Safety Director Heavy Construction RG Huston Co., Inc. Cottage Grove, WI Job Details Full-time $100,000 - $110,000 a year 16 hours ago Benefits Fuel card AD&D insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Federal construction safety regulations Safety management experience within utilities industry Safety management experience within construction industry Construction regulatory compliance Incident management Construction safety management On-site construction communication coordination Trenching excavation method Personal protective equipment (PPE) adherence DOT (Department of Transportation) regulations Continuous improvement Working on construction projects in a civil infrastructure role Compliance documentation Safety hazards Accident investigation reporting Safety audits for hazard identification Certified Safety Professional Trenching and excavation safety procedures Root cause analysis Risk & issue management Advanced safety risk assessments Full Job Description About Us R.G. Huston is a third-generation family run construction company that has been building Southern Wisconsin's infrastructure since 1975 — heavy earthwork, underground utilities (sewer & watermain), bridges & structures, and aggregate production. We work for commercial developers, general contractors, and government agencies on projects ranging from residential site development to award-winning public infrastructure. ~250 employees, field-first culture.

Salary:

$110,000/year The Role We're hiring a full-time Safety Director to lead safety strategy and execution across all field operations — grading/excavation, underground utilities, bridge/structure, and aggregate.

This is a hands-on role:

expect regular time on active jobsites across our service territory, not just a desk job. You'll report directly to ownership/senior leadership.

Location requirement:

Must live within a 1-hour drive of Cottage Grove, WI (our home base). Frequent travel to jobsites throughout Southern Wisconsin is required. What You'll Own

• Company-wide safety program strategy, policy, and enforcement across all divisions (earthwork, utilities, bridge, aggregate)
• OSHA and MSHA compliance (10/30-hour standards, competent person requirements for trenching/excavation, confined space, MSHA regulations for aggregate operations)
• Jobsite audits and inspections — field presence is expected, not occasional
• Incident investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action follow-through
• Weekly toolbox talk program oversight and content
• Annual company-wide safety training day and biennial First Aid/CPR/AED certification
• Respirator fit testing program (annual and new employees as hired)
• Certified safety equipment standards (trench shields, shoring, gas detectors, utility locators, PPE) — specs, training, and compliance
• DOT/public bid safety documentation and compliance (EMR management, safety statistics for bid qualification)
• New hire safety onboarding and ongoing crew training/certification tracking
• Direct relationships with OSHA, MSHA, and workers' comp carrier on inspections/claims
• Safety culture — building trust with crews so hazards get reported, not hidden
• Position will entail being a Salesperson, Coach, Referee, disciplinarian and Source of Compassion/Comfort. What You Need
• Minimum 5-7 years safety management experience in heavy civil construction — earthwork, underground utilities, or bridge/structure work specifically (not commercial building/vertical construction)
• include attention to detail, strong communication skills, proactive risk management.
• include problem solving, adaptability, continuous improvement.
• Working knowledge of

OSHA 1926

(construction) — trenching/excavation competent person qualified at minimum;

OSHA 500/501

trainer certification a strong plus

• MSHA Part 46 experience (we run aggregate/quarry/pit operations)
• Experience with public/DOT-bid safety compliance and documentation
• Proven track record reducing EMR and lowering incident rates — be ready to talk numbers
• Comfortable on active jobsites daily — this isn't a policy-writing-only role
• Strong enough to hold the line with crews and superintendents when something's unsafe, without burning the relationship
• CHST, CSP, or equivalent certification preferred, not required if field experience is strong
• Must live within 1 hour of Cottage Grove, WI Benefits
• Company vehicle and gas card

Medical:

Dean Health Plan. HMO employee cost$34/week; $750 (single)/$1,5000 (family) deductible.

Dental:

Delta Dental PPO/Premier, employee-only ~$1.75/week

Life/AD&D:

200% of salary up to $100,000 max, fully employer-paid

Disability:

Short-term (66.67% of pay, up to 13 wks) and long-term (60% of pay) — both fully employer-paid

• 401(k): Safe Harbor plan, 100% match on first 5.5% deferred, 100% vested after 2 years, auto-enrollment with annual step-up

FSA:

Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts available

Eligibility:

medical/dental at 60 days, life/disability at 90 days, 401(k) at 6 months What Sets Us Apart

• Ownership that's still active in field operations — safety concerns get heard and acted on fast, not stuck in bureaucracy
• 50 years in business, third generation family run business, strong reputation and repeat clients — this isn't a company trying to build a safety program from zero
• Award-winning project history (APWA National Small Project of the Year, ACPA Gold Award) — safety is part of how we win work, not an afterthought

Pay:

$100,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Experience:

Safety Management in

Heavy Civil Construction:

5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

CHST, CSP or equivalent (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Cottage Grove, WI 53527 (Required)

Work Location:

In person