Traffic Control Technician

As a Traffic Control Technician this role will support and uphold AWPs 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.

Job Description:

• 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.
• Setting up cones signs and barricades and taking traffic control equipment down 
• Using a stop/slow paddle to guide traffic watching traffic and job site activity 
• Following all safety rules taught in training 
• Communicating with your crew and supervisor 
• Helping keep vehicles and equipment clean and safe 
• Working outside all year in all weather 
• Shifts may change based on job needs: Some nights weekends or emergency work may be required 
• You may stand or walk 8 to 12 hours per shift 
• We give you a hard hat safety goggles a safety vest safety whistle walkie talkie and cold/hot weather gear: you bring your own steel toe safety boots that go above the ankle. 
• 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.
• Follow all company safety procedures and practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

• Traffic Control Technician (TCT) Certification or 2000 verifiable hours required.
• Able to lift 4050 pounds 
• 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 Drivers License void of suspension or revocation.
• Must pass pre-hire screening including a drug test (this is a safety sensitive job) 
• Stay alert around moving traffic and follow all safety rules all the time 
• Treat coworkers clients and the public with respect

Additional Information :

What We Offer:

• Full time $23/hour based on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package including three medical plan options and two dental plan options along with additional benefits such as Legal and Identity Shield Accident and Critical Illness coverage.
• Eligibility for benefits starts on the 1st of the month following your hire date.
• Company-paid life insurance coverage.
• Company-paid long-term disability (LTD) insurance.
• Availability of Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Participation in the 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Overtime opportunities.

Integrity an AWP company considers any position that requires the individual to drive an Integrity/ AWP vehicle and/or be present at an AWP worksite for any reason a safety sensitive position.

AWP Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Women minorities veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion creed age national origin ancestry sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information marital status protected veteran status disability or any other status protected by applicable federal state or local law.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time