Regional Safety Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Who We Are:

From Georgia. For Georgia. Since 1914 Yancey Bros. Co. has proudly served as the authorized Caterpillar equipment dealer for Georgia, providing our customers with the highest quality sales, parts and service. From Caterpillar heavy and compact construction equipment to on-highway trucks, we remain committed to learning more about our customers, offering equipment and support to keep up with their changing needs. This all starts with our greatest asset…our employees.

What You Will Be Doing:

As the Occupational Safety and Health Specialist, you will be in a key position that will work with every level of employee to help build and maintain a world class safety program within our organization. This position will require extensive travel.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Drive engagement with our employees by having a higher frequency of store visits.
• Conduct regular safety audits and hazard assessments.
• Ensure employees are working in a safe environment.

• Provide training and development to employees on safety protocols, emergency procedures, and regulatory requirements.

• Manage the Yancey Bros. Co. Near Miss program.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, MSHA, DOT, and EPA requirements.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Participate in required safety program, and work in a safe manner.
• Other tasks as assigned to support the safety and environmental needs of our stores.

Who We Are Looking For:

To be successful in this position you should have extensive safety, environmental, and industry knowledge. The ability to multitask, problem solve, and provide superior customer service are essential to this position as well.

Education/Experience:

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelors degree in Environmental Safety, Occupational Safety and Health, or related field preferred. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Strong background in the heavy equipment, power generation, or on-highway truck shops is preferred.

Required Qualifications/Skills:

• Extensive knowledge of company safety policies and applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of employees.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft office and auditing software.
• Ability to understand complex regulatory requirements and then to clearly and effectively explain them to others that are not familiar with the regulations.
• Public speaking skills.
• Ability to work in a variety of environments and conditions.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable MVR.
• Extensive Heavy Equipment experience.
• Strong safety and regulatory compliance knowledge, including OSHA standards and safety management systems.
• Experience supporting multiple operational locations and partnering with leadership teams.
• Ability to perform field-based safety assessments, audits, incident investigations, and corrective action management.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with both operational and executive leadership.
• Strong organizational skills, responsiveness, accountability, and the ability to work independently.
• Experience delivering safety training, coaching leaders, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Proficiency in safety performance metrics, trend analysis, and strategic safety program development.

Values:

At Yancey Bros. Co, we are always looking to add people to our team who share our core values:

• Safety: We value the lives and health of our team and customers above all else.
• Integrity: We are ethical and trustworthy, demonstrate respect for others, and communicate truthfully and promptly.
• Teamwork: We work as one across our organization for the benefit of our customers.
• Excellence: We strive to be the best, continuously improving our customers’ experience and the solutions we provide.
• Sense of Urgency: We respond quickly to customer needs and hold ourselves accountable for results.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate the following values:

• Acting in a safe manner
• Exhibiting honesty and integrity
• Acting in a fair and ethical manner
• Team mentality
• Delivering quality results
• Embraces change / improvement
• Exhibiting superior customer service skills
• Exhibiting pride and ownership
• Working with a sense of urgency
• Exhibiting a winning attitude

What We Offer:

Yancey Bros. Co. offers a full benefits package that includes aggressive compensation levels, technician tool allowances, full medical, vision and dental coverage, employee wellness programs, paid vacations and more.

Competitive Pay Structure

• Competitive Compensation
• Individual Bonus Opportunities Available
• 401k Plan Strong Company Match
• Employee Profit Sharing
• Financial Wellness Coaching

Employee Wellness Program

• Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Group Life Insurance

Personal Time Off

• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave

Career Development

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Ongoing Training
• Advancement Opportunities