Union - General Labour - Traffic Technician - Ramudden Services

Ramudden • Oshawa, ON

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Ramudden is seeking Traffic Technicians to join their team in Oshawa. The Traffic Technician plays a crucial role in the Traffic Control Team, responsible for setting up, monitoring, and dismantling road closures to ensure the safety of road workers and the public. They will also provide flagging services to manage traffic flow on various roadways and construction sites. Additional duties include loading/unloading work trucks, driving company vehicles, and supporting business needs.

Requirements

• Full G class license with a clean driver’s abstract (no tickets, charges, demerits; this will need to be provided upon hire)
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted
• Strong communication skills
• Computer literate and comfortable participating in interviews, orientation, and other training online as a group and independently
• Able to learn/understand appropriate traffic regulations, policies, and procedures
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Able to stand for long periods
• Able to hold and turn a stop/slow paddle
• Able to concentrate for long periods in a busy environment
• Comfortable working in live traffic
• Commitment to health and safety
• Own smartphone to send/receive texts/communicate with other staff
• Flexible for shifts – start/end times, days, nights, weekends
• Available for overtime as required

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of traffic control, Book 7, and/or flagging operations is an asset
• Willingness to join LiUNA local within 90 days of start of employment

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of a Ramudden Services Team Lead, read and understand traffic control plans, and follow verbal work instructions as provided
• Securely load and unload traffic control equipment and signage delivered to job sites
• Complete paperwork including vehicle inspections reports
• Drive company vehicle to/from worksites and shop
• Perform the set-up and take-down of roadway lane closures
• Regulate the flow of traffic on job site as per company procedures
• Maintain visual and/or audio contact with co-workers during “flagging” operations
• Complete all jobsite and other paperwork as required

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits
• Employee perk programs including discounted gym memberships and shopping discounts
• Business casual work environment
• Opportunity for growth and development
• Company events
• A great team!

What This Job Offers

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