Project Based - Lane Closure Technician/Flagger (BC)

ATS Traffic•Kamloops, BC

8h•Onsite

About The Position

ATS Traffic is actively seeking Project-Based Contract Employees to support our ongoing infrastructure and traffic management projects throughout British Columbia. We are currently hiring Lane Closure Technicians and Flaggers to join our dynamic teams as soon as possible. These roles are critical to ensuring the safety and efficiency of traffic flow around work zones and construction sites. As a contract-based team member, you will be deployed on an as-needed basis depending on project demand, offering flexibility and the opportunity to work on a variety of projects across the province. If you're safety-minded, reliable, and ready to make an immediate impact, we want to hear from you! Traffic Technician/ Lane Closure Technician Conducting traffic control around cities, construction sites and major events such as music festivals or sporting events. You will be responsible for implementing Traffic Management plans, setting up of signs and cones and closing off lanes. Traffic Technicians design safe lane closures and traffic detours with physical setup and removal of devices such as barricades, traffic cones, signage and digital messaging boards. Flagger/Traffic Control Person Flaggers are responsible for directing traffic and ensuring safety on the roads. They signal vehicles when to slow down, stop, and when it's safe to proceed.

Requirements

A valid Class 5 driver’s license and 3-year clean driving abstract is required for LCT position.
As this is a safety-sensitive position, all employees must undergo and pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. This includes use of marijuana, medical or non.
Ability to successfully pass a Fit Test including lifting between 30 to 50 pounds.
TCP/LCT Certificate is required.

Nice To Haves

Own method of transportation to get to and from work is preferred.
2 years experience in either Traffic Control or Construction industries is preferred.

Responsibilities

Implementing Traffic Management plans
Setting up of signs and cones
Closing off lanes
Designing safe lane closures and traffic detours
Physical setup and removal of devices such as barricades, traffic cones, signage and digital messaging boards
Directing traffic and ensuring safety on the roads
Signaling vehicles when to slow down, stop, and when it's safe to proceed