Safety Director
Job Description Job Description Key Responsibilities: Program Development & Compliance Develop, implement, and monitor safety policies and procedures in alignment with TxDOT specifications, OSHA, and DOT/FMCSA requirements. Conduct regular audits of job sites, fabrication facilities, and fleet operations for compliance and hazard identification. Maintain the company’s Safety Manual, Fleet Safety Policy, and Emergency Action Plan; update as regulations change. Training & Education Lead new hire safety orientations and ongoing employee training (confined space, fall protection, PPE, work zone safety, heavy equipment handling). Provide toolbox talks, quarterly safety stand-downs, and specialized certifications (e.g., flagger training, first aid/CPR). Coach supervisors and crew leads on proactive safety leadership. Incident & Risk Management Investigate accidents, near misses, and injuries; complete root cause analysis and corrective action reports. Manage incident reporting to OSHA, TxDOT, and insurance providers. Track leading and lagging safety metrics (e.g., TRIR, DART rates, preventable accidents). Recommend improvements to reduce risks, including robotics/automation initiatives that minimize worker exposure. Fleet & Equipment Oversight Overseeing Telemetrics (Samsara) for trucks/equipment. Oversee compliance with DOT/FMCSA regulations, including DVIR, driver qualification files, drug/alcohol testing, and hours-of-service logs. Support Fleet Maintenance in ensuring vehicles and equipment are inspected, serviced, and safe for operation. Audit load securement (chains, straps, binders) and equipment transport practices. Conduct Smith Training for all drivers. Emergency Preparedness & Response. Maintain and test emergency action procedures (weather events, roadway incidents, facility evacuation). Serve as company liaison for local, state, and federal safety regulators. Coordinate response protocols in collaboration with operations managers and field supervisors. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Construction Management, or related field (preferred). Minimum 10 years of safety experience in construction, traffic control, utilities, or heavy equipment industries. Knowledge of OSHA, TxDOT, MUTCD, FMCSA/DOT, and ANSI safety standards. Safety certifications preferred: OSHA 30, CPR/First Aid, CSP, CHST, or equivalent. Strong communication and training skills; bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus. Ability to travel statewide to job sites and facilities. \nCompany Description Who We Are: Peyton Resource Group (PRG) has a 20-year track record of delivering real results for our clients. With offices in Dallas, San Antonio and Austin, PRG is an innovative industry leader utilizing the latest technology to drastically reduce the time-to-hire problem plaguing most companies today. What We Do: We innovate. We understand. We collaborate. We move forward. We get IT done. How We Do It: We partner with world-class organizations that offer exciting career paths to their employees. We cultivate relationships with the best and brightest talent in the marketplace. We leverage technology in a way that is helping to redefine the staffing industry. Our Results: We solve today's critical staffing challenges, while delivering best-of-class professionals to our clients. Company Description Who We Are:\r\nPeyton Resource Group (PRG) has a 20-year track record of delivering real results for our clients. With offices in Dallas, San Antonio and Austin, PRG is an innovative industry leader utilizing the latest technology to drastically reduce the time-to-hire problem plaguing most companies today.\r\nWhat We Do: We innovate. We understand. We collaborate. We move forward. We get IT done.\r\n\r\nHow We Do It:\r\nWe partner with world-class organizations that offer exciting career paths to their employees.\r\nWe cultivate relationships with the best and brightest talent in the marketplace.\r\nWe leverage technology in a way that is helping to redefine the staffing industry.\r\nOur Results: We solve today's critical staffing challenges, while delivering best-of-class professionals to our clients.
