Bilingual Safety Trainer, VA

Safety Worxs is seeking a Spanish/English Bilingual OSHA 500 Safety Trainer to support a long-term bridge and roadway construction project in Norfolk, VA. This role requires a confident, hands-on trainer who can deliver effective classroom and field-based instruction in a fast-paced heavy civil environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver confident, engaging safety orientations and onboarding training for new hires and subcontractors.
• Be fully prepared daily to support scheduled and unscheduled training needs, including field- driven requests.
• Collaborate with training team for hands-on and practical training sessions
• Develop, schedule, and lead training sessions on topics including (but not limited to):
• Fall Protection
• Confined Space Entry (CSE)
• Excavation and Trenching
• Forklift and MEWP (Mobile Elevated Work Platforms)
• Silica Awareness
• Hazard Communication (HAZCOM)
• First Aid/CPR
• OSHA 10 and OSHA 30
• Small tools and site-specific construction hazards
• Maintain accurate training records and certifications in alignment with OSHA and company policy.
• Perform job site visits to conduct field-based training, safety coaching, and toolbox talks.
• Support the client representative in analyzing incident trends and identifying training needs.
• Ensure training materials are updated regularly and reflect current regulations and client standards.
• Assist in the development of job safety analysis (JSA) and site-specific safety plans.
• Support audits and inspections by ensuring employee training documentation is current and accessible.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of safety training experience, preferably in construction or heavy civil environments
• OSHA 500 Certification
• Strong knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1926 standards and other applicable safety regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver hands-on, field-based training with confidence
• Comfortable training on small tools and site-specific construction activities
• Experience with adult learning principles and hands-on training delivery.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel.
• Fluent in Spanish/English

Preferred

• Current BCSP CIT (Certified Instructional Trainer)

Benefits

• $105,000 - $115,000 annually (DOE)
• 45-50 hours
• Per Diem Available
• Employer-paid healthcare
• Dental & vision insurance
• 401k at 4% match
• Estimated 3 year project