City Rise Utility- Traffic Control Trainee: Fremont

City Rise LLC•Fremont, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

City Rise Utility Traffic Control provides high-quality traffic control safety services for utility contractors, including flagging traffic through work sites, lane closures, and detouring traffic to reduce congestion and prevent accidents. The Traffic Control Technician Trainee will work under an experienced Traffic Control Technician, directing traffic around work zones for utility construction crews. This role is crucial for protecting the lives of customers, motorists, pedestrians, bicyclists, and themselves on the roadway. The workforce needs to be flexible with availability, as schedules may fluctuate during peak seasons to meet customer needs and industry requirements, with a slow season beginning in late fall. Employees are members of the IBEW Union, and union membership is required (enrollment facilitation is available).

Requirements

Valid driver’s license for at least 3 years with a clean driving record.
Current IBEW membership with Trainee classification.
Ability to recognize dangers using hearing and vision, being fully engaged and alert of their surroundings.
Ability to handle stressful situations and take safe action to avoid serious injuries to any pedestrians, vehicles, customers, and employees.
Ability to understand traffic signals/signs, traffic plans, and customer requests.
Ability to communicate with customers, the public, and with other team members.
Reliable Transportation with ability to commute throughout Northern California.
Punctuality, time management, and willingness to work in a team environment.
Capable of working outdoors in all weather conditions.
English- read and write fluently.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Flagging one year preferred.
ATSSA Flagger Certification required.
First Aid/CPR Certification required.
Flexible Schedule.
Can establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and others.
Can work independently as needed.
Strong interpersonal skills, and professional demeanor.
Work in high-volume outdoor locations with multiple interruptions throughout the day.
Strong conflict resolution techniques.
Strong customer service and communication skills.
Excellent multitasking, problem solving, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Maintain a consistent and unrelenting focus on safety throughout all job functions.
Assist with maintaining the day-to-day work zone set up, including assistance with setup and tear down.
Meet or exceed customer, state, federal, and company expectations.
Follow company and state guidelines for effective, safe, well-managed work zones.
Drive company trucks as needed.
Keep equipment in trucks well organized and in working order.
Develop superior knowledge of work zone setup and professional Flagging responsibilities.
Willingness to follow direction and maintain a quick pace.
Provide the highest level of customer service to all customers, including on-time arrival and well-managed work zones.
Provide clear direction to customers and the general public moving or traveling around a work zone.
Other duties not listed may apply.