Traffic Planner

AWP Safety • Fort Worth, TX

2d • $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 include long-term work using temporary striping and K-rail, or short-term daily temporary traffic control plans. The role also supports safety initiatives that protect employees, customers, and assets, and helps supervise and manage safe work environments.

The Traffic Planner designs and draws plans to current MUTCD/WATCH manual standards, submits plans for agency review and approval, coordinates permit services, and works with customers, contractors, dispatch, branch management, and controlling agencies. The role manages multiple projects and schedules, submits quotes and billing, and oversees and reviews work completed by other draftsmen.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficiency in Google Earth and another GIS program.
• Knowledge of the most recent edition of the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
• Ability to read and understand construction blueprints and specifications.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds, stand for many hours, and bend and lift repeatedly.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in AutoCAD 2015 and/or Rapid Plan for drawing to industry drafting standards.

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 plans.
• Design and draw temporary traffic control plans to current MUTCD/WATCH manual standards using AutoCAD or Rapid Plan software.
• Submit plans to cities and controlling agencies for review and approval as required.
• Coordinate with the branch manager on 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 accordance with contractor schedules.
• Manage other draftsmen and delegate projects to meet contractor schedules.
• Review and advise on traffic plan drawings from draftsmen.
• Support safety initiatives and help supervise and manage safe work environments.

Benefits

• Traditional benefits, including three medical plan options and two dental plan options; benefits eligibility begins on the first day of the month following hire.
• Legal and Identity Shield, 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 and paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

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