Safety Coordinator

** Job Posting Closes at 11:59PM on:
** 02/16/26
** Division:
** Road & Bridge Division
** Management Level:
** Individual Contributor
** Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

** 40
* * Benefit Eligibility:
** This position is eligible for Standard Benefits which includes dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement.
*
* Description:

** Jefferson County is looking for an experienced
** Safety Coordinator
** to join the Road & Bridge team. The Safety Coordinator (Road & Bridge) is responsible for investigating safety violations, accidents, incidents, and misconduct, and for recommending appropriate corrective actions. This position oversees workers’ compensation claims and non–job-related injuries for the division and develops, administers, and coordinates the employee safety management program, including the facilitation of safety training initiatives.

The Safety Coordinator collaborates closely with staff and management to support organizational and operational improvements. This role also represents the Road & Bridge division during emergency events such as snowstorms, fires, floods, and public health incidents by participating in Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activities.

This position maintains on-call availability to respond to accidents, snow operations, and natural disasters, including forest fires, mudslides, floods, and blizzards.
** COMPENSATION:
** Hiring Range: $84,000 – $95,000 USD Annually Compensation will be determined based on education, experience and skills.
** Benefits of Working at Jeffco Road & Bridge:
*** PPE including Winter Coat, Insulated Bibs & Other Clothing, Hard Hat, Vests, Safety Glasses, Gloves, and Ear Protection
* Reimbursements for Safety Toe Shoes and Prescription Safety Glasses
* Snow Removal Training
* Well Maintained Late Model Equipment & Trucks
* Promotional Opportunities
* ** Starting bank of 40 hours of PTO for new hires
*** 12 Paid Holidays (96 hours) Per Year
* Up to 160 hours Paid Time Off Per Year
* See more details on our  website.

Before submitting your application, please visit our website for more information on our districts, shop locations, and service areas.

Road & Bridge has 9 shops that cover 4 districts within Jefferson County, including locations at:
* Golden* Littleton
* Coal Creek
* Evergreen* Indian Hills
* Lookout Mountain
* Shaffer’s Crossing
* Conifer
* * ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
*** Develops and administers the various components of the Road & Bridge Safety Management Program to ensure a safe environment consistent with regulatory and organizational requirements and needs. Responsible for facilitating and coordinating safety training programs to ensure employees safely perform tasks in compliance with all safety regulations and agency policies. Notifies the appropriate parties to resolve issues.
* In partnership with the Safety & Compliance Division (S&C), conducts or assists in investigations regarding employee safety violations, restitution for damaged R&B property, accidents, incidents, and misconduct and makes recommendations for corrective action within a formalized discipline and grievance process. Offers direction to management in regard to safety employee relations decisions.
* Oversees workers' compensation and non-job-related injuries for the division. Ensures adherence to workers compensation policies and guidelines in the case of on-the-job injuries. Assists the employee in receiving medical attention based on injury. Assigns modified duties based on restrictions and monitors medical report status throughout the duration of the injury with the S&C division.
* Monitors work zone inspections to improve safety, increase mobility and reduce risk ensuring compliance with applicable plans, policies, and standards.
* Ensures compliance of personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
* Represents the Road & Bridge division in managing emergency events such as snow, fire, flood, and health issues at the Emergency Operation Center EOC. Attends quarterly EOC training and meetings. Ensures potential hazardous containers and materials found on Road and Bridge sites and county right-of-way are…