**Construction Safety Spotter / Signal Person
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Summit Service Solutions connects skilled tradespeople with long-term construction and industrial projects where safety, reliability, and teamwork matter. As a Construction Safety Spotter / Signal Person, you will support electricians working from aerial lifts by monitoring surrounding hazards, communicating potential risks, and helping maintain a safe work environment. Your attention to detail and ability to communicate clearly will help protect workers, equipment, and others on the job site.
***This position will be working in Wilmington DE area.
Performance Objectives
- Monitor the work area around electricians operating aerial lifts, identifying nearby workers, equipment, overhead obstructions, and other potential hazards.
- Maintain clear communication with aerial lift operators using approved hand signals, verbal instructions, or radios to assist with safe equipment positioning and movement.
- Act as a designated spotter during lift movement and positioning, helping operators maintain awareness of blind spots, surrounding structures, and changing job site conditions.
- Maintain awareness of overhead power lines, electrical hazards, uneven ground, pedestrian traffic, and other site-specific risks; immediately communicate hazards to the lift operator and site supervisor.
- Establish and maintain safe work zones around aerial lift operations, keeping unauthorized personnel and unnecessary foot traffic clear of the work area.
- Follow site-specific safety procedures, including applicable fall protection requirements, equipment operating boundaries, and construction site rules.
- Stop or call for a pause in work when an unsafe condition develops, communication is lost, or the lift operator's path is no longer clear.
- Coordinate with electricians, lift operators, and site supervision to support efficient workflow without compromising safety.
- Report hazards, near misses, and unsafe conditions promptly to the appropriate supervisor.
**Environment & Resources
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You will work on active construction job sites alongside commercial or industrial electricians performing work from aerial lifts. This is a hands-on, safety-focused support position that requires constant awareness of the surrounding work environment, clear communication, and the ability to remain attentive throughout the shift. Work is full-time, with schedules and assignment details determined by project requirements. Required site safety orientation and training will be provided as applicable to the assignment.
**Essential Qualifications
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- Strong situational awareness and the ability to recognize and communicate potential job site hazards.
- Ability to follow directions, communicate clearly, and maintain consistent attention to safety during active construction operations.
- Willingness to learn and use standardized hand signals and communication procedures for aerial lift operations.
- Ability to work effectively alongside electricians, equipment operators, and construction site supervision.
- Construction experience or previous experience as a spotter, signal person, flagger, or equipment ground guide is preferred.
- OSHA 10, signal person training, or aerial lift safety training is a plus, where applicable to the project.
- Reliable transportation and authorization to work in the United States.
- Ability to work outdoors and remain on your feet for extended periods, including in changing weather conditions.
- If an offer is extended, you will be required to consent to a drug screen and background check. Summit Service Solutions is a drug-free company.
**Role Selling Points
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- Competitive hourly pay based on experience and project requirements.
- Potential eligibility for 401(k) match, PTO, holiday pay, health insurance, and supplemental coverage, subject to applicable eligibility requirements.
- An opportunity to work alongside skilled electricians on active construction projects without needing to perform electrical installations yourself.
- A recruiting team that values safety, integrity, reliability, and teamwork.
Apply now or call 717-626-4410. Join Summit Service Solutions and help keep construction crews working safely.
You should be proficient in:
- Flagging
- Hand signals
- Non Verbal Communication