Safety Representative

Job Summary

The Safety Representative assists the Safety Director by implementing health and safety programs to ensure a safe, productive, healthy, and accident‑free work environment across all Evergreen locations and jobsites, including Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and other states. This position is located in Imlay City, MI.

• Works under the general direction of the Safety Director
• Prepares reports for Safety Director as requested
• Conducts and documents job‑site internal audits
• Delivers health and safety training to various employee groups on various topics
• Assists in development of safety training curriculum
• Assists with the development of strategies, policies and programs to instill a safe culture
• Assists with development of metrics for measuring the effectiveness of corporate safety initiatives
• Stays current on safety programs and developments by maintaining contact with others in the field such as professional associations and educational groups, and professional development efforts
• Submits ideas and photos for safety communication as requested
• Assists with incident investigation and analysis of property damage, injury, illness, and near‑miss reports
• Maintains highest levels of confidentiality
• Ensures health and safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and acting in a safe manner at all times
• Champions the company’s culture of safety and supports a culture of safety‑first behaviors and decisions
• Develops current and comprehensive knowledge of all applicable state, federal and local health and safety regulations, laws and requirements affecting the business
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned, including but not limited to continuously growing in alignment with the Company’s core values, competencies, and skills

• Required:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree in Safety Management, Construction Management or related discipline; or equivalent work experience preferred

• Preferred: 1+ years in a previous construction safety role
• Preferred: 5+ years in the construction industry

• Strong computer/technological skills; proficiency in Microsoft Suite programs
• Strong communication skills
• Accountability
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as business needs require
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions on heavy highway construction sites
• Ability to travel
• Participate in safety briefings, job briefings, and other meetings—pass on information from team members, management or customers
• Must be able to work with a team, take direction, follow work rules, and take on additional job responsibilities as needed or assigned
• Perform all work in compliance with company standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Must possess and exhibit excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently

• Valid driver’s license required
• OSHA & CPR certification preferred

The anticipated hiring compensation range for this role, dependent upon qualifications and experience, is $60,000 – $85,000.

• The work environment described here is representative of those experienced by an employee performing the essential functions of this job
• Clerical office environment
• Indoor conditions that include standard office equipment such as computers, photocopiers, phones, filing cabinets, and fax machines
• Regular exposure to highway construction job sites, which includes inclement weather, moving traffic, noise, fumes, mechanical and heavy equipment
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
• Sits at a desk for hours at a time
• Looks at a computer screen for hours at a time
• Performs data entry, alpha and 10‑key numeric, on a keyboard or tablet
• Uses copy/fax to scan documents
• Ability to work in both office and heavy highway construction job sites including exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, and windy conditions caused by weather, moving traffic, noise, fumes, mechanical and heavy equipment
• Ability to work flexible schedule as business needs require
• Sits in motor vehicle and drives regularly
• Travel to job sites and satellite offices is required; primarily day travel, but some overnight may be necessary

Evergreen Roadworks provides a wide-ranging suite of paving solutions and proprietary applications designed to extend roadway life and enable infrastructure investments to go further. With locations across Illinois and Michigan, Evergreen Roadworks constantly explores new ways to enhance pavement preservation and performance, pushing the boundaries to raise the bar across the Midwest. Learn more at

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.