Traffic Control Technician

MasTec Inc.•Manteca, CA

39d•$22 - $25

About The Position

MasTec Communications Group is a leading national infrastructure construction company operating throughout the United States. MasTec Communications Group performs both wireline and wireless communication services on a national scale. We are experts in cell tower construction, RF engineering, broadband fiber optic cable installation, OSP engineering, wireline construction, and emergency maintenance services. At MasTec you'll be joining a family, where we are dedicated to supporting each other and building an atmosphere of teamwork. As part of our team, your opportunities are limitless. The Traffic Control Technician will help control movement of vehicular traffic through construction projects by performing the following duties listed below.

Requirements

Valid Drivers' License with good driving record.
1 year experience
Knowledge and skillful implementation of federal and state regulations for work zone safety and traffic control.
Knowledge of manual on Uniform Traffic Control Device (MUTCD) guidelines and the translation of this to control traffic by using proper devices and techniques.
Knowledge of safety rules for construction sites and the ability to abide by them.
500 hours experience in traffic control flagging.
Basic understanding of construction job sites.
Ability to work nights, weekend and holidays if needed.

Responsibilities

Maintain a consistent and unrelenting focus on safety throughout all job functions.
Distribute traffic control signs and markers along site in designated pattern.
Manage day to day work zone set up, maintenance and tear down, meeting, or exceeding customer, state and company expectations.
Lift, carry and place up to 50 lbs. of traffic cones to ensure the safety of the work zone.
Lift, carry, place, and assemble traffic control signs in the proper order to manage work zone traffic.
Keep equipment in trucks well organized and in working order.
Develop superior knowledge of work zone setup, design and professional flagging responsibilities and be willing to share your knowledge with teammates.
Direct movement of traffic through site, using sign, hand, and flag signals.
Warn laborers and drivers when approaching vehicle fails to heed signals to prevent accident and injury to workers.
Inform drivers of detour routes through construction sites.
Record license number of traffic control violators for police.
Give hand marker to last driver in line up of one-way traffic for flagger at opposite end of site, signaling clearance for reverse flow of traffic.
Write and review maintenance and incident reports for on-site issues or concerns.