Safety Support Technician

This entry-level position plays an important role in ensuring that safety equipment and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) are properly maintained, inspected, inventoried, and distributed. The position will also support the Safety Department with field coverage and various safety-related duties when needed. This position requires frequent travel throughout California, including overnight stays as required.

How You Will Contribute

• Responsible for the organization of the shop including general maintenance and shop clean up.
• Coordinate ordering, pickup, and distribution of parts for fleet.
• Lubricate and clean fleet equipment, apply decals, license plates, and registration
• Safely transport fleet equipment across jobsites, yards, and internal shop locations, travel if needed.
• Code and submit all invoices with receipts to accounting.
• Load and unload material on/off of delivery trucks or company vehicles.
• Clean and organize shop work area: sweep and clean work surfaces, store parts, empty and discard garbage. Keep all hazardous waste materials organized and clean.
• May operate power-driven equipment that may be needed to maintain the yard; such as leaf blowers, weed trimer, and forklift.
• May perform minor repairs on equipment as directed.
• Comply with company and federal safety rules, policies and procedures to include wearing required safety equipment, PPE, responding to safety concerns and taking appropriate action.
• May be required to handle hazardous materials.
• Perform other job-related duties as requested by your supervisor.

The Safety Support Technician needs to be a motivated, detail-oriented, and observant individual who has a passion for safety. This position has a strong understanding of the importance of safety and what it means to the construction industry., * Valid Class C Driver License with no driving restrictions; Class A Preferred.

• Ability to travel extensively including overnight stays.
• Ability to drive for extended periods of time.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage assigned tasks.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office
• Basic understanding of construction safety.
• Knowledge of Cal/OSHA or OSHA standards.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to inspect equipment preferred

Your Prior Experience

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum: 2 years of experience in construction, safety, or warehouse/inventory roles. Utility construction experience a plus., Successful applicants must pass a drug screen and background check before beginning employment. While performing duties of this job, employees must be able to regularly sit or stand, movement to include, but not limited to, walking, bending, stooping, climbing stairs and ladders up to 12" feet, reaching above/below shoulder, crouching, carrying, pushing, and pulling a maximum of 40 pounds.

Pulled from the full job description

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program, Our Competitive Package Pay: $30.00 - $36.00 per hour This pay range is our competitive compensation at the time of this job posting. Your pay will be determined based on experience, education, skills, and applicable knowledge.

Above and Beyond Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401K
• Vacation accruals for all non-exempt employees in addition to ten paid company holidays.
• Multiple monitors, standing desks, and other ergonomic equipment to match your work style.
• Monthly birthday celebrations, team lunches, company-wide employee recognition events, and other employee engagement opportunities.
• Employer-sponsored learning/career development opportunities and conferences/seminars.
• Employee Assistance Program: no-cost counseling, legal consultation, financial consultation, ID recovery, emotional well-being resources, dependent care resources, and crisis consultation.

MGE Underground is a rapidly growing utility infrastructure contractor serving utility companies from our Paso Robles headquarters and regional hubs throughout California. Our mission is to support our clients' expanding utility and infrastructure requirements by positioning MGE as the leading provider of innovative construction solutions at the best value.