NEOGOV · 1 month ago
Senior Safety & Equipment Training Specialist
KY 40202, KY
Internship
Onsite
Intern, Mid, Senior Level
$56K/yr - $56K/yr
2+ years expLouisville Metro Government is seeking a Senior Safety & Equipment Training Specialist to coordinate and conduct safety and equipment training programs. The role involves supervising staff, preparing training materials, and evaluating safety programs to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.
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Responsibilities
Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals
Coordinates, assigns and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed
Prepares and disseminates safety education and training materials and conducts safety training
Provides technical assistance and instruction concerning safe work habits and methods to enforce safety procedures, safe working conditions, safe operation of equipment and employee safety
Inspects vehicles or facilities for safety hazards, recommends corrective action and prepares progress reports
Investigates accidents and complaints of unsafe conditions, interviews employees to gather information and prepares reports on findings
Develops training curriculum, training manuals, audio-visual materials and educational aids
Coordinates training schedule for new hires, transfers, promotions, and refreshers
Conducts training needs analyzes for employee training profiles and develops training programs or to modify existing programs
Assist with departmental Accident Review Committee
Plans, develops, and implements policies, procedures and programs
Consults with management and staff to discuss training requirements for workforce development
Maintains files and training records and submits status report to the administrative staff
Evaluates safety programs including hazard identification, risk assessment, prevention and control to eliminate or reduce worksite hazards and to ensure compliance to OSHA rules and regulations
Conducts Jobsite Safety Audits, identifies existing or potential hazards, and prepares an action plan to reduce the frequency, severity and cost of accidents and injuries
Participates in the departmental Safety Committee initiatives
Coordinates with vendors to obtain operators manuals and training video
Performs equipment training which includes, but not limited to, excavators, bucket trucks, forklifts, backhoes, asphalt rollers, pay loaders, dump trucks, tractors, chainsaws, skid steer loaders, snowplows, roll-offs, knuckle booms, packers, CDL and other various departmental equipment
Performs related work as assigned
Qualification
Required
Must possess and maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with air brakes and tanker endorsement to be considered for this position
Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Hygiene, Risk Management, Training and Development, Business or related discipline
Two (2) years of employee safety or equipment training, OSHA reporting, inspections experience or five (5) years of experience in heavy equipment operations work or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
Must submit to and pass pre-employment and random alcohol and drug tests as mandated by the Department of Transportation
Must wear safety equipment as mandated by OSHA
Must be on 24-hour call
Must provide one's own source of transportation
Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Group Term Life
Supplemental Life
Accidental Death & Dismemberment
Sick Leave
Vacation
Holiday Pay
Bereavement Leave
Kentucky Public Pensions Authority
457 Deferred Comp
Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits
Tuition Assistance
Qualified Adult Benefits
Childcare Assistance
Free TARC Use
Paid Parental Leave
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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