Traffic Control Technician

Company Description

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

As your traffic control partner, 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.

Overview: AWP Safety is on the lookout for motivated individuals to embark on a rewarding career as a Traffic Control Technician. This position is perfect for those who thrive in diverse environments and are seeking a dynamic career path without the requirement of a college degree.

Job Description

As a Senior Protector, this role will support and uphold AWP's core values and mission to protect our

customers' people, businesses, and time. Controls movement of vehicular, pedestrian, and bicycle traffic

through work zones using hand signals with a STOP/SLOW Paddle. Reviews, comprehends, and executes

temporary traffic control plans and/or standards to ensure work zones are properly installed and maintained.

Coordinates and communicates 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

Additional Information

What We Offer:

* Competitive Pay:
Hourly pay based on experience, guaranteed pay increase within the first year.

* 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…