R&B Safety Coordinator

Deadline to Apply:      Tuesday October 28^th, 2025. 11:59 p.m.

Department:               Road & Bridge

Salary Range:             $20.60 - $25.75/hour

FLSA Status:               Non-Exempt 

Status:                         Full-Time

Benefit Status:             Eligible for benefits.

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs a variety of work involving planning, organizing, coordinating and reviewing safety programs for the department; disseminating safety information and training employee regarding same. Active role in the Safety Committee and may assist with county-wide training.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED; and,

• One to two years of progressively responsible related experience; or, 

• Any combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Licenses and Certifications:

• CPR/First Aid Certified Trainer 

• Flagging Certification Trainer 

• MSHA Certified Trainer 

• Valid Colorado Driver’s License

• CDL (Preferred but not required)

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: (All responsibilities may not be performed by all incumbents.)

• Coordinates department safety programs, including: notifying supervisor of work hazards and other safety issues; conducting research to determine new safety policies and procedures; reviewing safety-related laws, regulations, etc., and disseminating information to staff; preparing for and setting up classes; purchasing safety supplies and equipment; working with supervisors and/or Human Resources to schedule training; conducting safety meetings; teaching classes; and organizing incentive programs.

• Administers alcohol tests after accidents and on a random basis.

• Reviews accident report forms for the department and assists the Safety Committee in reviewing county-wide accident report forms to determine safety issues; recommends improvements, changes in procedures, etc.

• Prepares complex, routine, and non-routine reports utilizing a variety of software; receives, sorts, and summarizes material for the preparation of reports.

• Serves as a liaison and/or member of various committees, boards, and/or teams and collaborates, persuades, presents reports to and negotiates with others outside own work area to coordinate efforts and maintain cooperative and efficient relations.

• Collaborates with other agencies to provide programs/services.

• Performs specialized research and statistical work on assigned subjects for staff and management.

• Enters information into a computer terminal.

IMPORTANT JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Maintains and upgrades knowledge, skills, and development by attending seminars and training programs and reading trade and professional journals and publications.

• Performs functions of other staff, as needed, including: filling in at the department’s front office, participating in crack sealing projects, and filling in duties as a light equipment operator and/or a heavy equipment operator. May serve as backup for other positions within the department. (Salary will be adjusted accordingly for light-duty operator and/or heavy equipment operator duties.)

• Disseminates a variety of information to various agencies, divisions, or departments via telephone, mail, or FAX.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Moffat County is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
Females/Minority/Veterans/Disabled/ Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity 

Questions?  Contact Human Resources at (970) 824-9195.