Traffic Ctrl Technician

MasTec Communications Group•Sumner, WA

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The Traffic Control Technician will help control the movement of vehicular traffic through construction projects by performing the following duties listed below. 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.

Requirements

Valid driver's license with a good driving record
1 year of experience
Knowledge and skillful implementation of federal and state regulations for work zone safety and traffic control
Knowledge of the 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 of experience in traffic control flagging
Basic understanding of construction job sites
Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays if needed
You have a valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a DOT Med card for driving purposes (Applicants are subject to an MVR review and must meet company standards for a safe driving record)

Responsibilities

Maintain a consistent and unrelenting focus on safety throughout all job functions
Distribute traffic control signs and markers along the site in a designated pattern
Manage day-to-day work zone set up, maintenance, 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, professional flagging responsibilities, and be willing to share your knowledge with teammates
Direct movement of traffic through the site, using signs, hand, and flag signals
Warn laborers and drivers when approaching a vehicle that fails to heed signals to prevent accidents and injuries to workers
Inform drivers of detour routes through construction sites
Record the license numbers of traffic control violators for the police
Give a hand marker to the last driver in line-up of one-way traffic for the flagger at the opposite end of the site, signaling clearance for reverse flow of traffic
Write and review maintenance and incident reports for on-site issues or concerns