Traffic Control Technician

Traffic Control Technician

Location:

Montana

A Traffic Control Technician (TCT) is a critical link in the success of Traffic Safety Services, Inc. An effective TCT on the job ensures the traffic control setup provides a safe working environment and a safe travel way that does not pose a threat to workers and the general traveling public in the construction zone.

• TCT understands the DOT requirements, items in the contract, the contractors' proposed operations, and Part VI of the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
• TCT ensures they are on the job site for the layout, installation, and removal of traffic control devices.
• Proficient in reading maps and traffic control plans and specifications.
• Propose changes to improve flow of traffic through the work zone.
• Provide the engineer with a 24-hour contact number and return the engineer's call within two hours.
• Assist with the manufacture of different types of signs and traffic control devices.
• Ability to request locates.
• Able to perform minor repairs on equipment, as needed.
• A valid driver's license is required; CDL may be required.
• Have the ability to operate a forklift, skid‑steer and small walk‑behind grinders; lift, carry and stack materials and traffic control devices.
• May be asked to supervise, assist and train new hires with traffic control responsibilities, as needed.

• Responsible for following all safety rules and regulations.
• Report to Crew Foreman or Operations Manager.
• Conduct yourself in a manner that promotes a professional atmosphere by being a team player, self‑motivated, organized and having a positive attitude.
• Show respect for your workplace and coworkers.
• Capable of loading, safely securing and unloading trucks, trailers and/or equipment.
• Able to operate motor vehicle, hook up trailers and back up trailers.
• Wash and clean vehicles and devices.
• Maintain a clean shop, yard, and job site.
• Inspect and maintain equipment, including pickups and trailers.
• Work week varies - overtime is required and expected.
• Capable of organizing and maintaining inventory.
• Must have basic math skills, including the ability to read a tape measure.
• Noise level of the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• Job regularly requires walking, standing, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling and reaching with hands and arms.
• Regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and move more than 100 pounds.
• Regularly exposed to outside weather conditions, moving equipment and machinery parts, moving traffic, fumes and airborne particles.
• Prepare and submit required daily logs, timesheets, pull sheets, usage sheets and paperwork.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.