LEHMAN-ROBERTS COMPANY - A PROUD TRADITION SINCE 1939

Lehman-Roberts Company and sister company Memphis Stone and Gravel, have been a part of the fabric of Memphis for more than a combined 190 years. Now in its fourth generation of family ownership, Patrick Nelson leads as President in our dedication to the manufacturing and placement of quality hot mix asphalt along with surface mining of aggregates. Anchoring our company's efforts are the core values of stewardship, humility, continuous improvement, and relationships. With manufacturing facilities throughout West Tennessee and North Mississippi, the family of companies specializes in construction projects ranging from commercial projects to miles of interstate highway paving throughout the Mid-South.

 Exemption: Salary, non-exempt

Benefits:

We have committed to become a leader in the highway construction and aggregate industries by rewarding our most valuable resource... our employees!  As part of the team, we offer:

  • Paid Vacations/ Holidays
  • Medical/ Dental/ Vision Insurance
  • Motus Vehicle Reimbursement Program
  • Life Insurance
  • 401K w/ Company Match and Profit Sharing
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Additional Voluntary Life Insurance and Disability

Responsibilities:

  • Champion of executing safety strategy and instilling a culture of excellence
  • Monitor daily activities for compliance with OSHA, MSHA and traffic safety rules and policy
  • Ability to identify and correct safety deficiencies in the field
  • Perform audits and evaluations of job activities
  • Responsible for all accident investigations, including after action reviews (AAR)
  • Advise and lead employees on various safety-related topics
  • Prepare educational seminars and topics on a regular basis
  • Review existing policies and procedures and ensure company compliance
  • Document worker’s compensation claims
  • Set up a new employee onboarding process for safety
  • Conduct risk assessments and mitigation strategies

 Requirements Required:

  • Valid Driver’s License with good driving record
  • Ability to travel to locations from SW TN to NW MS
  • Excellent knowledge of potentially hazardous practices
  • Experience producing reports and documentation
  • Working knowledge of MS Office
  • Critical thinker; problem-solving skills; organizational skills
  • Good time-management skills
  • Great interpersonal and communication skills; team player

 Requirements Preferred:

  • 3 years of experience preferred in these areas: Safety Coordinator, construction experience; paving operations, asphalt plant or sand and gravel mining
  • Formal safety training in OSHA 30 and 510
  • Experience with writing policies and procedures for health and safety
  • Familiarity with conducting data analysis and reporting statistics

Environmental Working Conditions:

The following environmental/atmospheric working conditions are commonly, but not always, associated with the performance of this position.

  • Office environment (25%)
  • Daytime travel within local area (75%)
  • Occasional exposure to extreme weather conditions
  • Work may entail visits to multiple sites in which incumbent could be exposed to loud noise, dust, and odor

Relatable Work Experience: Applicants with the following experience may have enough relatable skills to be considered for this opening.

  • Safety Coordinator in Construction Industry
  • Laborer Construction Industry
  • Laborer or Heavy Equipment Operator Paving Operations
  • Laborer, Plant Operator or Heavy Equipment Operator in Sand and Gravel Mining or Asphalt Plant
  • Horizontal or Vertical Construction experience in any military branch

It is the policy of Lehman-Roberts Company not to discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (to include pregnancy and sexual orientation), gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, or because he or she is a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Lehman-Roberts Company and/or the Memphis Stone & Gravel Company and their designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-hire drug testing.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
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