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Benchmark Utility Services

Assistant Safety Manager

Environmental Health & SafetyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeShreveport, LA, USA$76k - $90k

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • At least two years of experience in a safety-related role, ideally within underground utility construction, is required.
  • OSHA 510 certification or Safety Trained Supervisor–Construction certification is required.
  • Valid First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications are required.
  • Familiarity with safety regulations and best practices for excavation, traffic control, confined spaces, and utility coordination is required.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and safety reporting tools is required.
  • A valid driver’s license and ability to travel to multiple job sites are required.
  • Bilingual ability in English and Spanish is strongly preferred.
  • Ability to walk, stand, and move around active construction sites for extended periods is required.
  • Ability to climb ladders, navigate uneven terrain, and enter excavations or confined spaces for inspections is required.
  • Ability to lift, carry, and maneuver 25–50 pounds of equipment or safety materials is required.
  • Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and dust, is required.
  • Adequate vision and hearing to identify hazards, read safety documentation, and communicate effectively on job sites are required.
  • Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, reflective vests, and respirators when necessary, is required.
  • Regular travel to multiple job sites, sometimes with short notice, is required.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in implementing and monitoring the company’s Safety and Health Management System.
  • Conduct regular site inspections and safety audits to identify hazards and ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, and company safety policies.
  • Help facilitate Job Hazard Analyses, Pre-Task Plans, and Tailgate Safety Meetings.
  • Monitor personal protective equipment use and ensure crew members are properly equipped.
  • Participate in incident and near-miss investigations; assist with root cause analysis and corrective-action tracking.
  • Maintain and organize safety documentation, inspection records, training logs, and incident reports.
  • Provide field-level support during high-risk activities such as excavation, trenching, utility exposure, confined-space work, and equipment operation.
  • Promote a positive safety culture by building relationships with field staff and encouraging safe work practices.
  • Present safety information and documentation to General Contractors.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • An associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
  • Excellent knowledge of OSHA standards and federal safety legislation is preferred.
  • One of the following certifications is strongly preferred: Certified Safety Professional, Construction Health and Safety Technician, or OSHA 500.
  • A solid understanding of potentially hazardous materials and workplace practices is preferred.
  • Familiarity with writing health and safety policies and procedures is preferred.
  • Working knowledge of safety management software such as HCSS is preferred.

About the Company

Benchmark Utility Services

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