Traffic Planner
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 needed. Plans may include long-term projects using temporary striping and K-rail or short-term daily temporary traffic control. The role supports safety initiatives to protect employees, customers, and assets and helps supervise and manage safe work environments. The Traffic Planner works with customers and City or controlling agencies to develop, submit, and revise plans; prepares quotes; coordinates permits and project implementation; and manages multiple projects to meet contractor schedules. The role also reviews and advises on drawings prepared by other draftsmen and delegates projects to them.
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.
- Detail orientation 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 meet 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 as required.
- Coordinate with the branch manager on permit services as required by customers.
- Attend meetings with customers and City or controlling agencies.
- Revise plans as directed by City or controlling agencies.
- Facilitate contact between dispatch and contractors to coordinate project implementation statewide when required.
- Submit billing for completed traffic plans.
- Manage multiple projects and ensure timely completion in accordance with contractor schedules.
- Manage other draftsmen and delegate projects to meet contractor schedules.
- Review and advise on traffic plan drawings prepared by draftsmen.
- Support safety initiatives and help supervise and manage safe work environments.
Benefits
- Three medical plan options
- Two dental plan options
- Legal and Identity Shield
- Accident coverage
- Critical Illness coverage
- Company-paid $50,000 basic life insurance
- Company-paid long-term disability
- Health Savings and Flex Spending Accounts
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off
- Paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
