Driver Safety Coach, Ready Mix - Lafayette, LA

Driver Safety Coach, Ready Mix - Lafayette, LA

Lafayette, LA, US, 70501

Builders Supply - Ready Mix

Position Overview

Under the direction of the Senior Safety Manager, the Driver Safety Coach provides technical and compliance expertise to the field employees in terms of good safety habits and provides direction and skills for a safe work environment. This position works closely with operations, sales, dispatch, drivers, and customers to achieve goals and support safety in our Southwest Louisiana market.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Assists with Life Saving Rules (LSR) audits of plant facilities regulated under OSHA.
• Assists accident investigation and root-cause analysis to ensure unsafe conditions/behavior are not repeated.
• Occasionally operate Ready Mix trucks in a safe and efficient manner, adhering to Department of Transportation (DOT), LADOTD, TXDOT, FMSCA and Builders Supply/Texas Materials/CRH Health and Safety Manual.
• Attends and speaks at safety meetings providing insight on safety trends out in the field.
• Conducts jobsite safety set ups, spot checks, analyses, and safety concerns on high-risk, high-profile jobs.
• Observe workers to determine use of prescribed safety equipment, such as glasses, hard hats, goggles, respirators, clothing, and other PPE.
• Provide health and safety support to Senior Safety Manager.
• Weekend on-call is required.
• Conducts new hire orientation training to include SMITH Driving System.
• Coordinates and maintains good relationships with customers, drivers, plant and operations managers, sales and dispatch teams.
• Exercises good safety judgment and communication regarding jobsite safety.
• Final certifier on driver check rides and provides feedback to operations management.
• Conducts Job Site Hazard Analysis (sends report to communicate to fleet).
• Completes weekly reports on safety activities conducted.
• Identifies negative safety trends in the field and assists Senior Safety Manager with corrective action plan.
• Conducts quarterly safety blitzes, builds reports and provides feedback to all field personnel.
• Reviews monthly driver reports (evaluate, assess, ride along and coach).
• Overnight travel is possible.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Education/Experience

• At least 1 year of concrete construction and/or industrial safety experience.
• Thorough understanding of and ability to enforce all federal, state, local and company regulations.
• Possess a Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Strong knowledge of ready-mix concrete products.
• Recommended by operations management.
• Excellent driving, safety and attendance record.
• Maintain an active DOT qualification.
• Ability to read, write and communicate clearly and effectively in English.
• OSHA 10- or 30-hour training (within 6 months).
• ACI field grade I certification (within 1 year).
• First Aid CPR Certified (within 6 months).

Work Requirements

Must have a valid Class A or B Commercial state issued driver's license.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Ability to recognize hazardous situations and implement essential corrective measures.
• High ethical standards.
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written).
• Must be able to orchestrate multiple activities simultaneously to accomplish a goal.
• Able to use resources effectively and efficiently and arrange information in a useful manner.
• Be able to be a strong voice in bringing the company's slogan of SEE, STOP, DO to the forefront.
• Self-motivator with an open mind and positive attitude.
• Exemplifies leadership qualities and the ability to perform well in a team environment.

Preferred Knowledge/Skills

• 2 years' experience in the concrete industry, 3 years preferred.
• Strong knowledge of concrete products.
• Certified Smith System Instructor.
• ACI Field Grade 1 Technician.
• OSHA 10 and 30 Hour (General and Construction).
• First Aid CPR Certified.
• Smith System Certified Trainer.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
• Solid training/teaching experience.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Able to communicate with others by telephone and in person.
• Able to utilize a computer and iPad for word processing, e-mail communication, and preparation of documents and presentations.
• Knowledge in MS Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Intermittent climbing, bending, squatting, kneeling are required.
• Periodic, but extensive walking and standing required.
• Must also be able to drive a vehicle and walk uneven terrain.
• May require periodically lifting objects up to 40 lbs.

Work Environment

• May be exposed to extreme hot, cold, and wet weather.
• 20% of time is spent in an air-conditioned classroom environment. Additionally, another 60% with occasional outside assignments which require short periods of work in all weather conditions-heat, cold, wet or dry and may have exposure to dust, sand, gravel, diesel exhaust, etc. The remaining 20% is spent in an air-conditioned office conducting clerical work.

What CRH Offers You

• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
• Competitive base pay
• Medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.