Certified Traffic Control Barricade Setter -Sr. Protector-

About the role

Full-time
Compensation: USD 18.50 - USD 21.50 - hourly

Responsibilities

• Support and uphold AWP’s core values and mission to protect our customers’ people, businesses, and time.
• Controls movement of vehicular, pedestrian, and bicycle traffic through work zones using hand signals with a STOP/SLOW Paddle.
• Reviews, comprehends, and executes temporary traffic control plans and/or standards to ensure work zones are properly installed and maintained.
• Covers and communicates with customers to ensure the safety of all workers.
• Set up, maintain, and remove Advance Warning Signs, Channelizing Devices, and other traffic control devices according to Federal, State, and/or Local Temporary Traffic Control Guidelines and Temporary Traffic Control Plans for simple and intermediate complexity work zones.
• Maintain a Flagger Station by standing and controlling road users through the use of hand signals with a STOP/SLOW Paddle.
• Drive a company vehicle to transport equipment, trailers, and team members to and from work sites safely and in a timely manner. May also pull lightweight trailered equipment.
• Effective radio communication with team members on work site.
• Follow all company safety procedures and practices.
• Notify Supervisor of any potential safety issues or incidents.
• Achieve organizational required training within timeframe established by Project Manager or Facility Manager.
• Provide on-the-job training, coaching, and mentoring to Protectors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Traffic Control Technician (TCT) Certification or 2000+ verifiable hours required.
• High School Diploma or GED completion required.
• Prior experience preferred in temporary traffic control services, utility industry, or construction industry preferred.
• Excellent verbal and nonverbal communication skills.
• Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Office products and customer relationship management systems.
• Must be able to follow safe workplace practices.
• Valid Driver’s License void of suspension or revocation.
• At least 18 years old.
• Mandatory out of town work averaging 2 weeks- 2 months.

Safety Sensitive Position

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Hours of operation may vary due to staffing needs.
• Frequent exposure to fumes or airborne particles.
• Frequent exposure to a variety of extreme conditions at job sites including high noise level in the work environment.
• The position may work in outside conditions that include inclement weather, not limited to heat, cold, humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt.
• Position lifts or carries objects up to 50 pounds.
• Stands for long periods of time and performs strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions; employee lifts, pushes, pulls or carries objects.
• Position requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands) and multi-limb coordination.

Additional Information

• Competitive Pay: Hourly pay based on experience, guaranteed pay increase within the first year. Pay $18.50-$21.50
• Rapid Advancement: Potential opportunities to progress to Lead Protector, and with further growth potential to Field Supervisor, or Manager roles.
• Comprehensive Training: Paid, on-the-job training including ATSSA certification and defensive driving, with ongoing professional development.
• Recognition and Rewards: Competitive referral incentives and recognition for your dedication and hard work.
• Benefits: *Eligible 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
• All traditional benefits are offered, including 3 medical plan options and 2 dental plan options, as well as Vision, and additional benefits such as Legal and Identity Shield, Accident, Critical Illness, STD and LTD.
• Company paid 50k in basic life insurance
• Health Savings and Flex Spending Accounts Available
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Overtime opportunities