Civil Construction Safety Trainer, VA

Safety Worxs is seeking an experienced Civil Construction Safety Trainer to support a long-term bridge and roadway construction project in Norfolk, VA. This role requires a confident, hands-on trainer who can deliver effective classroom and field-based instruction in a fast-paced heavy civil environment.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver confident, engaging safety orientations and onboarding training for new hires and subcontractors. 


• Be fully prepared daily to support scheduled and unscheduled training needs, including field- driven requests.


• Collaborate with training team for hands-on and practical training sessions


• Develop, schedule, and lead training sessions on topics including (but not limited to):
  
  
  
  • Fall Protection
  
  
  • Confined Space Entry (CSE)
  
  
  • Excavation and Trenching
  
  
  • Forklift and MEWP (Mobile Elevated Work Platforms)
  
  
  • Silica Awareness
  
  
  • Hazard Communication (HAZCOM)
  
  
  • First Aid/CPR
  
  
  • OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 
  
  
  • Small tools and site-specific construction hazards
  
  
  
  


• Maintain accurate training records and certifications in alignment with OSHA and company policy.


• Perform job site visits to conduct field-based training, safety coaching, and toolbox talks.


• Support the client representative in analyzing incident trends and identifying training needs.


• Ensure training materials are updated regularly and reflect current regulations and client standards.


• Assist in the development of job safety analysis (JSA) and site-specific safety plans.


• Support audits and inspections by ensuring employee training documentation is current and accessible.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of safety training experience, preferably in construction or heavy civil environments


• OSHA 500 Certification


• Strong knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1926 standards and other applicable safety regulations. 


• Demonstrated ability to deliver hands-on, field-based training with confidence


• Comfortable training on small tools and site-specific construction activities


• Experience with adult learning principles and hands-on training delivery. 


• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel. 

Preferred:

• Current BCSP CIT (Certified Instructional Trainer) 


• Spanish Bilingual

Benefits:

• $40 - $50 hourly (DOE) 


• Relocation assistance available


• 50 hours


• Employer-paid healthcare


• Dental & vision insurance


• 401k at 4% match


• Estimated 3 year project