Safety Coordinator

Lumos is looking for a Safety Coordinator who will help us build and sustain a culture of safety across our organization, with a special focus on Outside Plant (OSP) field operations.

In this hybrid role, you’ll split your time between remote administrative work and visiting job sites in the field, ensuring our teams have the support, guidance, and tools they need to work safely every day. You’ll play a key role in strengthening compliance, improving safety performance, and building trusted partnerships with field teams and leaders.

If you’re passionate about making a real impact, thrive in a dynamic environment, and want to help create a workplace where every employee can do their best work safely, this is your opportunity to join Lumos and lead with purpose!

***Hybrid Position: Requires regular travel to construction sites within the OH/KY market for safety inspections and training, 4–5 days per week.***

Company Summary 

Lumos is on a mission to deliver lightning-fast, 100% Fiber Optic internet to the communities that need it most. After the merger of Lumos Networks and North State in 2022, we quickly rose to become a leading fiber internet provider. And as of April 1, 2025, we’ve joined forces with T-Mobile to launch T-Fiber—a joint venture that blends Lumos’ infrastructure expertise with T-Mobile’s national reach to bring fiber to more homes than ever before.

We currently connect over 475,000 homes, businesses, and multi-family buildings across nine states in the East and Midwest. With major growth in markets like Ohio, Alabama, Florida, and Georgia—and a shared goal of reaching 12 to 15 million homes by 2030—Lumos is playing a vital role in closing the digital divide.

Our Mission and Values

At Lumos, we are driven by our commitment to a brighter tomorrow. We take pride in being the first to deliver 100% Fiber Optic Internet for families, small businesses, and communities. We know the possibilities of tomorrow can’t be built on the infrastructure of yesterday. And when we deliver uninterrupted Internet and limitless capacity, we create new opportunities for everyone.

We believe that the past is over, and the future is fast. That’s why we are who we are: the disruptors of the status quo. Guided by our purpose and startup mindset, we step up, move first, and adapt as we go. Here, there’s no hierarchy, only hustle.

We are all servant leaders, confident in our purpose and humble enough to pay close attention to the details. We all have the power to help solve problems and find solutions for our customers and teammates - and we do - by putting people first and doing whatever it takes to build loyalty with our customers and within our team.

We’re passionate about our customers’ experience. Their futures don’t stand still, and neither do ours. We’ll never stop reinventing ourselves to meet our customers’ evolving needs - because we know that our work, delivering 100% fiber optic internet, truly changes people’s lives.

Essential Functions

• Conduct regular field inspections, site visits, and safety audits on OSP job sites to ensure compliance with safety standards, policies, and regulations.
• Partner with project managers, supervisors, and field teams to identify potential hazards and implement corrective actions.
• Participate in 100% of incident investigations within assigned scope and ensure corrective actions are tracked and closed within 30 days.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of safety programs, training materials, and initiatives.
• Contribute to a measurable year-over-year reduction in recordable incidents and near-miss events in assigned areas.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action planning, alongside the Safety Manager.
• Track, analyze, and report safety metrics, trends, and performance indicators.
• Asist with safety training and toolbox talks to field personnel.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with OSHA, DOT, and other federal, state, and local safety regulations.
• Support emergency response planning and incident preparedness efforts.
• Promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement in field safety operations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required 

• Strong knowledge of OSHA standards, safety regulations, and industry best practices.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and coach field personnel.
• Comfortable working in outdoor field environments, including construction and OSP job sites.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with safety management software preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and identify trends.

Other Experience & Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Construction Management, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 2+ years of safety experience, preferably in construction, telecom, or utility industries with OSP field exposure.
• Experience supporting safety compliance in mid-size or larger organizations strongly preferred.
• Ability to travel regularly to job sites within the assigned region.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently operates a computer, keyboard, and other standard office equipment.
• Near-constant use of sight, speech, hearing, comprehension, and reasoning.
• Ability to regularly visit construction sites for safety inspections including walking on uneven surfaces, climbing stairs/ladders, & standing for extended periods.

Benefits & Perks

Our commitment to communities includes recruiting and rewarding the Lumos team members who are working together to build a brighter tomorrow.

We have:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Competitive compensation packages, including bonus options for eligible positions.
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• 100% employer-paid life and disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with access to professional support for life’s challenges.
• 401K plan w/ up to 5% employer contribution and a self-directed brokerage option.
• Wellness program offering education and cash incentives for gym attendance and nutrition programs.
• Employee referral bonuses.
• Discounts on Lumos Fiber Internet for employees who live in our service areas.

At Lumos we recruit, hire, employ, train, promote, and compensate individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities. We have a longstanding policy of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is free from all forms of employment discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief, in accordance with applicable laws.