Traffic Planner

AWP Safety • Fort Worth, TX

4d • $17 - $19

About The Position

The Traffic Planner develops work area traffic control plans that meet customers’ work zone and project phasing requirements and determines whether permit services are required. Plans may cover long-term projects using temporary striping and K-rail or short-term daily temporary traffic control. The role supports safety initiatives intended to protect employees, customers, and company assets, and helps manage safe work environments.

The Traffic Planner works with customers and city or controlling agencies to prepare, submit, revise, and obtain approval for plans. The position also coordinates project implementation with dispatch, contractors, and branch management; prepares quotes and billing; manages multiple projects to meet contractor schedules; and oversees and reviews work from other draftsmen.

Requirements

• Strong customer service and communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with customers, field employees, and internal teams.
• Comfort using computers and learning new software, systems, and technology platforms.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and the ability to accurately review, enter, and maintain information.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities and business needs.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively as part of a team.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Google Earth Pro or similar mapping software.
• General computer, technology, or IT-related experience.
• Ability to read and interpret maps, construction blueprints, and project plans.
• Previous experience in customer service, administrative support, scheduling, dispatching, logistics, coordination, or operations support.
• Familiarity with traffic control planning, AutoCAD, RapidPlan, GIS software, construction plans, or MUTCD guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Meet with customers to develop work area traffic control plans that address work zone and project phasing requirements, and determine whether permit services are required.
• Develop and submit quotes for traffic plans.
• Design and draw temporary traffic control plans to current MUTCD/WATCH manual standards using AutoCAD or Rapid Plan software.
• Submit plans to cities or controlling agencies for review and approval when required.
• Coordinate with the branch manager regarding permit services required by customers.
• Attend meetings with customers and city or controlling agencies.
• Revise plans according to city or controlling agency direction.
• Facilitate contact between dispatch and contractors to coordinate project implementation statewide when required.
• Submit billing for completed traffic plans.
• Manage multiple projects to ensure timely completion in line with contractor schedules.
• Manage other draftsmen and delegate projects to meet contractor schedules.
• Review and advise on traffic plan drawings produced by draftsmen.
• Support safety initiatives that protect employees, customers, and assets, and help manage safe work environments.

Benefits

• Traditional benefits, including three medical plan options and two dental plan options, eligible from the first of the month following hire.
• Legal and Identity Shield coverage.
• Accident and Critical Illness benefits.
• Company-paid $50,000 basic life insurance.
• Company-paid long-term disability insurance.
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• 401(k).
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed