City Rise Utility- Traffic Control Associate: Fremont
City Rise Utility Traffic Control offers a competitive salary and great benefits package. We service all of California from multiple locations, providing high-quality traffic control safety services for utility contractors.
About the role
City Rise Utility Traffic Control employees are members of the IBEW Union. Union membership is required (enrollment facilitation available). A Traffic Control Associate protects the lives of customers, motorists, pedestrians, bicyclists, and themselves on the roadway. Schedules may fluctuate during peak seasons to meet customer needs and include a slow season beginning in late fall.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a consistent and unrelenting focus on safety throughout all job functions
- Assist with maintaining the day-to-day work zone set up, including setup and tear down
- Meet or exceed customer, state, federal, and company expectations
- Follow company and state guidelines for effective, safe, well-managed work zones
- Drive company trucks as needed
- Keep equipment in trucks well organized and in working order
- Develop superior knowledge of work zone setup and professional flagging responsibilities
- Follow direction and maintain a quick pace
- Provide the highest level of customer service, including on-time arrival and well-managed work zones
- Provide clear direction to customers and the general public moving or traveling around a work zone
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Valid driver’s license for at least 3 years with a clean driving record
- Current IBEW membership with Trainee classification
- Ability to recognize dangers using hearing and vision, remaining fully engaged and alert of surroundings
- Ability to handle stressful situations and take safe action to avoid injuries
- Understanding of traffic signals/signs, traffic plans, and customer requests
- Ability to communicate with customers, the public, and team members
- Reliable transportation with ability to commute throughout Northern California
- Punctuality, time management, and willingness to work in a team environment
- Capable of working outdoors in all weather conditions
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
- One year of flagging experience preferred
- ATSSA Flagger Certification required
- First Aid/CPR Certification required
- Flexible schedule
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and others
- Ability to work independently as needed
- Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
- Ability to work in high-volume outdoor locations with multiple interruptions
- Strong conflict resolution techniques
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Excellent multitasking, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Fluent in English (read and write)
Physical Requirements
- Frequent lifting of heavy objects, up to 50 lbs
- Lift, carry, push, pull, and assemble traffic control materials
- Stand for long periods in various weather conditions and times of day/night
- Exposure to various noise decibel levels
- Stooping for prolonged periods
- Dexterity in the use of hands and fingers
- Reaching, sitting, bending, pushing, pulling, talking, hearing, and vision (up close, at a distance, along the periphery)
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving vehicles, pedestrian traffic, and outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places and loud noises, and occasionally exposed to wet/humid conditions and high temperatures. The noise level in the work environment is high.
Pay
Salary range: $31.88 - $42.51 per hour (depends on applicable IBEW classification).
Benefits
Competitive benefits package available for the right candidate.