Safety Intern
About Us
Underground Construction Co., Inc. has provided quality gas, power, airport fueling and telecom construction services for over 80 years. Since laying our first pipe in 1936, we have successfully completed thousands of government, commercial and private sector construction projects throughout the United States. Underground Construction Co., Inc. is one of the oldest and most respected contractors in the West. We continue to lead our industry in safety, quality, customer satisfaction and community service. Our complete and diverse range of construction services includes gas transmission and distribution, electrical transmission and distribution, airport fueling facilities, industrial and special projects, telecommunications and utilities.
Our projects are regulated by federal and state laws which require all employees to successfully pass criminal background checks, MVR, and drug tests (post-employment and random testing).
About the Job
Safety Interns will work closely with Field Safety Representatives and Safety personnel to assist with the safety of construction projects or in the office to assist in the day-to-day activities associated with safety and loss control.
Job Responsibilities
- Assists with safety and equipment audits, as well as yard inspections, to identify/correct, potential hazards and ensure safety regulation compliance. Includes company equipment, vehicles, facilities, job sites, and safety equipment
- Assists with documentation of all safety violations or unsafe conditions/activities
- Assists in job site accidents, near-miss incidents, and occupational injury investigations to determine probable causes and make recommendations for corrective action.
- Participate in incident investigation
- Assists with environmental, health and safety compliance audits
Job Qualifications
- Enrolled in Occupational Health and Safety Major or equivalent
- Strong Desire to Learn
- Collaborative and Team Player
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to effectively manage time to meet deadlines
Working Environment/Physical Demands
- Exerting up to 40 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 20 lbs. force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly.
- Work involves walking, sitting, or standing to a significant degree
- Work is performed in an office or construction site
The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time. This job description is subject to change at any time.
It is the continuing policy of Underground Construction to afford equal opportunities for all qualified persons, regardless of their race, creed, color, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status or any other protected class at the local, state, or federal level. No person shall be excluded from employment consideration on the basis of these factors.