Safety Tech - Entry Level

Harder Mechanical Contractors • Boise, ID • 5h ago

Harder Mechanical is one of the nation's largest mechanical contractors with an outstanding reputation for working safely, meeting tough schedules, and delivering quality projects. Based in Portland Oregon, we work primarily in the 11-western states with regional offices in Reno, NV; Phoenix, AZ; Concord, CA; and Salt Lake City, UT.

As an entry level Safety Tech, you will work on an Advanced Technology project in Boise, ID. This is a career opportunity for the willing individual interested in putting in the time and energy for computer based training (CBT) and hands on safety training. This opportunity offers a work as you learn path to increased responsibility and salary potential. In this field based role, you will work directly with project management, field supervisor, and craft employees to identify hazards, support safe work planning, and reinforce Harder's safety expectations.

Work schedule and hours: 5 days a week, 10 hours per day with a start time of 6:00 a.m. Potential for weekend work and additional required shift coverage based on project needs.

What you'll be doing:

As a Safety Tech, you will receive training, mentorship, and progressive performance evaluations to develop the skills needed to support construction safety standards, company site requirements, and project specific safety expectations. In this role, you will work closely with the safety team, project team, and field supervision to ensure work is planned and performed safely in the fast paced construction environment.

Safety Techs at Harder perform the following daily tasks:

Support incident prevention efforts through field observations, job site inspections, coaching, and employee engagement

Conduct job walks to identify hazards, unsafe conditions, and opportunities for improvement

Collaborate with superintendents, foremen, and crews to support safe work planning

Assist with inspections of job site areas, tools, equipment, materials, and work practices

Support safety requirements related to fall protection, confined space, hazardous energy control, scaffolding, excavation, material handling, and hazard communication

Participate in incident investigations and helping gather facts, identify contributing factors, and support corrective actions

Assist with safety orientations, toolbox talks, and site-specific training

Support development and review of Activity Hazard Analysis documents and other pre task planning tools

Assist with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) assessments and verify proper PPE use in the field

Communicate safety expectations clearly and professionally to field employees and supervision

Track safety documentation, inspections, training records, and corrective actions

Recommend practical solutions to correct safety concerns and reduce exposure to injury or illness

Perform additional safety tasks as needed

What you will need to be successful in this role:

Interest in building a long-term career in safety and willingness to learn construction safety practices and OSHA requirements

Ability to build positive working relationships with craft employees and coach others without creating unnecessary conflict

Good judgment and the ability to recognize when to ask questions or escalate concerns

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Practical understanding of construction work and the risks associated with field activities

Commitment to learning, improving, and supporting a strong safety culture

Ability to identify hazards and communicate corrective actions in a professional manner

Comfortable working in an active construction environment

Ability to support early start times, occasional weekends, and additional shift coverage when needed

Applicant must be able to meet the essential functions and physical requirements, with or without accommodation. Details are linked here: Safety Tech Physical Requirements & Work Environment (https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:b9aceea8-b68d-4d8e-adc2-6ee079047622)

Education/Experience:

0-2 years of safety experience, or construction related experience

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

OSHA 10

Nice to have:

Additional safety certs such as OSHA 30, OSHA 510 or similar credentials such as First Aid, CPR, and AED certification

We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every qualifcation listed.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits - 100% of employee premiums are paid by the company

Generous retirement package includes: 10% retirement contribution made by the company and a company match up to 2% of your annual salary

Profit sharing

Discretionary annual bonus

Paid vacation and holidays

Harder University training and development, as well as other paid professional development opportunities

Team environment that promotes individual growth

HMC reserves the right to perform a drug screening and background check, as may be required, and this offer may be contingent on passing a drug screening and background check.

This position is hourly, compensation $21-$24.

No recruiters. No phone calls, please.

About Harder

Harder Mechanical Contractors is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local nondiscrimination laws. Our hiring policy reflects and affirms Harder's commitment to the principles of fair employment. Harder does not discriminate regarding the terms and conditions of employment based on any characteristic protected by federal, state or local nondiscrimination laws.

It is Harder's policy to maintain a drug and alcohol-free work environment. Employment offers are conditional upon successfully passing a drug and alcohol test, background checks, reference checks, and as required by law, regardless of citizenship or national origin, documented proof of authorization to work in the United States.

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