What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Safety Technician position at Rawso Constructors?
About RAWSO
RAWSO is a fast-growing heavy civil contractor that takes safety as seriously as production, quality, and our people. At RAWSO, we build the foundation for communities, grading, excavating, and delivering civil infrastructure projects across Middle Tennessee. We’re guided by three core values: Do What’s Right, Pursue Excellence, and Take Extreme Ownership. These principles shape how we work, lead, and grow together.
Position Summary
The Field Safety Technician (FST) is a hands-on, field-based role that supports RAWSO’s safety and operational goals on active jobsites. This position is ideal for someone who wants to build a career in construction safety, providing consistent field presence and partnering with Superintendents, Foremen, and the Safety Director to reinforce a proactive, compliant safety culture.
Key Responsibilities
- Support and drive RAWSO’s safety culture across multiple heavy civil projects in Middle Tennessee
- Conduct regular jobsite safety audits, inspections, and observations; coach crews and leaders in real time
- Assist Foremen and Superintendents with pre-task planning, JHAs/JSAs, and daily safety huddles
- Lead and support incident and near-miss investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action follow-up
- Coordinate and deliver safety training, onboarding/orientation, and toolbox talks
- Maintain accurate safety documentation, including inspection reports, training records, and regulatory logs
- Monitor compliance with OSHA Construction standards and company safety policies, recommending improvements
- Help ensure safe use of heavy equipment, excavation/trenching, traffic control, and other high-risk activities
What You’ll Bring
- Solid working knowledge of OSHA Construction standards and field safety best practices
- OSHA 30, CHST, or similar safety credentials preferred (or willingness to obtain)
- Comfortable in the field: walking jobsites, climbing in and out of trenches, and being around heavy equipment
- Strong communication and coaching skills with the ability to influence without authority
- Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects and priorities
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel regularly to jobsites across Middle Tennessee
Preferred:
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction
- OSHA-510
- CPR / First Aid / AED
- Trenching & Excavation Competent Person
- Fall Protection & Confined Space awareness
- Defensive Driving / Fleet Safety
- 3 years of safety experience in construction (heavy civil, earthwork, utilities, or roadwork strongly preferred)
Here's What We Offer
- Competitive pay based on experience.
- Paid Time Off, 401K after 90 days of employment and work all year round.
- Paid holidays first day of employment.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance is available on the first day of employment along with Health Savings Account (HSA).
- Short-term disability, accident coverage, and life insurance options.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.
As a pre-employment process, all employees are required to complete a background check and pre-employment drug test.
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age or other legally protected status. RAWSO Constructors is committed to a diverse workforce.