City Rise Utility- Traffic Control Trainee: Fremont

About the role

City Rise Utility Traffic Control provides high-quality traffic control safety services for utility contractors. The position requires union membership (with enrollment facilitation available).

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
• Willingness to follow direction, maintain a quick pace
• Provide the highest level of customer service to all customers
• Provide clear direction to customers and the general public moving or traveling around a work zone
• Other duties not listed may apply

Qualifications

• Must have 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, being fully engaged and alert of their surroundings
• Ability to handle stressful situations and take safe action to avoid serious injuries to any pedestrians, vehicles, customers, and employees
• Ability to understand traffic signals/signs, traffic plans and customer requests
• Ability to communicate with customers, the public, and with other 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

Skills

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Flagging one year preferred

ATSSA Flagger Certification required

First Aid/CPR Certification required

Flexible Schedule

Can establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and others

Can work independently as needed

Strong interpersonal skills, and professional demeanor

Work in high-volume outdoor locations with multiple interruptions throughout the day

Strong conflict resolution techniques

Strong customer service and communication skills

Excellent multitasking, problem solving, and organizational skills

Benefits

Equal opportunity employer

Committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and compliant workplace

Contingent upon verification of legal authorization to work in the United States and successful completion of a criminal background check, if applicable and consistent with California law, as well as any required drug screening conducted in compliance with applicable state and local laws.