What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Supervisor position at Meruelo Group?
At Doty Bros., we don’t just build infrastructure — we build communities, careers, and lasting impact. As one of California’s leading underground utility construction companies, we’ve been powering progress for over 50 years. Whether it’s laying the foundation for clean water, reliable electricity, or cutting-edge communications, we tackle every project with precision, pride, and a whole lot of passion.
Doty Bros. Construction Company, a proud member of the Meruelo Enterprises family, has been a leader in utility and infrastructure construction across Southern California since 1935. As a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), we specialize in underground distribution systems, traffic signal installation, fire protection, sanitation systems, and street lighting. With a reputation built on safety, integrity, and quality, our team is committed to delivering results on time, every time. Licensed in California and Arizona, we bring decades of experience and innovation to every project.
About the Role:
The Safety Specialist is responsible for administering the Company safety/health and accident prevention program and to ensure all employees have a safe environment in which to work.
Key Responsibilities:
² Administer and audit the Company safety program; implement and coordinate safety and health activities
² Conduct announced and unannounced occupational safety and health inspections of company facilities, equipment, materials, operations and job sites to ensure compliance with corporate safety policy, and all federal, state and local regulations.
² Analyze inspection findings to determine the need for employee safety training; conduct safety-training classes as required; conduct required and selected company-wide safety certification classes; maintain records of all training classes; assist in development of safety and training manuals for equipment and work processes.
² Assist in industrial hygiene surveys, as required review all accidents and make recommendations for corrective action as needed.
² Recommend safety equipment to be used or worn; coordinate with safety committees and the purchasing departments concerning the purchase, storage and issuance of approved safety equipment and products for employees.
² Provide project safety support.
² Coordinate fleet safety programs; keep current on new trends and methods in accident prevention field; keep current on OSHA reports and standards.
² Attend and participate in professional safety organization projects.
² Conduct work area surveillance inspections, air-sampling tests for confined space entry, property damage and personal injury investigations.
² Perform related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
² Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene or related discipline or a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.
² Minimum 3 years safety related experience or field related experience in the underground construction industry.
² OSHA 10 Construction required.
² Possession of or ability to obtain a valid class C California driver's license
² Thorough understanding of and ability to enforce federal, state, local and company regulations.
² Ability to recognize hazardous situation and implement corrective measures essential.
² Good interpersonal and communication skills required.
² Must have extensive knowledge of applicable safety regulations, regulatory requirement and industry standards for construction and general industry; knowledge of EPA, DOT and NEPA standards.
² Ability to maintain confidentiality, possess good organizational and problem-solving skills.
² Must be proficient in Microsoft Word & Excel and have knowledge of spreadsheet applications.
At Meruelo, we believe that diverse teams drive innovation and better business outcomes. We are dedicated to fostering a culture where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to bring their whole selves to work. We actively encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.