MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC FOREMAN (Night Shift)

About the role

Branch's Civil Division is searching for a dependable, conscientious Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) Foreman to join our well‑established, growing company. The MOT Foreman supervises and maintains traffic within the limits of the project for the duration of the construction period, including any temporary suspensions of the work. The Foreman furnishes, installs, and maintains traffic control and safety devices during construction and provides for safe and expeditious movement of traffic as specified on the plans.

Responsibilities

• Ensures crew maintains professional relations with Owner, Engineer, and other team members.
• Builds job by plans and specifications as directed by supervisor.
• Develops and executes an effective traffic‑control plan in cooperation with the Superintendent, determining means and methods to meet project goals.
• Plans, organizes and supervises all equipment and materials needed to set‑up, take down, maintain traffic control, and handle traffic‑related situations.
• Supervises and coordinates activities of traffic control technicians and specialists; assigns projects and monitors compliance.
• Ensures proper storage of materials and rented equipment, conducting regular inventory checks.
• Ensures proper operation and maintenance of equipment, applying appropriate usage for each piece of equipment.
• Ensures compliance with Miss Utility regulations.
• Pre‑plans and schedules traffic control on a daily basis as required.
• Knowledgeable of inspection, material, and equipment requirements.
• Recognizes and immediately reports any requests for extra work.
• Prepares or assists the Superintendent with daily reports, work unit quantity reports, equipment reports, and material receipts.
• Assures quality control and contract compliance of craft activity under supervision.
• Corrects or reports any suspected inaccurate layout to the superintendent.
• Directly responsible for safety and accident control for traffic control activities.
• Participates in safety meetings and implements effective safety programs, communicating Miss Utility policy.
• Cooperates with Corporate Safety managers to ensure OSHA compliance at job sites.

Qualifications

• DOT traffic control certification.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 5 years of experience planning, organizing and supervising equipment and materials for traffic control; includes at least 2 years in a lead role or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Working knowledge of standards, specifications, codes, regulations and laws.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations.
• Valid driver’s license meeting Branch Group Fleet Policy requirements and maintaining “Approved Driver” status.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good judgment and effective decision‑making ability.
• Ability to complete work with minimal supervision, on time and within budget.

Compensation

Salary range: $52,209 – $89,485. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job‑related factors.

Competencies

• Budgets/Cost Control
• People Management
• Work Environment/Safety
• Prioritizing and Organizing Work
• Delivering High Quality Work

Travel

Travel is infrequent at the project site, but the employee should be willing and able to travel to the project site as needed.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position may supervise five or more employees.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to talk and hear.
• Frequently stand, walk, twist, bend, handle objects, reach outward and above head/shoulders, climb, squat, kneel, and bend.
• Occasionally lift, carry, push, pull, move, or drag objects up to 50 lb on flat ground or steep slopes.

Schedule

Full‑time position typically involving 50+ hours per week. Must be available on‑call during early/late hours to address delays, bad weather, and emergencies at the job site.