Traffic Control Laborer

Suit-Kote Corporation•Tully, NY

10d•$18 - $41

About The Position

Suit-Kote Corporation, a leading Asphalt products manufacturer, road construction and maintenance and asphalt application engineering company is seeking candidates for Traffic Control Laborers. All Suit-Kote employees are required to comply with all safety rules and to observe safe work practices and operating procedures at all times. Whenever on Suit-Kote property or job sites, or operating Suit- Kote equipment, employees are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that promotes the safety of the employee, co-workers and others. Varying types of work including: digging, flagging, concrete work, backfill pipe Basic troubleshooting Signing of roads prior to mobilization of equipment into workzone - includes pounding signposts into ground at specified locations and bolting traffic control signs onto posts, setting of windmaster stands/signs at above ground locations when required Removal of traffic control devices upon completion of roadwork Organization/inventory of traffic control signs/posts in designated sign shop area and yard Understanding of UDIGNY rules and procedures through certification training Laboring and/or flagging duties as needed Maintenance/care of trucks assigned to sign crew Position is considered full time, but seasonal in nature, with anticipated lay-off in the November thru March time-frame. Site specific locations may have varying seasonal requirements that can extend or contract these timeframes. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed. You will be expected to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested by your supervisor.

Requirements

Reliable transportation to and from work
Strong work ethic
Physical
Organization and time management
Flexibility in hours - overtime and weekend hours may be necessary
Travel and overnight potentially necessary
Working knowledge of general hand tools and power tools
CDL License a plus
Passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening is required and a background check will be conducted
Consent to a DMV license evaluation
Must have or be willing to obtain an OSHA 10 Hour Safety Certificate
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
Observe and comply with necessary PPE requirements
Ability to obtain a DOT Medical Card
Receive training and regularly operate stakerack trucks in compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
Must be able to work in a noisy area with many odors present
Bending, stretching, stooping, kneeling, crawling and squatting

Nice To Haves

Ability to read and understand SDS
Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office)
High school diploma or GED - a two year technical degree is preferred
Basic math skills

Responsibilities

Have the ability and willingness to dig, spread and level construction materials with a shovel
Work with others to help complete tasks in a timely manner
Varying types of work including: digging, flagging, concrete work, backfill pipe
Basic troubleshooting
Signing of roads prior to mobilization of equipment into workzone - includes pounding signposts into ground at specified locations and bolting traffic control signs onto posts, setting of windmaster stands/signs at above ground locations when required
Removal of traffic control devices upon completion of roadwork
Organization/inventory of traffic control signs/posts in designated sign shop area and yard
Understanding of UDIGNY rules and procedures through certification training
Laboring and/or flagging duties as needed
Maintenance/care of trucks assigned to sign crew