Traffic Control Tech

MasTec Utility Services•Hoover, AL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Traffic Control Technicians will help control movement of vehicular traffic through construction projects by performing the following duties listed below. We are seeking reliable, safety-conscious, and detail-oriented Traffic Control Technicians / Flaggers to support utility construction and roadway projects throughout the Birmingham, Alabama area. Traffic Control Technicians play a critical role in maintaining safe and efficient work zones by setting up, monitoring, maintaining, operating, and removing temporary traffic control devices and systems. This position is responsible for helping ensure the safety of construction crews, motorists, pedestrians, and the general public while supporting the successful execution of field operations. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to safety, professionalism, situational awareness, and teamwork in a fast-paced outdoor work environment.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED and be able to communicate clearly both written and verbally.
Valid license and knowledge of local driving rules and regulations.
Pass initial drug screening & background check.
Maintain company standards post-employment for background checks, criminal record, driving record and controlled substance/drug testing.
Capable of repeated physical effort including driving for many hours per day and/or several hours at a time, standing and walking for extended periods of time, walking on varying ground surfaces, frequently lifting a minimum of 50 pounds, ability to work from elevated platforms, ladders or truck beds, and comfortable around vehicles moving through work zones.
Ability to operate hand/power tools, manual dexterity to operate keyboards and smart phones, physical agility to use arms, legs and hands repetitively.
Maintain constant awareness of surroundings on construction site including placement of machinery and equipment, other employees and construction activities.
Vision adequate to see moving vehicles, read highway construction MOT signs, read instructions, manuals, reports, and construction plans.
Hearing adequate to hear approaching vehicles, audible commands at a distance, conversations in person, and over the telephone.
Ability to work safely outdoors and under adverse environmental conditions which include high speed traffic areas, heavy construction equipment, fuel fumes, construction substances and all weather conditions.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule which will include changing work schedule and overtime which may include night shifts, weekends, and holidays.
Capable of working individually and as a team with other employees, communicate clearly both written and verbally.

Nice To Haves

Flagger / Work-Zone Traffic Control Training – Required, Understanding of safe work zone traffic control setups.
ATSSA Flagger Certification – Required for Flagger and Entry level positions.
ATSSA Traffic Control Technician (TCT) – Required for Lead Technician positions.

Responsibilities

Set-up and maintain traffic control devices, installation and service work-zone signs, and lights.
Set up and maintain assigned Maintenance of Traffic activity including and detours and lane closures.
Coordinate services with the on-site client representative or officials.
Load and unload equipment into and out of company trucks.
Deliver / Pick-up equipment from customer jobsites.
If approved driver is approved, they may operate a company vehicle and maintain company standards with Motor Vehicle Record.