Safety Observer

Job Summary:

As a Safety Observer, you will be responsible for implementing, monitoring, and assisting in creating safety programs within the vegetation management & tree trimming industry. Duties will be performed within the minimum approach distance of energized utility lines and critical infrastructure.

Supervisor Duties: No

Pay:$37.00/hr - $45.00/hr

Responsibilities and Requirements:

• Work within a safety team to complete tasks and program requirements
• Assist the Safety Supervisor or Manager as required
• Assist in creating documents and training for company safety programs and policies
• Implement and monitor company safety programs and policies
• Present trainings, briefings, and presentations.
• Maintain requirements and certification to work within the minimum approach distance of energized utility lines
• Maintain knowledge of applicable OSHA, ANSI, and vendor safety requirements
• Assist when required by the Safety Supervisor, Safety Manager, or Management in conducting investigations (root cause analysis), notifications and creating reports of safety incidents or violations
• Attend incident, safety and investigation meetings as required
• Coach crews on safety practices and when safety violations are identified. Write up safety violations are required.
• Maintain knowledge of safe tree trimming and vegetation management practices
• Maintain knowledge of safe heavy equipment operations
• Conduct in the field assessments of crews, equipment, and procedures
• Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on safety programs, training, and evaluations as needed
• Conduct risk assessments and apply mitigation techniques
• Utilize safety software and programs to report and track compliance with vendor, state, and federal requirements.
• Conduct trend analysis of industry and company safety incidents and violations
• Must be able to work outdoors, year-round in varying environments
• Must be able to work in, around and amongst poisonous plants and noxious vegetation
• Other tasks as required

Probationary Period:

1. 90-day probation period

Travel:

• This position is expected to travel to project sites and locations within California (Operating Area)

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to extreme heat and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and extreme cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

TSU is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.

E-Verify: We comply with Federal law by verifying employment eligibility.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: High School Diploma
• Experience: 3-5 years of experience in Utility line clearance and Right-of-Way (ROW) vegetation management operations
• ISA Certified Arborist or ISA Certified Utility Arborist (ISA)
• Certified Tree Safety Professional (CTSP)
• OSHA 30
• Bilingual in Spanish highly desired
• Valid Driver License

Preferred Qualifications/Education:

• Qualified Applicator License (QAL)
• Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC)
• Associates Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• TRAQ Certification
• Bilingual in Spanish highly desired
• Commercial Driver License: Class A or B

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Knowledge of tree trimming, vegetation management and forestry industries
• Knowledge of tree trimming, climbing, equipment and techniques within utility ROW industry
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to lead teams dispersed across large geographic areas
• Ability to operate light equipment: chainsaw, blowers, chippers, pole pruners.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment.
• Ability to utilize technology to complete duties and tasks
• Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PDF's, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of OSHA, ANSI and applicable safety requirements related to tree trimming
• Knowledge of OSHA, ANSI and applicable safety requirements related to equipment operations
• Knowledge of safety requirements related to commercial on-highway vehicles
• Ability to motivate self and others
• Ability to think critically
• Ability to resolve conflicts