Field Safety Specialist – Plants & Quarries

Scotty's Contracting and Stone is accepting applications for a Field Safety Specialist – Plants & Quarries. The successful candidate for this role will have an uncompromising focus on safety excellence and seeking a long-term career opportunity!

This position plays a key role in building and sustaining a strong safety culture across our Asphalt Plants, Quarries, and related operations. The Safety Specialist partners with employees at every level-coaching, training, and leading by example, to ensure safety always comes first.

In this role, you’ll conduct jobsite inspections, lead safety meetings, and deliver impactful training. You’ll also work hand-in-hand with contractors and subcontractors to ensure compliance, drive continuous improvement, and implement innovative safety initiatives that align with MSHA, OSHA, ATF, and company standards.

This is an opportunity to make a real difference—protecting people, strengthening operations, and shaping the safety culture of a growing organization.

As a full-time employee of Scotty’s, you will be eligible for many of our competitive company benefits, including paid holidays & vacation, medical, dental, and vision Insurance, company paid life insurance and long-term disability, and Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) retirement plan (employer paid retirement) and a company vehicle.

Scotty's Contracting and Stone, LLC is a subsidiary of Houchens Industries and participates in an Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP). The Employee Stock Ownership Plan provides employees with retirement through profit sharing.

Responsibilities:

Partner with employees and leadership to promote a “Safety First” culture.

Conduct inspections and audits to identify hazards and ensure compliance.

Support incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.

Help implement and champion company-wide safety initiatives.

Coordinate safety efforts with contractors and subcontractors.

Deliver training, toolbox talks, and MSHA/OSHA-required courses.

Lead and facilitate safety meetings at plants, quarries, and field sites throughout the region.

Flexibility to work shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays when needed.

Qualifications:

Willingness to travel daily within Central KY & Northern TN.

2–5 years of safety experience in mining, aggregates, or similar environments.

Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.

Working knowledge of OSHA, MSHA, and ATF regulations.

Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.

Certification as an MSHA instructor or the ability to obtain certification.

High School diploma or GED.

Excellent verbal, written, and analytical skills.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Preferred Qualifications:

MSHA Part 48A Instructor Card.

Safety experience in aggregates or hot mix asphalt industries.

Associate’s degree in Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) or related field.

OSHA 510 certification.

Physical Requirements:

Heights: Ability to climb and work safely at heights exceeding 10 feet.

Climbing: Must be physically capable of safely climbing in and out of equipment that is greater than 10 feet off the ground on uneven terrain. 

Balance: Must maintain stability while standing and walking on potentially slick or uneven surfaces, sometimes while carrying equipment or materials.

Vision: 20/40 corrected vision to see moving safety hazards, moving equipment, vehicles, and obstructions.

Hearing: Corrected to hear verbal safety warnings and instructions.

Awkward positions: Ability to transition between sitting, standing, and kneeling on the ground as required.

Heavy lifting: Ability to lift and maneuver awkward parts and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. unassisted, and up to 100 lbs. with assistance.

Conditions: Indoor and outdoor work in varying weather conditions. Must be adaptable to changing environmental factors and the demands of an active quarry operation.

Safe Vehicle Entry and Exit- Employees must be able to enter and exit commercial motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment while maintaining three points of contact (two hands and one foot, or two feet and one hand). 

Scotty’s Contracting and Stone is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.