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Safety Manager

The Safety Manager serves as the regional leader for all safety initiatives across the Atlanta and Nashville markets. This role is responsible for driving a proactive safety culture, ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, and partnering with operational leadership to reduce risk, prevent incidents, and protect employees, clients, and company assets. The Safety Manager provides strategic leadership while maintaining a strong field presence through coaching, training, auditing, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The following duties are typical for this role; however, not everyone may perform the below responsibilities. In addition, there may be responsibilities not listed that are required to meet business needs.

• Lead all safety initiatives across the Atlanta and Nashville regions, ensuring consistent implementation of company safety programs, policies, and procedures.

• Develop and foster a culture of safety accountability through leadership, coaching, communication, and employee engagement.

• Conduct routine branch, shop, fleet, and jobsite safety audits to ensure compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.

• Conduct periodic fleet safety inspections and partner with branch leadership to improve vehicle safety and DOT compliance.

• Support workers' compensation management by coordinating investigations, return-to-work programs, and communication with Human Resources and insurance partners.

• Respond to emergency situations and significant incidents as needed, including occasional after-hours support.

• Assist operational leadership with developing job hazard analysis (JHAs), risk assessments, and site-specific safety plans.

• Serve as the regional subject matter expert for safety-related policies, regulations, and industry best practices.

• Promotes continuous improvement by recommending enhancements to safety programs, equipment, and operational processes.

• Travel regularly between Atlanta and Nashville branches to provide consistent field support, coaching, and oversight.

• Strong knowledge of OSHA and DOT regulations

• Excellent communication and leadership skills

• Valid driver's license required and ability to travel

• Ability to walk, stand, stoop, bend, kneel, and climb for extended periods.

• Ability to drive long distances and navigate job sites.

• Frequent lifting, pushing, and pulling of equipment and materials.

• Clear vision and physical dexterity required for equipment handling and inspections.

• Frequent regional travel

• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions