Safety Advisor

Skilled Trades

Dallas, TX Direct Hire Sep 21, 2026

Safety Advisor – Underground Utility Construction

Department: Safety

Location: Dallas-Fort Worth, TX

Role Type: Full-Time

About Our Client Our client is a growing underground utility construction operation supporting major infrastructure projects throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth market.

Job Description We are seeking an experienced Safety Advisor to support field operations, improve jobsite safety performance, and ensure compliance with OSHA and company safety standards across underground utility and infrastructure projects. This role works closely with field leadership, project management, and construction crews, and requires hands-on construction safety experience along with strong knowledge of excavation and underground utility operations. Bilingual English/Spanish is required.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain company safety programs, policies, and procedures
• Conduct regular jobsite safety inspections and field observations
• Identify hazards and work with field leadership to implement corrective actions
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and applicable construction safety standards
• Support underground utility, excavation, trenching, and heavy civil construction operations
• Lead incident investigations, reporting, documentation, and root cause analysis
• Partner with operations and project leadership to integrate safety expectations with project execution
• Conduct safety meetings, toolbox talks, and employee training
• Coordinate required safety certifications and maintain accurate training and compliance records
• Monitor PPE usage and overall jobsite safety practices
• Assist with regulatory inspections and OSHA-related audits
• Help reinforce a proactive safety culture across field operations

Required Experience/Skills

• Previous construction safety experience required
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA construction standards
• Knowledge of excavation, trenching, confined spaces, heavy equipment, and utility construction hazards
• Experience conducting jobsite inspections and safety audits
• Experience with incident investigation and root cause analysis
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Ability to build relationships with field crews, supervisors, and project leadership
• Comfortable working in an active construction environment and traveling between project sites
• Bilingual English/Spanish required

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience within underground utilities, excavation, heavy civil construction, or infrastructure construction strongly preferred
• CHST, CSP, or similar safety certification is a plus

Education

Not specified

Preferred Certifications

• OSHA 30
• CPR / First Aid
• Competent Person – Excavation & Trenching

Pay & Benefits Summary Competitive compensation; medical, dental, and vision benefits; 401(k) options; paid time off and paid holidays; opportunities for professional development and career growth; long-term opportunity with a growing organization supporting major infrastructure projects throughout the DFW market.

Work Environment

This position requires regular travel to active construction sites throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Candidates should be comfortable working around excavation operations, underground utilities, heavy equipment, and active construction crews.

Call-to-Action

Interested candidates who meet the qualifications above are encouraged to apply today to join a growing team supporting critical infrastructure projects across the DFW market.

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