Extraordinary commitment runs deep at Zachry. Here, dedicated men and women have the opportunity to work on challenging projects alongside those who value innovation and support team efforts in all our endeavors. We take care of our team members as family, within a culture of service where we do the right thing because it is the right thing to do. Our core values are at the center of every decision we make:

Every Person Matters®

Together We Can Do Great Things®

This Is More Than a Job®

Job Summary

The Safety Coordinator is responsible for assisting project management teams to manage their safety functions, observing day-to-day operations while ensuring compliance with applicable state and/or federal safety standards, and conducting needed safety training and safety meetings. 

Essential Functions

Assist with injury care and case management, and workers' compensation cases Conduct or assist with various safety training topics and conduct monthly safety training  Help projects track risk/loss and assist projects with site safety assessment Meet with project operations teams to review accidents and injuries and work on preventive measures Help implement the drug and alcohol program and conduct on-site drug screens Assist with the corporate DOT program and reviewing state DOT requirements

This job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. The job summary is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

Required Skills & Experience

6 months to 1 year of heavy highway construction safety experience Associate or bachelor’s degree in a safety-related discipline preferred Field operations experience is strongly preferred Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and safety strategies to promote effective local and state safety compliance Strong prioritization and organizational skills; detail-oriented Strong leadership skills Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft programs such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint Strong verbal and written communication skills Must be able to conduct presentations to large groups in Spanish and English Must be able to work nights Must be able to work weekends (in person as needed, or on call) Must have a clean driving record and pass a criminal background check

Benefits and EOE

Zachry offers an industry-leading benefits package for our employees and their families.

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance 401k, Paid leave, and Bonus Program Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance Employee assistance program For additional company information, please visit www.zachrycorp.com

Zachry Construction Corporation performs heavy civil work throughout the United States, and relocation is sometimes required for continuous employment opportunities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. Applicants must be immediately authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We do not sponsor or transfer sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. We do not interview or hire students in F-1 or J-1 status and will not sponsor them for work visas.

Notice to Staffing Agencies 

Zachry Construction Corporation and its subsidiaries (Zachry) will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Zachry, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Zachry mailing address or email address, directly to Zachry employees, or to Zachry’s resume database will be considered Zachry property. Zachry will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Zachry will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Zachry’s recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid, fully executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Zachry will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Zachry’s Human Resources Representative or his/her designee. No other Zachry employee is authorized to bind Zachry to any agreement regarding placement of candidates by Agency.