Trainee Traffic Control Assistant

Glenn O. Hawbaker • State College, PA

6h • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for maintenance and protection of traffic signs, devices and lights. Must be able to comprehend PennDOT Publication 213 and set appropriate traffic patterns, as detailed within such standards. Also, must have a complete understanding of project maintenance and protection plans and ability to perform and affect work as indicated for the project. Performs other related duties as directed by the Foreman. Skills to be learned with the supervision of the supervising foreman: Attend toolbox safety meetings. Assist traffic foreman as helper. Review PennDOT Publication 213, Temporary Traffic Pattern Guidelines. Review of project maintenance and protection of traffic plans. Observation of actual job signing and traffic control. Assist foreman in various traffic changes and maintenance and protection of traffic operations. Conduct daily reviews and maintenance of actual M&P of traffic signs, devices and operations. Coordinate with supervisor various traffic changes as dictated by project plans. Assist, document and provide proper notification of various concerns in case of project traffic accident and necessary corrective actions to be taken on the project. Assist motorist, within project limits. Maintain safe travel lanes and conditions. Receive additional instruction from foreman.

Requirements

• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• Demonstrate evidence of a reasonable amount of intelligence to handle the technical elements of the job.
• Show evidence of a reasonable amount of aptitude and interest in the craft.
• Shall have a valid license (i.e., equipment operator, truck driver or highway).
• No applicant shall be accepted as a trainee in any classification in which they have successfully completed a training program leading toward journeyperson status, or in which such person has been gainfully employed as a journeyman by virtue of informal on the job training.
• If an individual or apprentice was enrolled as a 'trainee' and has quit three (3) times, they will no longer be eligible to participate in the program.

Nice To Haves

• Documentation of ethnic claim may be necessary to ensure eligibility for PENNDOT OJT Program.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and protection of traffic signs, devices and lights.
• Comprehend PennDOT Publication 213 and set appropriate traffic patterns.
• Understand project maintenance and protection plans and perform work as indicated.
• Attend toolbox safety meetings.
• Assist traffic foreman as helper.
• Review PennDOT Publication 213, Temporary Traffic Pattern Guidelines.
• Review project maintenance and protection of traffic plans.
• Observe actual job signing and traffic control.
• Assist foreman in various traffic changes and maintenance and protection of traffic operations.
• Conduct daily reviews and maintenance of actual M&P of traffic signs, devices and operations.
• Coordinate with supervisor various traffic changes as dictated by project plans.
• Assist, document and provide proper notification of various concerns in case of project traffic accident and necessary corrective actions.
• Assist motorist, within project limits.
• Maintain safe travel lanes and conditions.
• Receive additional instruction from foreman.

Benefits

• On the job training aimed at developing candidates toward full journeymen in the type of trade or job classification.
• Training and upgrading of minorities and women toward journeyman status is a primary objective of this special provision.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees