Tech 2

The Tech 2 is responsible for material handling including moving, cleaning and storing materials, as well as assisting with delivering, installing, and manning traffic control activities (lane closures, construction barricade set-ups, special event logistics, etc.). Successful candidates will ensure that plans are followed correctly; work is completed accurately and on-time while following appropriate safety protocols; and that the customer is satisfied with the overall work product.

Essential functions

• Assess work truck for safety and maintenance; review checklist daily
• Find and navigate quickest route to project site
• Understand customer needs and provide expertise on job set-up
• Contact contractor before arrival; follow up afterwards
• Knowledge of traffic control lane closure and work zone requirements
• Measure job prior to set-up; mark job after set-up
• Build signs on-site when required; correctly place signage/barricades
• Conduct typical lane closure (Taper/Buffer)
• Identify variables and adjust plans onsite if necessary
• Oversee and provide direction to Tech 1 partner
• “Drive” job to ensure correct set up
• Complete, sign and submit appropriate paperwork correctly and completely
• Conduct “Hot Shot” deliveries/pick-ups as necessary
• Service and correct existing job set ups
• Follow all safety policies, procedures, and protocols
• Actively look for and provide leads daily
• Perform other duties as assigned

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 1+ years of traffic control technician experience
• Have and maintain a valid driver's license and excellent driving
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds repetitively
• Ability to work in an outdoor environment
• Ability to walk long distances consistently
• Ability to work flexible shifts
• Quick learner
• Team player

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to manipulate, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and move objects up to 70 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• This position frequently performs manual labor in a non-climate controlled outdoor and/or warehouse environment which may be extremely warm or cold dependent on external environmental conditions.

This is a full-time non-exempt position. Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and 7 a.m. to 12 on Saturday; shifts may vary depending on workload.

Travel

Very frequent local travel in a company vehicle will be required for this position. Some occasional out of town/overnight travel may be required.

AAP/EEO Statement

Buyers Barricades supports workplace diversity and does not discriminate on the basis ofrace, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class.

EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

By my signature below, I acknowledge that I have read the provided job description and have been given the opportunity to ask for clarification on all items contained in this document. I understand the role, responsibilities, and expectations of the Tech 2 position.