Job Details

Company Overview: DFC Company (Dakota Fence, 3D Specialties, Sign Solutions USA, Dakota Playground, Park & Play USA, Town & Country Fence, Dakota Unlimited, and DFC Property Management) is a growing specialty contractor primarily involved in residential/commercial fence, highway guardrail, fabrication, and commercial playground construction, as well as traffic control services. We provide services to homeowners, commercial businesses, and government entities. Our dedicated employees (our "Blue Family") work from six branches throughout North Dakota & Minnesota and primarily service the surrounding five-state area, with a wider retail presence through our national sign manufacturing and distribution businesses. As an employer of choice in the areas of our branches, we invest in our people, our equipment, and our facilities to offer our Blue Family team members a great working environment and career while delivering the best possible value to our customers. EOE-Disabled/Vets.

Shift and Time: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Day Shift

Summary:

• Administer all aspects of the company's EHS programs, policies, and procedures across all branches.
• Serve as backup for the EHS Manager in their absence.
• Collaborate with management, hourly employees, prime contractors, subcontractors, and customers to maintain a culture of safety.
• Serve as management's representative in the field to capture, develop, and share best practices for safety and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant OSHA regulations.
• Develop, plan, and lead company safety meetings and new employee safety orientations.
• Qualify drivers for company vehicles.
• Provide classroom and hands-on training for forklifts and skid steers.
• Assess the effectiveness of all safety programs, policies, procedures, and PPE.
• Track and develop monthly reports on company-specific safety metrics.
• Conduct incident investigations, including near misses, to identify and correct root causes of accidents.
• Manage all aspects of the injury work comp processes when necessary.
• Lead CPR, first aid, AED, and other relevant training sessions.
• Track and report safety incident rates, including those required for various contractors or customer organizations.
• Complete all prime contractor safety questionnaires.
• Provide safety and risk counsel for specific bid proposals.
• Lead and participate in safety committees.
• Purchase safety and environmental supplies and equipment.
• Coordinate emergency safety plans and procedures, including evacuation, rescue, hazmat, fire suppression, and active shooter scenarios.
• Develop, update, and maintain all safety documentation, including JSA's, safety manuals, and the employee handbook.
• Travel to other branch locations monthly.
• Perform various other functions as necessary.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of one (1) year of directly related EHS experience or equivalent education.
• Excellent Microsoft Excel are required.
• Experience with construction ERP systems, including Vista is a plus.
• Two-year degree preferred.
• Ability to speak English and Spanish is a plus.

Safety is #1 at DFC: Our expectation is that every employee: 1) strictly follows safety policies, rules, and safe work methods. 2) Promptly corrects or reports safety hazards or unsafe conditions. 3) Promptly reports injuries for diagnosis and treatment. 4) Makes regular suggestions for safety process improvements to support continuous improvement in safety.