Safety & Training Specialist

Pueblo County Colorado

Pueblo, CO
3 days ago

$34.21–$51.32 Per Hour

Highlights

Performs audits of department training programs and consults with staff members and managers to determine if training programs are meeting expectations; updates and maintains training materials and methods to keep current with the newest techniques and evaluates and modifies training programs as needed; independently drives to training activities, work sites, and meetings; independently drives heavy construction equipment for instructional purposes. This Resolution contemplates and authorizes supervisors to direct work during Unpaid Days Off, Unpaid Personal Days, or Unpaid Early Release Periods for community safety and County government essential activities such as snow removal, social worker visits for child welfare and other family emergencies, response to emergency calls by facilities and fleet employees, and required court appearances by County employees.

Numbers & Facts

Location	Pueblo, CO
Salary	$34.21–$51.32 Per Hour

Description

Safety & Training Specialist

Salary

$34.21 - $51.32 Hourly

Location

33601 United Ave, Pueblo, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

03009

Department

Road And Bridge Operations

Opening Date

09/17/2026

Closing Date

9/24/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

N/A

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POSITION SUMMARY

Directs and manages employee training for new and ongoing Road and Bridge employees and develops training goals and objectives in conjunction with departmental plans and goals. Develops safety regulations and procedures. Creates and conducts safety meetings and leads all safety/accident incident investigations. Performs full performance-level training and safety work by conducting classroom and on-the-job training for employees on the methods, techniques, and procedures associated with their work assignments. Develops training curriculum and materials and evaluates the effectiveness of the training program.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Develops and implements safety policies and procedures. Conducts regular safety audits and inspections. Identifies potential hazards and devise strategies to mitigate them. Trains employees on safe work practices and procedures. Investigates accidents and incidents to determine root causes and implement corrective actions. Maintains accurate records of safety-related activities. Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations.
Designs, develops, presents, and monitors agency-specific training programs including classroom and on-the-job training; determines appropriate learning goals and objectives and methodology to be used; develops course curriculums and reviews course content with managers and subject matter experts; evaluates employee participation, responsiveness, and improvement related to trainings and such evaluations become part of employee records. Acts as designated trainer for programs including but not limited to; Flagger Certifications, Mine Safety and Health Administration Certifications (MSHA), and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid.
Conducts employee training for all new and ongoing employees including, but not limited to, Highway Maintenance Workers, Equipment Operators, and Heavy Equipment Operators; provides technical expertise to staff and establishes section and staff work programs and objectives; periodically meets with training participants to measure employee training needs and progress.
Develops appropriate assessment tools to collect the necessary information for assessing learning needs and determining the most suitable instructional design and content. Prepares reports regarding the effectiveness of training and prepares and maintains records on student progress; tracks, updates, and maintains employee training files; recommends discipline in cases of severe training deficiencies.
Evaluates student progress using written examinations and/or practical examinations and adjusts teaching approaches to accommodate students' needs; determines and conducts remedial or corrective training as required or necessary; monitors certification expirations and orders refreshers and re-certifications; directs individual employees to remedial or specialized training where their effort or success at training has been deficient.
Performs audits of department training programs and consults with staff members and managers to determine if training programs are meeting expectations; updates and maintains training materials and methods to keep current with the newest techniques and evaluates and modifies training programs as needed; independently drives to training activities, work sites, and meetings; independently drives heavy construction equipment for instructional purposes.
Meets with various state and local agencies to exchange information pertaining to best practices in training and technology and implements improved training techniques.
Performs other duties as appropriate or necessary for performance of the job.

WHAT YOU HAVE

EDUCATION:

High School Diploma or GED Equivalency required.
Technical or Vocational School from an accredited college or university in Automotive Technology, Industrial Technology Maintenance, Welding, Construction, Engineering, or Project Management preferred

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of nine (9) years or more Heavy Equipment Operating experience in the road maintenance/road construction industry required.
Minimum of two (2) years or more Supervisory or Training experience required.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:

Valid Class A Commercial DL with tanker and air brake endorsements required upon hire
Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Certificate and Trainer Certificate required within 30-days of hire
Certified Flagger Certification required within 30-days of hire
CPR/First Aid/AED Certificate and Trainer Certificate required within 30-days of hire

WHAT PUEBLO COUNTY OFFERS

Comprehensive Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for full-time employees
Generous Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual
Remote & Hybrid working opportunities
County Retirement Program
Autonomy to grow and find your career path with supportive leadership
Truly inclusive and diverse environment
Fitness Center (Historic Pueblo Courthouse Building)
May be eligible for up to 12-weeks Paid Parental Leave Benefits (full-time employees)

