Rise Utility- Traffic Control Technician: Fremont

Position Overview

City Rise Utility – Traffic Control Technician – Fremont

Salary Range: $42.51/hr

City Rise Utility Traffic Control services all Northern & Central California from multiple locations. We provide high‑quality traffic control safety services for utility contractors, including flagging traffic through a work site, lane closures to divert traffic, or detouring traffic to reduce congestion and prevent accidents. We serve the needs of varied industries and focus on maintaining a safe work environment for utility crews, employees and the public.

City Rise Utility Traffic Control employees are members of the IBEW Union. Union membership is required (enrollment facilitation available). The Traffic Control Technician works under the direction of a contractor to identify the needs and phases of a job, provides onsite leadership of the work crew, and assesses crew performance to provide feedback to Operations Management. The Technician specializes in traffic plan review, traffic control equipment installation, flagging setups, flagger control, and jobsite supervision.

As a Traffic Technician, you protect the lives of customers, motorists, pedestrians, bicyclists, and yourself on the roadway.

• Maintain a consistent and unrelenting focus on safety throughout all job functions
• Oversee work zone setup, maintenance and tear down
• Meet or exceed customer, state, federal and company expectations
• Implement traffic control setups per MUTCD standard and applicable traffic plans
• Work with management and agencies to adjust work zone requirements as needed
• Provide clear communication and direction to the customer and general public near or around the work zone
• Drive company trucks and deliver equipment
• Tow and operate towable equipment
• Keep equipment organized and in working order
• Develop superior knowledge of work zone setup and professional traffic control responsibilities
• Provide the highest level of customer service to all customers, including on‑time arrival and well‑managed work zones
• Complete daily Job Hazard Analysis with crew and conduct crew tailgate meetings
• Provide crew performance feedback to Operations Management and conduct evaluations as needed
• Provide detailed safety reports on all safety incidents and/or near misses
• Other duties as assigned

• Valid driver’s license for at least 3 years with a clean driving record
• Current IBEW membership with Traffic Tech classification required
• Ability to read and understand traffic control plans
• Established and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and others
• Work independently with minimum supervision while prioritizing workloads to meet deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
• Work in high-volume outdoor locations with multiple interruptions throughout the day
• Strong conflict resolution skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Excellent multitasking, problem‑solving, and organizational skills
• Reliable transportation with ability to commute throughout Northern California

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• 2+ years in an equivalent Traffic Control role
• OSHA 10 Certification
• OSHA 30 Certification
• First Aid/CPR Certification required
• Proficient knowledge of the Cal Trans MUTCD
• ATSSA Flagger Certification required
• TCT certification by ATSSA preferred
• TCS certification by ATSSA preferred

• Frequent lifting of heavy objects, up to 50 lbs
• Lift, carry, push, pull and assemble traffic control materials in the proper order to manage work zone traffic
• Stand for long periods of time in various weather conditions, day/night
• Varied noise decibel levels
• Stooping for prolonged periods of time
• Dexterity in the use of hand and fingers
• Reaching, sitting, bending, pushing, pulling, talking, hearing and vision at various ranges

• English – read and write fluently

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving vehicles and pedestrian traffic and outdoor weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places, loud noises, wet or humid conditions, high temperatures, and high noise levels.

City Rise Utility Traffic Control adheres to providing Equal Employment opportunity and affirmative action. City Rise Traffic does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, disability, medical condition, or veteran status.

Employment is contingent upon new employees verifying legal permission to work in the United States and successfully passing criminal and drug testing.