City Rise Traffic - Traffic Control Technician: Long Beach

City Rise LLC•Long Beach, CA

33d•$49•Onsite

About The Position

A Traffic Control Technician is responsible for helping manage traffic around active work zones for road construction and utility crews. They use a paddle with "Stop" on one side and "Slow" on the other to signal drivers to slow down, stop, or proceed through the area. Often working alongside a crew leader and other technicians, they coordinate traffic flow through communication, either via two-way radios or hand signals. In some cases, they may set up barricades, cones, vehicle placements, and other devices along the roadway to enhance safety. A Traffic Control Technician must possess a valid California Driver’s License with a clean driving record. Their primary responsibility is to ensure the safety of motorists, pedestrians, cyclists, workers, and themselves while on the road.

Requirements

Current LIUNA membership with journey person classification, applicable CBA required
Can establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and others
Can work independently with minimum supervision
Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
Work in high-volume outdoor locations with multiple interruptions throughout the day
Conflict resolution techniques
Good customer service skills
Multitasking, problem solving, and organizational skills
Basic computer skills required
Flexible Schedule
Proficient knowledge of the Caltrans MUTCD
Valid CA driver’s license with a clean driving record/insurable
Experience driving medium duty vehicles and towing trailers
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos
Ability to write clear instructions, explanations, and correspondence
Ability to read, understand, and implement TCPs and follow industry guidelines
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization

Nice To Haves

Can read and understand traffic control plans and permits preferred
Bilingual in English/Spanish a plus but not required

Responsibilities

Maintain a consistent and unrelenting focus on safety throughout all job functions
Use traffic signals/signs, traffic plans, and customer requests to safely coordinate traffic flow around the work zone
Assist in managing day-to-day work zone set up, maintenance and tear down.
Meeting or exceeding customer, state, federal regulations and company expectations
Communicate with customers, the public, and with other team members
Keep equipment in trucks well organized and in working order
Develop superior knowledge of work zone setup and Professional Flagging responsibilities
Provide the highest level of customer service to all customers. This includes on-time arrival and well managed work zones
Recognize dangers using hearing and vision
Handle stressful situations and take safe action to avoid serious injuries to any pedestrians, vehicles, customers, and employees
Follow company and state guidelines for effective, safe well managed work zones
Drive company trucks as needed
Other duties as assigned