Construction Safety Coordinator

Job Title: Safety Coordinator

Location: Dupont, PA

Company: Minichi, Inc.

Industry: Heavy Highway, Bridge, Guiderail, and Sign Construction

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary:

Minichi, Inc. is seeking a dedicated and proactive Safety Coordinator to lead all safety-related initiatives across our highway, bridge, guiderail, and sign construction projects. The Safety Coordinator will be responsible for ensuring a safe work environment by implementing and overseeing comprehensive safety protocols in alignment with industry standards and PennDOT regulations. This role will split time between field operations and office-based responsibilities.

• Competitive salary
• 100% company paid employee benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• 401(k)

Key Responsibilities:

Jobsite Safety Oversight:

• Ensure all work zones are set up and maintained in accordance with PennDOT PUB 213 standards.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor jobsite safety and compliance.

Workplace Safety Program Leadership:

• Organize and facilitate the company’s Workplace Safety Committee.
• Coordinate all workplace injury reporting and follow-up, including OSHA reporting and documentation.
• Track and analyze injury data, safety trends, and near-misses to drive continuous improvement.

Daily Safety Operations:

• Lead and document daily safety talks/toolbox talks across job sites.
• Ensure proper personal protective equipment (PPE) is provided and utilized.

Training & Certification Management:

• Ensure all employees maintain up-to-date safety training and certifications (e.g., OSHA 10/30, Flagger Certification, First Aid/CPR, etc.).
• Develop, coordinate, and document safety training programs and refreshers.
• Manage and track employee safety records and training statuses.

New Hire Onboarding:

• Conduct safety orientation for all new hires, ensuring understanding of safety procedures, policies, and expectations.
• Ensure all onboarding safety documentation is completed and filed appropriately.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Monitor and ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, and other applicable federal, state, and local safety regulations.
• Serve as the point of contact for safety inspections and audits.

Drug & Alcohol Testing Program Management (CDL):

• Serve as the Designated Employer Representative (DER) for CDL drug and alcohol testing.
• Ensure full compliance with FMCSA regulations for controlled substances and alcohol testing.
• Coordinate pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, and return-to-duty testing.
• Maintain all testing records and ensure proper confidentiality of results.
• Communicate and enforce testing policies with all CDL holders.
• Consult with third-party administrators (TPAs), collection sites, and laboratories, as necessary.

Administrative Duties:

• Maintain all safety and compliance documentation in a well-organized digital filing system.
• Prepare reports and deliver safety performance updates to management.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of OSHA standards, PennDOT PUB 213, and FMCSA drug and alcohol testing regulations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently in both field and office environments.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to job sites as needed.