Director of Safety

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Director of Safety

Location : [ ]

Travel Requirement : Approximately 30%

About the Role :

The Director of Safety is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring a safe and compliant work environment across all Sunrise Telecom underground and aerial construction operations. This includes overseeing all safety programs, conducting risk assessments, ensuring regulatory compliance (including OSHA , DOT , and FMCSA ), and promoting a proactive safety culture at all levels of the organization.

The Director will work closely with project management, field teams, fleet operations, and executive leadership to develop and implement effective safety strategies, reduce incidents, and support operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities :

• Develop, implement, and maintain safety programs, policies, and procedures tailored to underground and aerial telecom construction environments.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations, including OSHA , DOT , and FMCSA requirements.
• Lead safety audits, jobsite inspections, and hazard analyses, taking corrective actions as needed to eliminate unsafe conditions.
• Oversee DOT / FMCSA compliance including driver qualification files, Hours of Service (HOS), vehicle inspections, maintenance logs, and drug / alcohol testing programs.
• Serve as the company’s primary contact for safety-related matters, including incident response, root cause analysis, and regulatory inquiries.
• Conduct and coordinate safety training, certifications, and toolbox talks across crews and regions.
• Analyze safety metrics and trends to identify risks, reduce incidents, and drive continuous improvement.
• Partner with fleet management to ensure proper usage, maintenance, and compliance of all vehicles and equipment.
• Manage subcontractor safety onboarding and compliance.
• Promote a culture of safety through leadership, visibility, and consistent communication.

Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

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Why Join Sunrise Telecom?

At Sunrise Telecom, safety isn’t just a box to check—it’s at the core of how we operate. With a rapidly growing footprint across multiple states and markets, we're looking for a results-driven safety leader who can scale with us, uphold our high standards, and ensure every team member goes home safe - every day.