What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Tech - National Travel (December Grad) position at Interstates?
Take Charge of Your Career at Interstates
At Interstates, we don't just show up to work, we show up for each other. From our headquarters in Iowa to job sites across the country, we're doing award-winning electrical, controls, automation, and OT work that powers industrial facilities for clients here in the U.S. and around the world. Whether you're bending conduit, wiring panels, writing code, supporting projects, or helping things run behind the scenes, you'll be part of a crew that works hard, shares laughs, and takes pride in doing quality work. We believe in building strong teams, doing the right thing, and making a difference in the communities where we live. If you want to grow and do meaningful work, you'll feel at home here.
Stepping out of college and looking for a career where you can grow fast, make an impact, and see the country while you do it? As a Safety Tech on our National Traveling Construction Team, you'll jump right into meaningful, hands-on work that keeps our job sites safe and our teams supported. You'll work closely with experienced Safety Managers, learning the ropes through real-world job site audits, training support, accident prevention efforts, and day-to-day problem solving—all while traveling to exciting projects across the U.S.
This role is perfect for someone eager to learn, curious about how safety really happens in the field, and ready to build a strong foundation for a long-term career. If you're detail-oriented, passionate about helping people, and excited to join a team that invests in your growth from day one, we'd love to meet you.
At Interstates, you're not just starting a job—you're joining a family-like culture where people care deeply, support your development, and celebrate your wins along the way.
Interstates Describes Its Culture as Family-Like
- Caring co-workers treat each other like family
- Be treated like an individual, not just a number
- Flexible schedules allow you to focus on your personal life as well as work life
- Lunch gatherings and social activities promotes fun and camaraderie
- Support charities and your community through events sponsored and hosted by Interstates
Our Why:
- Providing opportunities for our people
- Making a difference with our clients
- Pursuing a better way
Sound to good to be true? Put in your application today, and allow Interstates to prove to you why we are an Industry Leader in more ways than one.
Responsibilities:
- Assist the Safety Director in promoting behavioral-based safety on remote construction sites
- Ensure all safety equipment and supplies are on-site
- Assist in providing First Aid training and First Aid on site
- Complete job-site safety audits, correcting all potential problems
- Monitor and promote weekly on-site safety inspections, including logging, reporting, and documentation
- Assist the Safety Manager with the investigation of accidents, injuries, and "near-misses"
- Assist with coordinating training programs or media, which will increase proficiency in safe practice and promote safety implementation and awareness
- Conduct Root-Cause Analyses
- Attend foreman and team safety meetings
- Assisting with project start-ups and plant shut-downs
- Assist crews in observing, communicating, and growing the Interstates Safety Culture
- Develop relationships with customers, safety managers, and other Interstates personnel
- Other duties may be assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Able to track information and conduct audits
- Ability to write reports and procedure manuals
- Can effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
- Ability to work well with others and achieve results through others, without having a direct line of authority over them
- Must possess sound judgement skills, and the ability to prioritize work and deal with stress
Education: Bachelor's degree from a four-year College or university, preferably in Safety Engineering, or one to two years related experience and/or training in the safety or construction industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Travel: This position will be 100% travel required within the United States.
Benefits of Working at Interstates:
- 401(k) Retirement Plan Company Match
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Benefits (Short & Long-Term Disability, Group Life Insurance, and more)
- Company Discount Perk Program (Access to discounts with renown brands across the country)
- Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay, Flexible Schedule (Support work/life balance)
- Bonus Incentives (End of Fiscal Year Incentives and Merit Increases)
- Per Diem Benefits (as applicable)
- Family & safety culture – a team that cares about you as a whole person, not just what you do at work
- Company Sponsored Holiday Events, Team Celebrations, and Community Outreach Volunteer Time
- Advancement Opportunities unique to our employee's long-term goals
- Career Coaching
- Not treated like a number, you are apart of our FAMILY
What You Should Know Before You Apply
Interstates may collect personal information as part of your job application, such as your contact details, work history, education, and any information you provide. This information is used only for recruitment, to evaluate your candidacy, and to meet legal requirements. For details about our privacy practices and your rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), please see our Privacy Policy. By applying, you acknowledge that you have reviewed this notice.
Interstates is an EEO provider and offers a drug-free workplace. Employment at Interstates is at-will and may be terminated at any time with or without notice or cause, except as otherwise provided by law.