Traffic Control

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Traffic-Control Technician will have responsibility for maintaining a safe work zone that ensures that traffic stays out of the way of the workers. This involves setting up and removing temporary cones, signs, variable message boards, and safety barriers that show traffic where to drive, as well as holding up signs that tells traffic to either stop or to proceed slowly through active work zones. The Traffic-Control Technicians must be constantly aware of both the construction and traffic activity taking place around them, loading, and unloading work zone equipment to and from company vehicles and on the job site. Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions; work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed and required. This is a hands-on role, and the qualified candidate must be capable of determining the most effective means to performing the requirements of this position to maximize efficiency and safety.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Position temporary work zones; utilizing warning signs, traffic cones, barrels, etc. per Nevada DOT regulatory requirements and standards
• Load and unload work zone equipment to and from company vehicles and on the job site
• Drive company vehicles to and from job site in safe manner; driving is required for the position
• Safely managing traffic through active work zones while standing, grasping a stop/slow paddle, and utilizing radio communication
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions; work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed and required for the position
• Follow all safety rules and regulations and wear proper safety equipment
• Adhere to all Company Policies and Procedures
• Must be able to communicate to contractor employees, co-workers, and supervisors effectively
• Complete daily paperwork accurately
• Work well in a team environment
• All other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Work experience with traffic control set ups and flagging, positioning temporary work zones, safely managing traffic through active work zones, loading, and unloading work zone equipment, and knowledge of safety procedures for securing and transporting cargo
• Knowledge of the traffic control industry with prior traffic control or road construction experience
• Knowledge of safety procedures for securing and transporting cargo is essential; previous experience in traffic control set ups and flagging is required
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds for long periods of time
• Excellent attendance required, dependable transportation, good work ethic
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and safe driving record
• Successfully pass a background/ drug screen and meet Federal DOT requirements
• Must be able and willing to travel throughout the state as projects require occasional overnight stay
• Awareness of the occupational hazards associated with roadway work
• Ability to be a vital part of our TEAM
• Responsibility for performing tasks individually when required
• General maintenance and repair to work related equipment and vehicle

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certification (from ATSSA) as a Worksite Traffic Technician or Supervisor is preferred
• Traffic Control: 1 year (Preferred)

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

This position will be based in Las Vegas, Nevada.

• Regularly exposed to outside weather conditions; moving equipment and machinery parts; moving traffic, and fumes and airborne particles
• Dealing with traveling public effectively
• Noise level of the work environment is usually moderate/loud
• Regularly required to stand/walk; reach with hands and arms
• Occasionally lift and/or move lift and move up to 50 pounds