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Safety Administrator

Cedar Rapids, IA

Job Type

Full-time

Objective

The Safety Administrator supports the operation of the Safety team in the effort to comply with Federal, State, and Company regulations to provide our employees with a safe work environment.

The Safety Administrator upholds the company’s core values of integrity, service, leadership, empowerment, and innovation while demonstrating a dedicated and results-driven work ethic.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Perform background checks and coordinate drug testing for new hires and various jobsite requirements

  • Complete all required written documentation

  • Perform Toolbox Safety Talks as needed

  • Provide training for all new hires and training of current employees to meet site-specific safety requirements

  • Complete daily reporting on tasks completed, submitting to the Safety Director weekly

  • Submit accident and investigation reports

  • Assist in gathering information and filling out job prequalification’s

  • Provide information concerning any current or potential safety/health hazards

  • Advise department of trends in injuries and proper safety procedures that may result in reduction of injuries

  • Responsible for ensuring required trainings are conducted for managers and employees

  • Works closely with leadership team members through emails and phone calls as necessary to ensure that all required information is collected and reported

  • Inspect and document safety equipment

  • Upkeep of employee safety files

  • Administrative duties including taking safety meeting minutes, JSAs, SOPs and tracking employee training requirements

  • Ensure the completeness and maintenance of all records, documents or reports relating to assigned safety and health programs

  • Assist Fleet Manager with duties such as coordinating vehicle pickups, handling titles and registrations, and working with banking documentation; must maintain a valid driver’s license and acceptable MVR.

  • Perform other duties as assigned


Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Effective written and verbal communication skills, both professional and interpersonal

  • The ability to work both independently and within a team

  • Detailed time management and the ability to multi-task

  • Advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills

  • Working knowledge of OSHA construction standards

  • A responsible, organized, and detail-oriented mindset

  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel (building formulas), PowerPoint, etc.…


Work Environment Considerations

  • Sit at a desk/computer for up to 8 hours a day

  • Hours may often exceed 40 per week to perform duties effectively

  • Work will be both in/outdoors; construction sites will typically have more challenging access and terrain

  • Must be familiar with job site safety requirements and be prepared to wear a hardhat, work boots, goggles, and other required PPE at potentially hazardous job sites

  • From time to time, may have to stand for long periods of time, climb ladders, walk uneven terrain at construction jobsites and be comfortable with heights

  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.


Qualifications and Education Requirements

  • 1-2 years’ experience in field construction safety preferred, but not required

  • OSHA 30 preferred, but not required

  • First Aid/CPR certification preferred, but not required

  • Valid Driver’s license with clean driving history


AAP/EEO Statement

At Modern, we understand that every employee is different in their own way. We support and thrive off those differences. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, military status, or other non-merit factors. Modern is a proud equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer.

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