Safety Manager

Overview

The Safety Manager is directly responsible for safety and risk management associated with the Lubbock County Road & Bridge Department operations. Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, county, and local safety regulations. This position will proactively direct, implement, and update the Road & Bridge Safety Program to ensure a safe, healthy, and accident-free work environment. Work includes supporting supervisors by ensuring each team member is conducting operations in a safe manner.

Work involves safety training and education of staff, inspecting work areas and activities for hazards, investigating accidents, injuries or illnesses. Demonstrate strong leadership skills, work well in a team environment, and have excellent communication skills. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for initiative and independent judgment.

• Identify common safety/health hazards inherent in the department’s operations, and establish guidelines and work standards to mitigate damage, employee accidents, and productivity losses.
• Perform investigation of accidents, injuries, illness, and unsafe working conditions.
• Manage the hazardous materials and personal protective equipment (PPE) to facilitate a safe and healthy workforce.
• Develop, maintain, and update a written safety program in compliance with applicable federal, state, county, and local rules and regulations.
• Provide safety training to departmental staff monthly, new hire orientations and briefings as needed to include, but not limited to, OSHA required mandatory annual training, environmental and work specific safety topics.
• Conduct inspections to identify workplace hazards, implement corrective actions, and ensure ongoing compliance.
• Communicates and enforces Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). state and local regulations, and County policies.
• Facilitate the Lubbock County CDL compliance program as the registered FMCSA administrator.
• Demonstrates driver-guide techniques, evaluates student driver's abilities, training progress, and maintain documents.
• Provide comprehensive safety and DOT instruction with the use of audio and visual aids, develop and revise training material as regulatory compliance changes.
• Ensure compliance with DOT and FMCSA regulations, including motor vehicle reports, and conduct audits of DOT documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain and update all Driver Qualification Files.
• Inspect all right of way conditions for safety issues.
• Perform other work as assigned.

Bachelor’s degree in industrial hygiene, safety management, environmental science, occupational health, or other related field and a minimum of five years of direct safety experience. Valid CDL driver’s license and ability to obtain and maintain DOT medical card. Be registered with FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. Completion of OSHA 501/511 Outreach Instructor or Certified Safety and Health Officer within 9 months of employment.

Completion of LTP 801 Entry Level Driver's Training, Behind-the-Wheel, Train-the-Trainer within 9 months of employment.

Knowledge of OSHA standards, DOT regulations, and FMCSA regulations. Safety programs in the areas of occupational: safety, DOT/CDL regulations, fleet management, and FMCSA regulations. Ability to analyze and interpret data. Ability to conduct effective on-site inspections and make corrective action/ recommendations. Knowledge of heavy equipment and commercial trucks. Ability to handle confidential information and work under pressure. Ability to conduct effective field investigations of accidents/incidents.

Conduct effective educational and training programs. Ability to perform non-scheduled work, including, but not limited to, extended work hours due to extenuating circumstances, such as weather emergencies or other work as assigned. Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee must frequently…