City Rise Utility- Traffic Control Technician

City Rise LLC•Chico, CA

47d•$42•Onsite

About The Position

City Rise Utility Traffic Control We service all Northern & Central California from multiple locations. At City Rise Utility Traffic Control, we provide high quality traffic control safety services for utility contractors, such as Flagging traffic through a work site, Lane Closures to divert traffic, or Detouring traffic to reduce traffic congestion and prevent accidents. We serve the needs of varied industries and are focused on maintaining a safe work environment for utility crews, our employees, and the public. BRIEF POSITION SUMMARY City Rise Utility Traffic Control employees are members of the IBEW Union. Union membership is required (enrollment facilitation available). The Traffic Control Technician works under the direction of a contractor to identify the various needs and or phases of a job. He or she is involved in providing onsite leadership of the work crew to successfully complete a job. The Technician will be tasked to assess his or her work crew’s performance and to provide feedback to Operations Management. The Technician specializes in the following: traffic plan review, traffic control equipment installation (various setups), flagging setups, flagger control, and jobsite supervision. A Traffic Technician has the responsibility to protect the lives of our customers, motorists, pedestrians, bicyclists, and themselves on the roadway.

Requirements

Must have valid driver’s license for at least 3 years with a clean driving record
Current IBEW membership w/Traffic Tech classification required
Ability to read and understand traffic control plans
Can establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and others
Can work independently with minimum supervision while prioritizing workloads to meet deadlines
Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
Work in high-volume outdoor locations with multiple interruptions throughout the day
Strong conflict resolution techniques
Strong leadership skills
Strong customer service skills
Excellent multitasking, problem solving, and organizational skills
Reliable Transportation with ability to commute throughout Northern California
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
2+ years in an equivalent Traffic Control role
OSHA 10 Certification
OSHA 30 Certification
First Aid/CPR Certification required
Proficient knowledge of the Cal Trans MUTCD
ATSSA Flagger Certification required

Nice To Haves

TCT certification by ATSSA preferred
TCS certification by ATSSA preferred

Responsibilities

Maintain a consistent and unrelenting focus on safety throughout all job functions
Oversee work zone set up, maintenance and tear down
Meet or exceed customer, state, federal and company expectations
Implement traffic control setups per MUTCD standard and applicable traffic plans
Work with management, and agencies to make adjustments to work zone requirements as needed
Provide clear communication and direction to the customer and general public moving or traveling near or around the work zone
Drive company trucks. Deliver equipment
Tow and operate towable equipment
Keep equipment well organized and in working order
Develop superior knowledge of work zone setup and professional traffic control responsibilities
Provide the highest level of customer service to all customers. This includes on-time arrival and well managed work zones
Complete daily Job Hazard Analysis with crew and conduct crew tailgate meetings
Provide crew performance feedback to Operations Management. Conduct evaluations as needed
Provide detailed safety reports on all safety incidents and or near misses
Other duties as assigned