Safety Associate chez Race Communications

Job Title:                   Safety Associate

Classification:           Full-Time, Non-Exempt, At-Will                                  

Reports to:                Safety Manager

Department:              Operations - Safety

Location:                   Lancaster, CA.

Location Status:       Work will be primarily performed onsite at our office or remotely by telecommuting from your home office 2 - 4 days per week. Employee will utilize personal phone or internet services to perform telecommuting with reimbursement. Occasional travel to and work from other Race offices or other off-site locations may be required.

Beware of scams that target job seekers. Race Communications will never provide a job offer without a comprehensive interview process (including in-person or secure video conferencing), request sensitive information through unsecure platforms such as email or text messaging, require candidates to pay fees, or pressure candidates to act without careful consideration. You can get more information about Race Communications at Race.com or contact our recruiting team directly.

About Us: 

As the leading provider of 10G fiber internet in California, Race Communications is a company built by the needs of the communities that we serve. In collaboration with the California Public Utilities Commission and many non-profit community advocacy groups, we build next-generation fiber infrastructure where others won’t, serving over 30 communities across the state.

Working for Race means being dedicated to bringing cutting-edge fiber internet to rural and urban communities, providing opportunities, enhancing technology, and enabling access for generations to come.

Summary: 

The Safety Associate is responsible for identifying and assessing potential risks and hazards in the workplace or any other setting and develops strategies to mitigate them. Your work involves collecting and analyzing data related to incidents, accidents, and injuries, and using this information to identify patterns and trends that may indicate underlying risks.

Qualifications and Experience: 

• Eligibility for US Employment without sponsorship
• Minimum of 18 years of age
• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience is required 
• A valid California driver's license, subject to successful verification through a DMV check, is mandatory
• Minimum of one-year related experience in the Telecommunication industry, and/or equivalent work environments is required 
• Fundamental safety and/or compliance professional certification OSHA 10 Certification and OSHA 30 Certification is preferred- if you do not have these certifications, we will provide training and support 
• Proven ability to conduct safety inspections, risk assessments, and incident investigations 
• Certification in First Aid and CPR preferred, with the ability to perform basic first aid during emergency situations- if you do not have these certifications, we will provide training and support
• The ability to effectively communicate in English, including speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension, as necessary for effective job performance and workplace communication
• Proficiency in Spanish Language is desirable

Skills:

• Proficient use of MS Office applications including Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; teleconferencing applications
• Functional use of common office equipment, computers, and office software

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

Safety Program Support

• Assists in monitoring safety programs to reduce frequency of accidents and injuries; assists in minimizing overall workers’ compensation costs
• Supports the Race Communications Illness and Injury Prevention Program (IIPP) and COVID‐19 Prevention Program (CPP)

Emergency Response

• Provides emergency medical assistance such as basic first aid to assist individuals in distress

Compliance and Policy Enforcement

• Communicates and monitors safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal OSHA rules and regulations
• Monitors fire prevention and response activities

Incident Investigation and Management

• Assists with the investigation of all accidents and injuries, performs root‐cause analysis, recommends and/or proposes corrective actions; Assists in the management of Workers’ Compensation, insurance claims, and legal proceedings
• Reviews and responds to OSHA/safety‐related inquiries

Hazard Identification and Reporting

• Identifies potential safety hazards at all facilities; reports hazards and recommendations for eliminating/reducing to management

Documentation and Reporting

• Prepares and maintains required safety reports
• Attends company safety meetings and maintains relevant documentation

Safety Promotion

• Promotes safe and healthy working conditions and establishes constant safe practices by all employee

Equipment Operations and Site Maintenance:

• Operates mechanized equipment such as a bucket truck, excavators, and trencher
• Climbs poles up to 40 feet and operates in bucket trucks with 32’ plus ladders-Aerial ONLY
• Manages deployment and removal of traffic control devices to ensure safety in work areas on streets or roadways
• Adheres to and operates within the weight capacity limits specified by manufacturers for equipment and machinery:
  • Bucket Truck: 350-pound manufacturers maximum load capacity 
  • Ladders: 300-pound manufacturers maximum load capacity  

Vehicle Maintenance and Travel:

• Maintains vehicle/equipment pre-op/post-op to be prepared to perform required duties
• Maintains a clean driving record as defined by the current fleet insurance underwriter
• Spends a significant portion of the workday traveling in a vehicle visiting various locations and spending time both indoors and outdoors including businesses and/or residents depending on the nature of the job 
• May be required to work overtime, after hours, on weekends, for emergencies, or be on-call as needed to ensure work is completed

Safety Awareness and Compliance:

• Observes hazards and reports any concerns or accidents to a supervisor or safety professional; participates in the investigation process as needed
• Understands, completes, and signs off all pre-job safety planning tools at the start and end of the shift; completes all required safety-related paperwork
• Understands and responds appropriately to all safety hazards and warning devices (e.g., back-up alarms, smell of smoke, fumes, odors, different colored warning tags, warning sirens)
• Upholds a secure work environment by adhering to regulations, procedures, and company policies, ensuring safety standards are consistently maintained

Other duties as assigned.

As Part of Our Team, You Will Enjoy:

• 100% Employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and life for all our employees
• 401 (k) with 100% Employer-matched up to 4% of your annual income
• Generous paid time off including sick, vacation, holiday and birthday pay
• Free Race highspeed internet and phone service where available

All offers of employment are contingent until all pre-employment requirements are met. These requirements may include drug and background screenings as well as Motor Vehicle and DOT related screening and reporting requirements. Race will consider qualified job applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment. 

Background Check: Race Communications is a Fair Chance employer abiding by Federal and applicable state Fair Chance Act (s) for all applicants and additionally abides by the LA County Fair Chance Ordinance if you are applying for a position (is) associated with our Lancaster or Palmdale offices.  Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment.  Race will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.

Incoming employees will participate in our Speedway to Success onboarding and orientation program and may be required to travel to an onboarding location other than their designated worksite for the first day. Remote employees may be required to attend in-person orientation and collect their assigned equipment on their first day. Further information will be provided closer to the hire date. 

Race Communications is an equal opportunity employer who welcomes applications from individuals (with or without reasonable accommodation), with the skills, experience, and dedication to excel in their roles without regard to race, religion, color, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sex stereotype, gender identity/gender expression and sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information/characteristics, marital status/registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, reproductive health decision-making, military or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation. 

To arrange reasonable accommodation(s) for qualified individuals with disabilities, please contact Recruiting (recruiting at race dot com) to initiate the interactive process. 

Updated: 09/2025