City Rise Utility- Traffic Control Technician: Woodbridge

About the role

City Rise Utility Traffic Control provides high quality traffic control safety services for utility contractors in Northern & Central California. As a member of the IBEW Union, the Traffic Control Technician works under the direction of a contractor to identify and manage various aspects of a job.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a consistent and unrelenting focus on safety throughout all job functions
• Oversee work zone set up, maintenance and tear down
• Meet or exceed customer, state, federal and company expectations
• Implement traffic control setups per MUTCD standard and applicable traffic plans
• Work with management and agencies to make adjustments to work zone requirements as needed
• Provide clear communication and direction to the customer and general public moving or traveling near or around the work zone
• Drive company trucks. Deliver equipment
• Tow and operate towable equipment
• Keep equipment well organized and in working order
• Develop superior knowledge of work zone setup and professional traffic control responsibilities
• Provide the highest level of customer service to all customers
• This includes on-time arrival and well-managed work zones
• Complete daily Job Hazard Analysis with crew and conduct crew tailgate meetings
• Provide crew performance feedback to Operations Management. Conduct evaluations as needed
• Provide detailed safety reports on all safety incidents and or near misses
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license for at least 3 years with a clean driving record
• Current IBEW membership with Traffic Tech classification required
• Ability to read and understand traffic control plans
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and others
• Work independently with minimum supervision while prioritizing workloads to meet deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
• Work in high-volume outdoor locations with multiple interruptions throughout the day
• Strong conflict resolution techniques
• Strong leadership skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Excellent multitasking, problem solving, and organizational skills
• Reliable transportation with ability to commute throughout Northern California

Education and Experience

• A high school diploma or equivalent preferred
• 2+ years in an equivalent Traffic Control role
• OSHA 10 Certification
• OSHA 30 Certification
• First Aid/CPR Certification required
• Proficient knowledge of the Cal Trans MUTCD
• ATSSA Flagger Certification required
• TCT certification by ATSSA preferred

Physical Demands

• Frequent lifting of heavy objects, up to 50 lbs
• Lift, carry, push, pull and assemble traffic control materials in the proper order to manage work zone traffic
• Stand for long periods of time in various weather conditions, and different times of day/night
• Variety of noise decibel levels
• Stooping for prolonged periods of time
• Dexterity in the use of hand 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 and pedestrian traffic and outside weather conditions
• The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places and loud noises
• The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, high temperatures
• The noise level in the work environment is high