Safety Coordinator

A self-performing heavy civil contractor is hiring a Safety Coordinator for an active rail construction project in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. This is a hands-on, project-level safety role where you will work alongside crews to build and maintain a strong safety culture, not police compliance from the sidelines. If you have heavy civil or transportation construction safety experience and speak English and Spanish fluently, this could be your next move.

What You Will Run

Serve as the dedicated on-site safety professional for a major rail construction project
Conduct daily safety inspections, oversight, and compliance monitoring
Work collaboratively with field crews to promote a team-oriented safety culture
Conduct or support OSHA 10/30 safety training on-site
Periodically travel to support smaller district-wide rail and highway jobs as needed
Be available for planned night shifts and some Saturdays per project schedule

Schedule

Primarily 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM, 5 to 6 days per week
Some night shifts and Saturdays based on work windows
On-call when crews are working; responsive when needed

What It Takes

Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish (non-negotiable)
Proven experience in heavy civil, transportation, rail, highway, or DOT construction safety
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification minimum
Strong interpersonal skills and a team-oriented mindset
Local to DFW or willing to relocate

Preferred Qualifications

Rail construction experience (DART or similar); DOT/transportation experience acceptable
OSHA 500 certification (significant compensation premium)
CPR and First Aid certification
CRPE (Certified Rail and Public Entity) or similar rail safety certification
Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health
Experience with cranes and heavy civil equipment
Background with heavy civil general contractors

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary: 100,000 to 120,000 (depending on experience)
OSHA 500 premium: additional 10,000 to 15,000 per year
Company vehicle provided
Eligible for annual bonus
Full standard benefits package

There is also long-term opportunity to grow into a district-wide corporate railroad safety role, including expanded regional support.

At a glance

Location: Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
Recruiter: Amundson Group, veteran-owned, construction-only

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