Traffic Control Technician

AWP Safety•Ogden, UT

6d•Onsite

About The Position

AWP Safety is seeking motivated individuals to join their team as a Traffic Control Technician. This role is ideal for those who enjoy dynamic work environments and do not require a college degree. As a Senior Protector, you will uphold AWP's core values by ensuring the safety of customers' people, businesses, and time. Your primary responsibility will be to control the movement of vehicular, pedestrian, and bicycle traffic through work zones using hand signals and a STOP/SLOW Paddle. You will also be responsible for understanding and implementing temporary traffic control plans and coordinating with customers to maintain a safe work environment.

Requirements

Traffic Control Technician (TCT) Certification or 2000+ verifiable hours required.
High School Diploma or GED completion required.
Excellent verbal and nonverbal communication skills.
Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Office products and customer relationship management systems.
Must be able to follow safe workplace practices.
Valid Driver’s License void of suspension or revocation.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience preferred in temporary traffic control services, utility industry, or construction industry.

Responsibilities

Set up, maintain, and remove Advance Warning Signs, Channelizing Devices, and other traffic control devices according to Federal, State, and/or Local Temporary Traffic Control Guidelines and Temporary Traffic Control Plans for simple and intermediate complexity work zones.
Maintain a Flagger Station by standing and controlling road users through the use of hand signals with a STOP/SLOW Paddle.
Drive a company vehicle to transport equipment, trailers, and team members to and from work sites safely and in a timely manner. May also pull lightweight trailered equipment.
Effective radio communication with team members on work site.
Follow all company safety procedures and practices.
Notify Supervisor of any potential safety issues or incidents.
Achieve organizational required training within timeframe established by Project Manager or Facility Manager.
Provide on-the-job training, coaching, and mentoring to Protector.
Other duties as assigned.