Safety Trainer (Regional South Florida)

Description

This position will be regional in South Florida, traveling to various Coastal CAT locations to perform training sessions and onboarding.

Position Scope

The Safety Trainer supports Coastal CAT’s safety program by providing safety training to new hires and employees and ensuring required safety documentation is completed and maintained. This position helps employees understand company safety policies, procedures, and safe work practices while promoting a strong safety culture throughout the organization.

Requirements

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

• Previous experience in safety, training, heavy equipment, construction, industrial, or related environments.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and general workplace safety requirements.
• Experience conducting employee safety orientations or safety training.
• Strong knowledge of workplace safety practices and procedures.
• Ability to effectively train employees in a classroom and hands-on environment.
• Strong communication, organization, and presentation skills.
• Ability to accurately complete, organize, and maintain safety documentation.
• Comfortable working in heavy equipment shops, yards, and operational environments.
• Ability to communicate safety expectations clearly to employees at all levels.
  
  

Preferred Qualification(s)

• Safety or OSHA-related certifications preferred.
  
  

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Additional education or certification in occupational safety, training, environmental health and safety, or a related field preferred.
  
  

Leadership Responsibilities

• Serve as a safety resource for new hires and employees.
• Reinforce Coastal CAT safety standards and expectations.
• Promote employee participation and accountability for safe work practices.
• Communicate safety concerns to appropriate leadership.
  
  

Essential Job Functions

• Conduct safety orientation and required safety training for new hires.
• Train employees on Coastal CAT safety policies, procedures, PPE requirements, hazard awareness, and safe work practices.
• Complete and maintain training records, sign-off sheets, safety forms, and other required documentation.
• Track employee completion of required safety training.
• Assist with scheduling safety training and refresher courses.
• Conduct toolbox talks and other employee safety meetings as needed.
• Support safety inspections and help identify unsafe conditions or practices.
• Assist with incident documentation, corrective actions, and safety follow-up.
• Maintain organized and accurate safety files and compliance records.
• Work with managers and supervisors to address training needs and reinforce safety expectations.
  
  

Preferred Experience And Skills

• Experience delivering safety or technical training.
• Strong attention to detail and paperwork/documentation accuracy.
• Ability to speak confidently in front of groups.
• Ability to adapt training for employees with different levels of experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic recordkeeping systems.
• Ability to travel between Coastal CAT locations as needed.
  
  

Work Environment

This position works in both office and operational environments, including heavy equipment shops, service areas, warehouses, and outdoor yards. The Safety Trainer must be comfortable working around heavy equipment and wearing required PPE.

The emphasis on onboarding, toolbox talks, records, compliance documentation, and shop/yard safety is consistent with the responsibilities in the existing FL Safety Manager.