Safety Coordinator

About AvidWater:

In 2017 two of the largest Ag Irrigation companies came together, Agri-Valley Irrigation, LLC and Irrigation Design and Construction, LLC. For the past 6 years we have operated as two entities yet together as one, and now we officially are together as AvidWater. The employee generated name comes from a combination of our companies Av- from Agri-Valley and id - from Irrigation Design & Construction. New Name. Same Commitment. Same People. Focusing on our customers.

www.avidwater.com

Safety Coordinator

The Safety Coordinator supports day-to-day implementation of AvidWater’s health and safety programs. This role assists with training logistics, site inspections, recordkeeping, and incident reporting to maintain compliance with OSHA/Cal-OSHA and company policies while promoting a proactive safety culture across jobsites.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Program support: Assist with the rollout and upkeep of safety policies, manuals, and procedures; track version control and distribute updates.
• HAZCOM/Emergency Plans: Help maintain the Hazard Communication (SDS) system and site Emergency Response binders; ensure postings and labels are current.
• Inspections: Conduct routine safety walkthroughs using standardized checklists; document observations, note corrective actions, and follow up on closure with site leads.
• Training logistics: Coordinate monthly safety meetings, orientations, toolbox talks, and vendor trainings (e.g., Fall Protection, Trenching/Excavation, LOTO, First Aid); manage sign-ins, rosters, and certificates.
• Records & reporting: Enter and maintain safety data (near misses, corrective actions, training records) in incident tracking software; prepare basic dashboards for leadership.
• Incident support: Assist with incident/near-miss intake, photo collection, and evidence gathering; draft initial reports and route to the Safety Supervisor/HR for root-cause analysis.
• Regulatory documentation: Maintain OSHA 300/300A/301 logs under direction; help compile documentation for audits, claims, and insurance requests.
• Jobsite coordination: Partner with retail managers, construction managers, superintendents, and crews to identify site-specific needs; help coordinate PPE distribution and inventory.
• Agency & vendor coordination: Schedule inspections, trainings, and meetings; support communications with regulators/insurers as directed.
• Culture & communications: Post safety bulletins, alerts, and lessons learned; champion day-to-day safe behaviors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• 1–2 years of safety, construction, agriculture, or related field experience preferred (internships, apprenticeships, or field-lead experience count).
• Working knowledge of OSHA/Cal/OSHA basics and site safety best practices.
• OSHA 10 (Construction or General Industry) required; OSHA 30 or CHST preferred.
• Valid driver’s license; ability to travel to job sites throughout California.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office/Google Workspace and incident tracking systems.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred (not required).
• Familiarity with DOT/FMCSA and fleet programs preferred; experience supporting subcontractor compliance preferred.
• Experience working with subcontractors and enforcing safety standards on multi-vendor sites is preferred.

AvidWater offers a competitive wage and company benefits package that includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, 401(k) and Company Match, PTO, Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, and EAP. This position also includes a company truck that can be used for personal use and company paid fuel and insurance. Employment is at-will and nothing in this job description or in any document or statement shall limit employment at-will.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• Safety Management: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• OSHA 30 (Preferred)
• Certified Safety Professional (Preferred)
• DOT/HazMat (Preferred)

Work Location: In person