Traffic Control Specialist

San Manuel Band of Mission Indians • Highland, CA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of Transportation leadership, the Traffic Control Specialist safely directs vehicle and pedestrian traffic and assists leadership with the day-to-day operations of the Transportation department to provide seamless service. The primary work environment is outdoors. The role may require travel to meetings, trade shows, and conferences, as well as evening, weekend, and holiday shifts. Employees must be able to work in a fast-paced, high-demand environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least one year of driving experience.
• Valid driver’s license with a driving record acceptable to the enterprise’s insurance carrier.
• Have or obtain a California Commercial Driver’s License, Class C or higher, with passenger endorsement.
• The role requires operation or driving of Tribe-owned vehicles or patron vehicles; a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record as determined by the insurance carrier are required.
• Ability to work evening, weekend, and holiday shifts as needed.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-demand environment.
• Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible force frequently or constantly, and to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects weighing up to 40 pounds occasionally.
• Physical ability to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, push, pull, lift, grasp, talk, hear, and perform repetitive motions.
• Hearing and speech sufficient for communication in person, by telephone, and via videoconference, including speaking in front of groups and in meetings.
• Visual acuity sufficient for the position’s stated tasks, including reading, data and figure analysis, computer-terminal viewing, and visual inspection.
• Mobility to move safely in an office environment, walk, stoop, bend, kneel, and enter, exit, and operate a motor vehicle.
• Endurance to sit, walk, and stand for extended periods and maintain efficiency throughout the shift and during extended work hours.

Nice To Haves

• Basic vehicle knowledge or maintenance experience.
• Previous customer service experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and direct vehicle movement in parking structures and roadways to reduce congestion and support safe, efficient traffic flow.
• Regulate and prioritize traffic movement, warn of hazards using signs, flags, and hand signals, identify bottlenecks, and find safe intervals for vehicles and pedestrians to cross roadways.
• Communicate traffic and parking rules and other information to guests and pedestrians, and relay occupancy and congestion information to management.
• Report unsafe driver behavior to management and/or appropriate authorities.
• Distribute traffic control signs and markers at designated points as directed.
• Operate non-commercial vehicles to transport personnel.
• Perform basic roadside assistance and maintenance tasks, report safety hazards and traffic problems, and follow safety rules and regulations, including placing signs, barricades, traffic cones, and other warning devices.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support efficient department operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED