Bilingual Safety Onboarding Coordinator

McAninch Corporation is a leader in the grading and underground utility industry. We are an employee‑owned company that has been recognized as an Iowa Top Workplace for the last 8 years. We partner with a wide variety of clients to provide mass grading, underground wet and dry utilities, excavation, and backfill services for residential and industrial construction projects in Iowa and Eastern Nebraska.

McAninch is seeking a bilingual (English/Spanish) Safety Onboarding Coordinator to serve in a hybrid Safety‑HR role, focused on new‑hire orientation and pre‑employment compliance. This position delivers engaging safety orientations, ensures compliance with OSHA and DOT requirements, and manages pre‑employment scheduling for drug screens, physicals, and background checks. This is an excellent opportunity for a safety professional who enjoys training and building a safe workforce.

This position reports to the Safety Director. The Coordinator typically starts at 6:30 a.m. and works 50‑55 hours per week. This position is on‑site and is not eligible for telework.

• Develop, coordinate, and deliver new‑hire safety orientation to ensure new employees understand company culture, policies, procedures, and systems.
• Maintain and update safety orientation and training materials to ensure compliance with company policies and applicable OSHA, DOT, and other regulatory requirements.
• Manage scheduling of and results for pre‑employment physicals, drug tests, and background checks to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Coordinate orientation schedules with Human Resources and ensure required technology, materials, and equipment are prepared.
• Track training completion, assess effectiveness of programs, and maintain accurate training records and files.
• Support recruitment efforts, including attending hiring events and participating in interviews as needed.
• Advise Safety Director of safety compliance concerns and opportunities for improvement.
• Assist in the development, evaluation and enhancement of other safety programs as assigned.
• Conduct jobsite visits regularly to observe work practices, perform safety inspections, and verify proper training and use of personnel protective equipment (PPE).
• Manage documentation for Pre‑Task Planning (PTPs) and jobsite permits.
• Perform other administrative duties and projects as assigned.

• Must be bilingual in English and Spanish (written and verbal).
• Minimum of 3 years safety experience with OSHA, First Aid/CPR, Confined Spaces, and/or Excavation Safety in the construction industry.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Safety Management, Occupational Safety, or related field may substitute for required experience.
• Strong presentation skills, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to engage adult learners.
• Proven experience delivering safety training and presentations to small groups. Able to effectively answer questions from employees, managers, and clients.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Must be available to travel when necessary (generally less than 20%).

• Primarily sedentary work, requiring the ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, data entry, and operating office equipment.
• Ability to work outdoors and stand/walk on uneven terrain.
• Occasional standing, walking, bending, and reaching within an office environment.
• Ability to lift and carry light objects, typically up to 10 lbs.

• Up to $65,000 per year, based on experience.
• 100% paid benefits, including health/dental/vision insurance premiums, life insurance, LTD/STD and cancer insurance.
• 401(k) with 3% company match and profit sharing.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) that awards shares in McAninch Corporation.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.