Earth Basics has been a trusted name in high-quality civil construction and earth-moving services for over 30 years. As we grow, we are working to hire a Safety Coordinator to support and elevate safety practices across job sites and shops. This is a high-ownership role reporting to leadership and working closely with site supervisors and field teams.

Primary Responsibilities:

Field & Shop Safety Oversight:

• Conduct regular safety observations and documented job site inspections across active projects and shop facilities

• Identify, track, and communicate hazards; follow up on mitigation and verification

• Prepare and distribute safety supplies inventory (hard hats, vests, etc.) to field personnel

• Inspect fire extinguishers and restock first aid kits, PPE, Hydration annually or as needed

• Support supervisors and leadership in holding teams accountable to safety protocols

Incident Response & Reporting

• Assist with reporting and investigating workplace incidents and near misses

• Conduct root cause analyses and track corrective actions

• Report project hours and incidents for specific accounts as required

• Assist with workers compensation and general liability claims, near misses, loss of hours, etc.

Training & Engagement

• Organize and deliver weekly toolbox talks

• Lead, coordinate, and schedule First Aid/CPR, driver, and OSHA training as needed

• Lead, coordinate and track all safety certifications (e.g., OSHA 10/30, equipment-specific training)

• Participate in captive insurance webinars and safety education opportunities

• Ensure new hires complete onboarding safety orientations

• Develop and lead Safety Training for specific roles: Mechanics, Oilers, Laborers, Operators, GC’s, etc.

Program & Compliance Management

• Maintain current SDS documents and ensure field access

• Prepare and update job-specific Site Safety Plans (SSPs) and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs)

• Support annual review and update of company-wide safety documentation

• Annually manage OSHA 300/300A log submissions and maintain compliance with federal/state laws in CA and TX

• Ensure Avetta and similar contractor compliance portals are up to date with insurance, safety docs, and training records

• Update company’s IIPP & Heat Illness documents

• Champion company-wide Safety Week initiatives

• Perform/Conduct Fleet Safety Driven Awards

Qualifications:

• 3+ years in a safety coordination or related role, preferably in heavy civil, grading, or equipment-based construction

• Working knowledge of OSHA, Cal/OSHA, and Texas safety requirements

• Hands-on experience with job site inspections, training coordination, and safety documentation

• Comfortable navigating platforms and systems (like Avetta) confidently, or able to learn quickly OSHA 10 or 30 required.

• CHST or additional safety credentials are a plus.

• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred

• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to job sites regularly (CA and TX) & Captive Board Meetings

Skills & Traits:

• Proactive, organized, and field-oriented

• Able to coach, follow up, and push where needed to ensure accountability

• Good communicator and able to speak clearly to various personality types and document thoroughly for compliance

• Takes ownership of safety as a culture, not just a checklist

• Tech savvy (Microsoft Suite, Compliance platforms, Internal tracking systems)

• Strategic, grounded, and able to distinguish between what’s essential vs. what’s overkill

Work Environment:

• Split between field job site visits, shop and office-based administrative duties

• May involve outdoor work in varying weather conditions and exposure to heavy equipment environments