Safety Tech - National Travel (December Grad)

Location: Nationwide
Travel: 100% travel within the United States
Employment Type: Full-time
Experience Level: Entry-level; recent graduates and graduating seniors encouraged to apply

Start Your Career in Construction Safety

Are you a student nearing graduation or a recent graduate looking for a career where you can grow quickly, make a meaningful impact, and travel across the country?

As a Safety Technician on Interstates' National Traveling Construction Team, you'll gain hands-on experience helping keep construction sites safe and supporting the people who work on them. You'll partner with experienced Safety Managers and Safety Directors while learning through job-site audits, safety inspections, training support, accident-prevention efforts, and day-to-day problem-solving.

You'll work on projects across the United States, build relationships with field teams and customers, and develop the skills needed for a long-term career in construction safety.

Student and Recent Graduate Opportunity

This is an entry-level, full-time opportunity designed for recent graduates and students graduating soon.

Candidates must be available for full-time employment and 100% domestic travel after graduation.

Is This Role a Good Fit?

This opportunity may be a strong fit if you are:

• Curious about how safety practices are applied in the field
• Interested in construction, safety, engineering, or a related field
• Comfortable communicating with people at all levels
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Motivated to learn, ask questions, and take initiative
• Excited to travel and work in changing job-site environments
• Interested in building a long-term career in construction safety

Previous professional safety experience is not required. Training, mentorship, and hands-on learning will be provided.

What You'll Do

In this role, you will:

• Support the Safety Director and Safety Managers in promoting a proactive, behavior-based safety culture on remote construction sites
• Complete job-site safety audits and help identify and correct potential hazards
• Verify that required safety equipment and supplies are available on-site
• Support weekly safety inspections, including documentation, reporting, and follow-up
• Assist with accident, injury, and near-miss investigations
• Participate in root-cause analyses and help identify opportunities for prevention
• Assist with coordinating safety training, communications, and educational materials
• Support first-aid readiness and assist with first-aid training or response as qualified and assigned
• Attend foreman, crew, and team safety meetings
• Assist with project start-ups and plant shutdowns
• Help crews understand, communicate, and strengthen Interstates' safety culture
• Build positive working relationships with customers, safety professionals, field leaders, and Interstates team members
• Perform other duties as assigned

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university, preferably in safety, safety engineering, construction management, engineering, or a related field
• or one to two years of related safety or construction experience and/or training
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to track information, complete audits, and maintain accurate documentation
• Ability to write clear reports and safety-related procedures
• Ability to present information and respond to questions from employees, managers, customers, and other stakeholders
• Ability to build trust and achieve results without relying on direct authority
• Sound judgment and the ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness and ability to travel 100% throughout the United States

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship, co-op, or academic project experience in safety, construction, engineering, or a related field
• Experience working on a construction site or in an industrial environment
• Familiarity with safety inspections, incident reporting, or hazard identification
• First-aid or CPR certification

Why Interstates?

At Interstates, you're not just starting a job-you're joining a team that invests in your growth, values your perspective, and supports you as you build your career.

We strive to create a workplace where people are supported, respected, and encouraged to grow.

• Caring coworkers who support one another
• Opportunities to be recognized as an individual-not just an employee number
• Flexible scheduling, when project needs allow
• Team lunches, social activities, and celebrations
• Opportunities to support charities and local communities through company-sponsored events
• Career coaching and development opportunities aligned with your goals
• A culture focused on safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement

Our Why

• Providing opportunities for our people
• Making a difference with our clients
• Pursuing a better way

Benefits of Working at Interstates

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Group life insurance and other benefits
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Flexible scheduling, when project needs allow
• Company discount program
• Bonus incentives, including potential year-end incentives and merit increases
• Per diem benefits, as applicable
• Company-sponsored holiday events and team celebrations
• Community outreach and volunteer opportunities
• Career coaching and advancement opportunities
• A supportive culture that values you as a whole person

Ready to Build Your Career?

If you're ready to launch a career in construction safety, gain experience on projects across the country, and make a difference every day, apply today.

Interstates is committed to helping you grow from day one. Whether you're graduating soon or recently completed your degree, this is an opportunity to learn from experienced professionals, develop practical skills, and build a strong foundation for your future.