Traffic Control Technician / Barricade Setter

Company Description

ABOUT AWP SAFETY

AWP Safety is North America’s leading traffic control specialist. Our team of 6,500 professionals helps secure 2,000 work zones every day ensuring customer crews, drivers, and our teams get home safely.

We protect those who operate, maintain, and upgrade infrastructure in the energy, broadband, and transportation sectors and provide traffic control for major events like the Super Bowl and Boston Marathon.

Since our founding in 1981, we have served customers through the talent of extraordinary team members committed to customer focus, growth, valuing each other, safety and quality, and a sense of urgency.

POSITION SUMMARY

We're seeking individuals who enjoy physical work outdoors and are dedicated to making a positive impact through their efforts.

If you believe in the values of Ownership. Trust. Teamwork, then this career opportunity is for you!!

Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Set up safe work zones with proper equipment.
• Maintain a Flagger Station by standing and controlling road users using hand signals with a STOP / SLOW Paddle
• May drive company vehicles 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
• Communicate with your crew to keep everyone safe.
• Control traffic flow.
• Providing outstanding service and protection to customers
• Receive continuous development and guidance.
• Protect the company’s employees, customers, and assets against losses, injuries, and accidents through enforcement of safe work practices.
• Develop relationships with internal and external customers to achieve goals and new business opportunities.
• Become a subject matter expert in work zone setup / design and professional flagging.
• Follow all company safety procedures and practices.
• Achieve organizational required training within timeframe established by Project Manager or Facility Manager
• Maintain job sites and equipment to ensure the highest quality set-ups and maintain The AWP Way.
• Be able to read and understand specific plans and instructions to exceed customer’s expectation.
• Be able to make field adjustments and corrections to make the project safe for the customer, municipality, motoring public and pedestrians going through the work zone.
• Notify Supervisor of any potential safety issues or incidents
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS / EDUCATION

• Previous experience in an outdoor labor setting, , Traffic Control, Landscaping, Manufacturing, Construction, Utilities, Military, or Skilled Operator
• 2+ Years Traffic Control Experience / ATSSA Certificate
• TMA Driver
• TCS Certification Preferred
• Familiarity with a client-based schedule
• Valid state driver's license
• Steel Toed or Composite Toed Boots
• Comfortable standing 8-12 hours a day
• Ability to lift 50-60 lbs.
• Accustomed to working in all types of weather, and in traffic.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment screening including a drug test

Additional Information

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The employee must be able to successfully manage the physical demands of this position, which include the following :

• Hours of operation may vary based on staffing needs and workload.
• Typical workweek 50 hours
• Majority of time will be in the field.
• The position may work in outside conditions that include inclement weather, not limited to heat, cold, humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt.
• Occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles, moving vehicles, and occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites.
• Noise levels in the work environment and job sites can be loud.
• Position may lift or carry objects up to 50 pounds.
• If necessary, in the field, stand for long periods of time and perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions;

employee lifts pushes, pulls, or carries objects.

Competitive Pay Range - $ $ Hourly pay based pay based on experience

AWP Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

AWP Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.