Bilingual Safety Specialist

Lewis Services | 100% Employee-Owned

Bilingual Safety Specialist ensuring compliance and safety in utility line clearance operations. Leading training, compliance checks, and partnership with operations for positive safety improvements.

Posted 4/11/2026full-timeLehigh Valley • Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $64,250 - $72,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a visible leader, influencing and motivating while modeling Lewis’s Operating Principles.
Build and maintain strong partnerships with Operations to drive positive and continuous safety improvements.
Participate in morning huddles and deliver safety tailgates/safety moments to job crews.
Conduct worksite observations to identify potential risks and compliance with company and regulatory requirements; provide feedback to Operations Leadership.
Provide timely assistance and consistent interpretation of company safety policies/procedures and regulatory requirements.
Train and coach employees on: Working safely with utility line clearance tools (saws, pruners, hanger poles, rigging tools, saddles, harnesses, aerial lifts, etc.).
Investigate and analyze incidents using current methods to facilitate organizational learning and build capacity to fail safely.
Prepare evaluations and provide summary reports and recommendations for Operations and Safety Leadership.
Report timely and accurately to Safety and Operations Regional Leadership.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate degree in a related field or equivalent combination of High School diploma/GED with safety/industry-related credentials (CUSP, CTSP, ASP, GSP, ISA Arborist) or equivalent experience.
Minimum 1 year of experience in line clearance or related industry.
Knowledge of OSHA and ANSI requirements; OSHA 30 Hour or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license.
Bilingual (Spanish/English) is required.
Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Safety Management, Safety Engineering, or Occupational Health and Safety.
Minimum 1 year in a safety leadership role.
Experience in line clearance, ISA Arborist, or related industry.
Certified Tree Care Safety Professional (CTSP) – required within 1 year of hire.
Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Paid training and certifications
Health, dental, vision & HSA options
401(k) + match
Paid time off
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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Hard Skills & Tools

safety trainingincident investigationrisk assessmentsafety policy interpretationline clearanceutility line clearance toolssawsaerial liftscompliance analysisorganizational learning

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationmotivationpartnership buildingcoachingfeedback provisionreportingevaluation preparationinfluencingteam collaboration

Certifications

Certified Tree Care Safety Professional (CTSP)Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP)OSHA 30 HourANSI compliance certification