Traffic Control Technician
About The Position
The Traffic Control Technician supports AWP’s mission to protect customers’ people, businesses, and time. The role controls vehicular, pedestrian, and bicycle movement through work zones using hand signals and a STOP/SLOW paddle. It reviews and follows temporary traffic control plans and standards, installs and maintains work zones, and coordinates with customers and coworkers to help ensure worker and public safety. The technician sets up, maintains, and removes advance warning signs, channelizing devices, cones, signs, barricades, and other traffic control equipment for simple and intermediate-complexity work zones. The position also involves driving a company vehicle and may include pulling lightweight trailered equipment. Work is outdoors year-round in all weather; shifts may vary with job needs and may include nights, weekends, or emergency work. Employees may stand or walk for 8 to 12 hours per shift and must provide their own above-ankle steel-toe safety boots. A hard hat, safety goggles, safety vest, whistle, walkie-talkie, and weather gear are provided.
Requirements
- Traffic Control Technician (TCT) certification or 2,000 or more verifiable hours.
- Ability to lift 40–50 pounds.
- Excellent verbal and nonverbal communication skills.
- Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office products and customer relationship management systems.
- Ability to follow safe workplace practices and remain alert around moving traffic.
- Valid driver's license without suspension or revocation.
- Must pass pre-hire screening, including a drug test.
- Must provide above-ankle steel-toe safety boots.
- Treat coworkers, clients, and the public with respect.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in temporary traffic control services, the utility industry, or the construction industry.
Responsibilities
- Set up, maintain, and remove advance warning signs, channelizing devices, and other traffic control devices according to applicable temporary traffic control guidelines and plans.
- Set up cones, signs, and barricades and take traffic control equipment down.
- Guide traffic using a STOP/SLOW paddle and monitor traffic and job-site activity.
- Review, understand, and execute temporary traffic control plans and standards.
- Coordinate and communicate with customers, crew members, and supervisors to support the safety of workers and the public.
- Follow company safety procedures, training, and safe workplace practices.
- Help keep vehicles and equipment clean and safe.
- Drive a company vehicle to transport equipment, trailers, and team members safely and promptly to and from work sites; may pull lightweight trailered equipment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- $1,500 sign-on bonus after 90 days of employment.
- Comprehensive benefits package with three medical plan options and two dental plan options.
- Legal and Identity Shield coverage.
- Accident and Critical Illness coverage.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- Company-paid long-term disability insurance.
- Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account availability.
- Participation in a 401(k) retirement plan.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Overtime opportunities.
- Hard hat, safety goggles, safety vest, safety whistle, walkie-talkie, and hot- and cold-weather gear are provided.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
