Traffic Control Specialist

Des Moines Water Works • Water Works Park, IA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Water Distribution Supervisor, sets up, manages, and removes temporary traffic control devices for work zones. The job requires regular physical manual effort, regardless of weather conditions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• One year of experience in setting up traffic control.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Driver remain insurable under the Company’s coverage.
• Basic communication skills
• Basic analytical/decision making skills
• Basic team skills
• Basic human relations skills
• Basic planning/organization skills
• Knowledge of traffic control requirements
• Skill in using tools and selecting the appropriate tool for the job
• Basic skill in reading and interpreting maps, charts, GIS data, and other documentation
• Ability to set up safe traffic control
• Ability to read, write, communicate, and understand English

Nice To Haves

• Competent Person on the job site.
• IDOT work zone traffic control certification.
• Flagger Certification

Responsibilities

• Sets up, maintains, and removes temporary work zones for construction sites, including warning signs, traffic cones, stop/slow paddles, and general barricades.
• Communicates with coworkers to ensure that vehicles and pedestrians do not interfere with or pose a danger to employees or the public.
• Maintains traffic control devices in all assigned work zones and reports any problems.
• Responsible for understanding general workflow patterns in work zones and ensuring proper protocol and traffic requirements are followed and discussed with crew leader/supervisor.
• Assists in the placement, movement and dismantling of signs, barricades, cones, and other traffic control devices.
• Performs traffic control flagging, using signs, hand, and flag signals.
• Informs crew when approaching vehicle fails to heed signals to prevent accidents and injury to workers.
• Informs drivers of detour routes through construction sites.
• Repairs traffic control devices
• Operates company vehicles and other work equipment as required.
• Performs duties of a similar nature.

Benefits

• Wellbeing matters to us—from physical and psychological safety to wellness, fitness, and professional growth, we’re committed to supporting your health and development at work and beyond.

What This Job Offers

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