Traffic Control Supervisor

Traffic Control Supervisor

Northwest Tinton Falls, New Jersey, United States – Full‑Time General Business

Northwest Traffic Control Services is a certified Women Business Enterprise providing professional traffic safety solutions in accordance with MUTCD standards. We specialize in traffic control planning, jobsite setup, and maintenance of traffic for construction projects. We also provide rental and sales of traffic control equipment, including attenuator trucks, arrow boards, message boards, drums, cones, barricades, and signage.

We are currently seeking a Traffic Control Supervisor to provide daily supervision of traffic control crews and field operations throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey. This role is responsible for overseeing jobsite setups, managing field employees, supporting safety compliance, maintaining equipment, communicating with customers, and ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently.

Salary range: $60,000–$65,000 per year.

Overtime opportunities are available for hours worked over 40 in a workweek.

Weekly pay.

Medical, dental, and 401(k) benefits.

Paid training and certification opportunities.

High‑visibility PPE and radios provided.

This is a full‑time position. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Occasional overtime may be required based on business and project needs.

• Provide daily supervision of traffic control crews and field employees.
• Manage daily crew assignments and support field operations.
• Perform jobsite visits to ensure work is being completed safely, properly, and in accordance with company standards.
• Oversee traffic control setups and ensure crews follow jobsite requirements, company procedures, and MUTCD standards.
• Serve as a customer liaison and communicate professionally with contractors, project contacts, and internal team members.
• Prepare daily and weekly reports as needed.
• Oversee the maintenance, condition, and proper use of traffic control equipment.
• Conduct toolbox safety talks with field staff.
• Handle safety incident reporting and assist with follow‑up as needed.
• Conduct employee training and testing.
• Assist with employee coaching, performance concerns, and disciplinary matters.
• Help resolve jobsite issues in a timely and professional manner.
• Drive company vehicles as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2–3 years of supervisory experience required.
• Prior traffic control, roadway construction, utility, or field operations experience strongly preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to direct traffic control operations and lead field crews.
• Knowledge of traffic control equipment, work zone safety, and field procedures.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Strong problem‑solving and organizational skills.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to prepare reports and maintain accurate jobsite documentation.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs. as needed.
• Willingness to work occasional overtime as needed.
• Local day travel may be required.

• Associate degree preferred but not required.
• Traffic control certification preferred.
• Experience conducting safety talks, training, testing, or incident reporting.
• Experience leading field employees in construction, traffic control, utility, logistics, or related environments.

Work is regularly performed outdoors in various weather conditions, including rain, heat, cold, wet or humid conditions, and active roadway environments. This role may involve exposure to moving vehicles, moving mechanical parts, vibration, hazardous tools, and traffic control equipment.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, stand, walk, use hands, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 10 lbs. and occasionally lift and move up to 50 lbs. Specific vision…