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SUMMARY

2026 PAID HOLIDAYS

New Years Day - January 1st
Day after New Years Day - January 2nd
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - January 19th
Memorial Day - May 25th
Employee Appreciation Day - June 3rd
Juneteenth Day - June 19th
Independence Day (observed) - July 3rd
Day before Labor Day - September 4th (Early Release at 12:00pm)
Labor Day - September 7th
Francis Xavier Cabrini Day - October 5th
Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples Day - October 12th
Veterans Day - November 11th
Day before Thanksgiving - November 25th (Early Release at 12:00pm)
- Thanksgiving Day - November 26th
- Day after Thanksgiving - November 27th
- Christmas Eve Day - December 24th
- Christmas Day - December 25th
Day before New Years Day - December 31st (Early Release at 12:00pm)
One Personal Day (County employees will have one paid personal day off in 2026. This paid day off is to be chosen by the employee and approved by their Elected Official or Department Director.)
= Regular Part-Time Employees who are scheduled to work on a 2026 Holiday will receive Holiday Pay for two (2) of the Holidays of their choice (marked with the single asterisk * above) as approved by their Elected Official or Department Director
When a holiday falls on a Saturday, Friday will be celebrated as the County holiday
When a holiday falls on a Sunday, Monday will be celebrated as the County holiday
Early releases are at the discretion of the Elected Official or Department Director and may vary based on the operational needs of their offices/departments.
All time off work taken by County employees for the days designated as Early Release shall be considered holiday time off for purposes "worked time" in determining Overtime in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
If an employee is absent the day preceding or following the holiday without prior approval, the employee will not be paid for the holiday
The following time off types will not contribute to the daily or weekly overtime calculation: Unpaid Days Off, Unpaid Personal Days, and Unpaid Early Release Days.
Any employee that is required to work by their supervisor on a designated Unpaid Day Off,

a designated Unpaid Personal Day or during a designated Unpaid Early Release period shall be paid for work required and performed during such days and periods.

No employee may work during an Unpaid Day Off, an Unpaid Personal Day, or during an Unpaid Early Release period without the express authorization of their supervisor. This Resolution contemplates and authorizes supervisors to direct work during Unpaid Days Off, Unpaid Personal Days, or Unpaid Early Release Periods for community safety and County government essential activities such as snow removal, social worker visits for child welfare and other family emergencies, response to emergency calls by facilities and fleet employees, and required court appearances by County employees.
For weeks in which an Unpaid Day Off or an Unpaid Early Release takes place, County Exempt employees are designated as Non-Exempt employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Those employees so designated will be required to clock in and out of work via email to their Director for all days worked during weeks that include an Unpaid Day Off.
No employees shall be permitted to work over 40 hours during a week that includes an Unpaid Day Off or an Unpaid Early Release without the express written authorization of their Director or Elected Official.
The above 2026 Holiday Schedule Resolution was originally approved by the Board of County Commissioners on December 15th, 2025 and then revised on February 12th, 2026 & March 12th, 2026*

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DEPARTMENTS SCHEDULED TO WORK ON HOLIDAYS

Due to operational requirements, some employees will be required to work on holidays. The employee must take the holiday by the end of the month following the holiday at a date approved by their Elected Official or Department Director

SICK LEAVE

Regular full-time employees accrue eight (8) hours per month with a maximum accrual of 960 hours.

VACATION LEAVE

Upon initial date of hire: earn eight (8) hours per month with a maximum accrual of 144 hours.
After 5 years: earn twelve (12) hours per month with a maximum accrual of 216 hours.
Ater 10 years: earn sixteen (16) hours per month with a maximum accrual of 288 hours.

RETIREMENT

All Regular Full-Time employees and Elected Officials are required to participate in the County Retirement Plan upon completion of one (1) month of continuous employment. A pre-tax deduction of 8.25% will be deducted from the employees monthly pay.

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EMPLOYER MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION

Pueblo Countys contribution toward the purchase of your benefit options on a tiered approach and based on which medical plan you elect.

If Benefit Selections:

Are greater than the employer contribution dollar amount, the difference is deducted from paycheck
Are equal to the employer contribution dollar amount, there is no effect on pay
Are less the employer contribution dollar amount, additional pay or cash back is not optional

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MEDICAL INSURANCE - ANTHEM BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD (optional)

Medical, Dental, & Vision Rates are for the 2026 Plan Year (effective January 1st, 2026)

HIGH DEDUCTIBLE HEALTH PLAN