This role supports multiple divisions including traffic control, pavement marking, fabrication, installation, and fleet operations. The Safety Officer is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing safety programs to ensure compliance with OSHA, TxDOT, FMCSA, and DOT regulations.
Numbers & Facts
Location
San Antonio, TX
Industry
Staffing/Employment Agencies
Company Size
100 to 499 employees
Website
https://www.prg-usa.com/
Description
The Safety Officer is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing safety programs to ensure compliance with OSHA, TxDOT, FMCSA, and DOT regulations. This role supports multiple divisions including traffic control, pavement marking, fabrication, installation, and fleet operations. The position focuses on maintaining regulatory compliance, reducing workplace risks, and fostering a strong culture of safety across the organization.
Program Development & Compliance
Develop and enforce company safety policies in line with OSHA, TxDOT, and DOT/FMCSA standards.
Conduct routine audits of job sites, fabrication areas, and fleet operations.
Maintain and update safety manuals, fleet safety policies, and emergency procedures.
Training & Education
Conduct safety orientations for new hires and ongoing safety training sessions.
Lead toolbox talks, quarterly safety stand-downs, and specialized certifications (e.G., flagger training, CPR/First Aid).
Coach supervisors and team leads on promoting a proactive safety culture.
Incident & Risk Management
Investigate incidents, perform root cause analyses, and recommend corrective actions.
Manage reporting to OSHA, TxDOT, and insurance carriers.
Track and analyze safety performance metrics and trends.
Fleet & Equipment Oversight
Oversee compliance with FMCSA/DOT programs including driver files, DVIRs, and hours-of-service logs.
Audit vehicle inspections, load securement, and equipment handling practices.
Support Fleet Maintenance to ensure equipment safety and reliability.
Emergency Preparedness & Response
Maintain emergency response plans and coordinate drills.
Serve as liaison for local, state, and federal safety agencies.
Lead company response efforts during incidents or natural events.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental Health, Construction Management, or related field (preferred).
3–5 years of safety experience in construction, utilities, or heavy equipment environments.
Working knowledge of OSHA, TxDOT, MUTCD, FMCSA/DOT, and ANSI standards.
Preferred certifications: OSHA 30, CPR/First Aid, CSP, CHST, or equivalent.
Strong communication and training skills;bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
Willingness to travel statewide as needed.
About Company
Established in 2001, Peyton Resource Group is a solution-based staffing company that matches businesses with top talent for short-term, long-term or permanent needs.
People are a business’s most valuable asset. Peyton Resource Group is dedicated to helping companies find the best talent, matching professionals with jobs where they will thrive.
With locations in Dallas/Fort Worth, San Antonio and Austin, we are available to serve your staffing needs throughout Texas and across the country.