility Services offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and a dynamic work environment that values excellence, teamwork, and professional growth. If you possess the Qualifications and skills to excel in this role, we encourage you to apply.
Equal Opportunity Employer.