How to hire a traffic safety administrator

How to hire a traffic safety administrator, step by step

Here's a step-by-step traffic safety administrator hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a traffic safety administrator job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new traffic safety administrator
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The traffic safety administrator hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   Hiring the perfect traffic safety administrator also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list presents traffic safety administrator salaries for various positions.

   Type of Traffic Safety Administrator	Description	Hourly rate
   Traffic Safety Administrator	Occupational health and safety specialists analyze many types of work environments and work procedures. Specialists inspect workplaces for adherence to regulations on safety, health, and the environment... Show more	$17-36
   Public Health Internship	A public health internship provides students with a great learning opportunity to put into practice those educational principles and skills learned in the classroom. They will gain a better understanding and appreciation for the duties and responsibilities of full-time professionals in public health... Show more	$12-26
   Safety Officer	A safety officer specializes in maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for employees in a building or establishment. Aside from adhering to the safety standards and regulations within a company, a safety officer also has to craft and improve policies that prioritize the physical and mental health of workers... Show more	$13-35

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • OSHA
   • DOT
   • Safety Audits
   • Safety Program
   • Safety Procedures
   • Safety Training
   • CPR
   • Data Entry
   • Safety Regulations
   • Safety Issues
   • Safety Policies
   • Hazardous Materials
   • Training Programs
   • Safety Rules

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage and facilitate extensive Safety/Security and HAZMAT training for all personnel.
   • Establish AED program; teach CPR, fall protection, confine space, lockout/tagout
   • Develop and implement safety procedures for OSHA compliance.
   • Oversee all company CDL new hires with conducting BG, MVR, PSP and D/S.
   • Action EHS training requests through to training coordinator.
   • Maintain and enhance the EHS website, and arrange communication of critical safety topics for the organization.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your traffic safety administrator job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A traffic safety administrator can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, traffic safety administrators' average salary in georgia is 46% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level traffic safety administrators 51% less than senior-level traffic safety administrators.
   • Certifications. A traffic safety administrator with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a traffic safety administrator's salary.

   Average traffic safety administrator salary

   $53,251yearly

   $25.60 hourly rate

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   Entry-level traffic safety administrator salary

   $37,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

   Average traffic safety administrator salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Pennsylvania	$68,323	$33
   2	Washington	$64,543	$31
   3	New York	$61,910	$30
   4	Texas	$55,297	$27
   5	Maryland	$55,286	$27
   6	California	$54,154	$26
   7	Minnesota	$54,139	$26
   8	Colorado	$53,098	$26
   9	Illinois	$52,451	$25
   10	Florida	$47,863	$23
   11	Arkansas	$43,918	$21

   Average traffic safety administrator salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Datamatics	$76,083	$36.58
   2	Suburban Propane	$56,969	$27.39	4
   3	MDU Resources	$54,959	$26.42
   4	Minnesota State Fair	$52,635	$25.31	7
   5	Doane University	$51,241	$24.64	1
   6	City of Houston	$51,065	$24.55	2
   7	Commercial Contracting	$49,729	$23.91	2
   8	Western Equipment Co	$49,650	$23.87
   9	PDS Tech	$49,496	$23.80	2
   10	CRST International	$45,593	$21.92	2
   11	Minnesota Department Of Transportation	$43,925	$21.12
   12	The Greenbrier Companies	$43,610	$20.97
   13	State Of Florida	$43,515	$20.92	95
   14	Randstad North America, Inc.	$43,020	$20.68	10
   15	City of Santa Ana	$38,932	$18.72	1
   16	Staffmark	$37,316	$17.94
   17	Florida Department of Transportation	$36,949	$17.76
   18	Caliper Family of Companies	$35,498	$17.07
   19	Builders FirstSource	$35,186	$16.92	31
   20	Tuff Shed	$34,232	$16.46

4. Writing a traffic safety administrator job description

   A good traffic safety administrator job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a traffic safety administrator job description:

   Traffic safety administrator job description example

   This position is responsible for the administration of all health and safety policies and procedures.
   Provide guidance and advice to the Safety Coordinators regarding OSHA compliance and all
   policies and procedures.
   
   ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
   
   1.Administration of all NAS safety policies and procedures. Ensure policies, procedures
   and the employee safety handbook is accurate and always kept current.
   2.Ensure all employees are trained on policies and procedures and any changes are
   communicated to employees.
   3.Assist in the development and administration of training for all safety coordinators, leads,
   supervisors and managers.
   4.Track all safety training (fork truck, respirator, high angle rescue, etc.) to ensure training is current and if an employee leaves, another employee is trained and placed in the open position. Also ensure lists are kept up to date and distributed to the appropriate inspaniduals.
   5.Ensure safety toolbox talks are developed and distributed to leads and supervisors to use
   in training their employees.
   6.Conduct weekly OSHA compliance audits with the entire Safety staff.
   7.Maintain an emergency evacuation plan for all mills and the administration building.
   Also, ensure an annual emergency evacuation drill is conducted to ensure all employees
   know what to do in case of an emergency.
   8.Assist in conducting annual tornado drills to ensure all employees know where to go in the event of a tornado. Ensure all tornado shelters are clearly marked.
   9.Maintain and distribute the daily safety report.
   10.Provide guidance and support on any OSHA compliance questions or issues.
   
   SUPPLEMENTAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
   1.Other duties as assigned.
   2.Participation in continuous improvement programs.
   
   MINIMUM EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
   
   Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health and Safety with a minimum of three to five years previous experience required. A strong understanding of all OSHA rules and regulations also required.
   Previous OSHA auditing experience a plus. Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills along with strong computer skills. Previous training experience also a plus.
   
   PHYSICAL ABILITIES REQUIRED:
   1.Mobility in the plant.
   2.Visual ability with or without correction.
   3.Communication abilities.
   
   HEALTH AND SAFETY
   1.Work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations.
   2.Follow Company safety rules.
   3.Report the absence of or defect in any protective equipment or clothing to the Supervisor or
   Manager immediately.
   4.Use or wear the equipment, protective devices, or clothing that is required to be used or worn:
   
   Safety shoes
   
   Safety glasses
   
   Hearing protection (where required)
   
   Hard hat
   5.Report to the Safety Coordinator, Group Lead or Supervisor any contravention of the
   Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations or Company policy.
   6.Must follow all Lockout Tag out (LOTO) guidelines for designated machines.
   7.Maintain a clean and safe work area

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right traffic safety administrator for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your traffic safety administrator job on Zippia to find and recruit traffic safety administrator candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as healthcarejobsite, health jobs nationwide, hospitalcareers, medreps.com.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit traffic safety administrators, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new traffic safety administrator

   Once you've found the traffic safety administrator candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new traffic safety administrator. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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