Traffic Control Specialist

2 days ago


Salt Lake, Utah, United States AWP Safety Full time
Job Title: Traffic Control Technician

Company Description

$2,500 Sign on Bonus

Unlock Your Career Potential in Traffic Safety with AWP Safety - America's Leading Traffic Management Company

We safeguard your people, your business, and your time. We deliver comprehensive traffic management services, supporting utility, broadband, and infrastructure work in communities across the country. We specialize in supplying the manpower to guide traffic safety around work zones. We also provide consultation and traffic design services, as well as traffic control equipment. Together, our family of brands are committed to improving traffic safety across the areas we serve.

Job Description

As a Traffic Control Technician, you will support and uphold AWP's core values and mission to protect our customers' people, businesses, and time. You will control the movement of vehicular, pedestrian, and bicycle traffic through work zones using hand signals with a STOP/SLOW Paddle. You will review, comprehend, and execute temporary traffic control plans and/or standards to ensure work zones are properly installed and maintained. You will coordinate and communicate with customers to ensure the safety of all workers.

Responsibilities
  • Set up, maintain, and remove Advance Warning Signs, Channelizing Devices, and other traffic control devices according to Federal, State, and/or Local Temporary Traffic Control Guidelines and Temporary Traffic Control Plans for simple and intermediate complexity work zones
  • Maintain a Flagger Station by standing and controlling road users through the use of hand signals with a STOP/SLOW Paddle
  • Drive a company vehicle to transport equipment, trailers, and team members to and from work sites safely and in a timely manner. May also pull lightweight trailered equipment
  • Effective radio communication with team members on work site
  • Follow all company safety procedures and practices
  • Notify Supervisor of any potential safety issues or incidents
  • Achieve organizational required training within timeframe established by Project Manager or Facility Manager
  • Provide on-the-job training, coaching, and mentoring to Protector
  • Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
  • Traffic Control Technician (TCT) Certification or 2000+ verifiable hours required
  • High School Diploma or GED completion required
  • Prior experience preferred in temporary traffic control services, utility industry, or construction industry preferred
  • Excellent verbal and nonverbal communication skills
  • Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Office products and customer relationship management systems
  • Must be able to follow safe workplace practices
  • Valid Driver's License void of suspension or revocation
Work Environment and Physical Demands

Employee must be able to successfully handle the physical demands of this position, which include the following:

  • Hours of operation may vary due to staffing needs
  • Frequent exposure to fumes or airborne particles
  • Frequent exposure to a variety of extreme conditions at job sites including high noise level in the work environment
  • The position may work in outside conditions that include inclement weather, not limited to heat, cold, humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt
  • Position lifts or carries objects up to 50 pounds
  • Stands for long periods of time and performs strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions; employee lifts, pushes, pulls or carries objects
  • Position requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands) and multi-limb coordination
What We Offer
  • Competitive Pay: Hourly pay based on experience, guaranteed pay increase within the first year. Pay $18.50-$20.50 an hour.
  • Rapid Advancement: Potential opportunities to progress to Lead Protector, and with further growth potential to Field Supervisor, or Manager roles.
  • Comprehensive Training: Paid, on-the-job training including ATSSA certification and defensive driving, with ongoing professional development.
  • Recognition and Rewards: Competitive referral incentives and recognition for your dedication and hard work.
  • Benefits: Eligible 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
  • All traditional benefits are offered, including 3 medical plan options and 2 dental plan options, as well as Vision, and additional benefits such as Legal and Identity Shield, Accident, Critical Illness, STD and LTD.
  • Company paid 50k in basic life insurance
  • Health Savings and Flex Spending Accounts Available
  • 401(k)
  • Paid Time Off
  • Overtime opportunities


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