What are the responsibilities and job description for the Civil Construction Safety Trainer, VA position at safetyworxs?
Safety Worxs is seeking an experienced Civil Construction Safety Trainer to support a long-term bridge and roadway construction project in Norfolk, VA. This role requires a confident, hands-on trainer who can deliver effective classroom and field-based instruction in a fast-paced heavy civil environment.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver confident, engaging safety orientations and onboarding training for new hires and subcontractors.
- Be fully prepared daily to support scheduled and unscheduled training needs, including field- driven requests.
- Collaborate with training team for hands-on and practical training sessions
- Develop, schedule, and lead training sessions on topics including (but not limited to):
- Fall Protection
- Confined Space Entry (CSE)
- Excavation and Trenching
- Forklift and MEWP (Mobile Elevated Work Platforms)
- Silica Awareness
- Hazard Communication (HAZCOM)
- First Aid/CPR
- OSHA 10 and OSHA 30
- Small tools and site-specific construction hazards
- Maintain accurate training records and certifications in alignment with OSHA and company policy.
- Perform job site visits to conduct field-based training, safety coaching, and toolbox talks.
- Support the client representative in analyzing incident trends and identifying training needs.
- Ensure training materials are updated regularly and reflect current regulations and client standards.
- Assist in the development of job safety analysis (JSA) and site-specific safety plans.
- Support audits and inspections by ensuring employee training documentation is current and accessible.
Qualifications:
- 5 years of safety training experience, preferably in construction or heavy civil environments
- OSHA 500 Certification
- Strong knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1926 standards and other applicable safety regulations.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver hands-on, field-based training with confidence
- Comfortable training on small tools and site-specific construction activities
- Experience with adult learning principles and hands-on training delivery.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel.
Preferred:
- Current BCSP CIT (Certified Instructional Trainer)
- Spanish Bilingual
Benefits:
- $40 - $50 hourly (DOE)
- Relocation assistance available
- 50 hours
- Employer-paid healthcare
- Dental & vision insurance
- 401k at 4% match
- Estimated 3 year project
Salary : $40 - $50