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Discover a more connected career as a Safety Lead - Louisiana Region
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Safety Team at UtiliQuest, LLC as a Safety Lead. UtiliQuest, LLC has been a leading provider of quality underground utility damage prevention for over three decades. With headquarters located in Alpharetta, Georgia just north of Atlanta, we have offices located in states including California, Indiana, Ohio, Arkansas, Louisiana and the Eastern US from Georgia to New York with over 2,700 employees. Founded in 1998, UtiliQuest is a subsidiary of Dycom Industries, a leading provider of specialty contracting services to the telecommunications and infrastructure industry.
Our Safety Team is held to high standards and expectations. It is key that you are a self-motivated professional with strong work ethic, organizational and interpersonal skills, and are ready to add value to our team on day one.
The Safety Lead reports directly to the Safety Manager. In this role, the ideal candidate will be responsible for improving the safety culture in the assigned areas by identifying and addressing the concerns. The Safety Lead will also objectively investigate and communicate findings to management.
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Connecting you to great benefits
•Company “take home” Vehicle and fuel card
•Work boot voucher (Red Wing)
•Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, and Holidays
•Insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance)
•Discounts on gym memberships, pet insurance, and much more!
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What you’ll do as a Safety Lead
•Ensures safety meetings are conducted on a regular basis in their assigned area of responsibility by tracking completion/attendance.
•Provides safety meeting support through topic suggestions, conducting safety meeting audits, and safety presentations.
•Motivates employees to put their personal safety first.
•Conducts random Job Safety Observations, as well as, auditing the JSO program in their division.
•Reinforces and provides assistance to the area managers in the inclusion of safety topics for their scheduled meetings with their supervisors.
•Assists in the recognition, recommendation, and coordinating of approved medical facilities per state requirements and providing information as needed to the local medical staff.
•Coordinates with the area managers and oversees the modified duty program for OJI.
•Follow up and assist in OJI and vehicle accident investigation and assure reports are submitted in the timeline required.
•Participates in all post-accident conference calls in their respective area.
•Maintains OSHA log, record keeping, and all requirements for postings in all centers in their area of responsibility.
•Maintains baseline familiarity with OSHA and DOT regulations as applicable.
Supervisory Requirements
•Ability to train and educate employees on effective safety practices and procedures
•Ability to professionally address safety complaints and resolve problems.
•Must be able to travel 50-75% (overnight travel within the Region will be required).
•Ability to be flexible and adaptive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment
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What you need
•High School Diploma, or GED required
•Authorization to work in the United States for this company
•Valid State driver's license (cannot be Provisional), including an acceptable MVR record
•One or more years of locate/supervisory experience required
•Must be able to complete OSHA 30 certification
•Perform work in all weather conditions
•Operate company vehicle in a safe manner
•Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, Google Suite and Gmail with the ability to learn new systems and software related to the role.
•Apply critical thinking skills to understand problems, analyze facts and anticipate results to make decisions based on available information and meet deadlines.
•Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to communicate effectively with diverse individuals at all levels and areas within the organization
Physical abilities & exposures
•Routinely: work alone in remote locations with arms above shoulder level, operate vehicle, squeeze, fine hand motion, bend, stoop, stand, walk, lift up to 55 pounds, use keyboard and mouse and carry 3-5 lb electronic locating equipment for extended periods of time, perform work in all weather conditions
•Occasionally: work in confined spaces and climb stairs, walk on uneven ground and terrain
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Salary Range $60,000 - $ 65,000 year (based on experience)
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Why work with us
Your career here is more than just a job — it's your pathway to opportunity. Our hands-on training, supportive environment, and responsive leadership connect you to work with purpose. Our commitment to you extends beyond professional development to a safety-first culture that ensures you can do what you do best, with peace of mind.
UtiliQuest, LLC (“UtiliQuest”) is a quality provider of damage prevention and infrastructure-related services specializing in underground facility locating serving the gas, electric, and telecommunications industries. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, we have provided locating services since 1985 and proudly serve clients in eighteen states including the District of Columbia. Our experience, innovation, and commitment to providing value-added services have resulted in safer excavations, reduced damages, and improved data accuracy. Our commitment to innovating new technologies specifically designed for the damage prevention industry has given our clients a clear and documented advantage to the common goal of reducing damages. This commitment combined with the people behind it is the foundation of our culture.
To learn more about our company and benefits, please visit our website UtiliQuest Careers :
Building stronger solutions together
Diversity and inclusion are an essential part of our culture and success. Our company is an equal-opportunity employer — we are committed to providing a work environment where everyone can thrive, grow, and feel connected.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
full time
$60,000-$65,000Lafayette, LA8 days ago
