Maintenance of Traffic Laborer

About the role

The Maintenance of Traffic laborer is required to perform temporary traffic control operations in order to maintain traffic on a roadway construction project in a manner that protects and conveys the public in an efficient manner within a specified work zone. This position requires performing a variety of tasks related to highway maintenance and adherence to all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, company policies and procedures and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Set-up and maintain traffic control devices, installation and service work-zone signs, and lights
• Set up and maintain assigned Maintenance of Traffic activity including and detours and lane closures
• Cook up and unload equipment into and out of company trucks
• Deliver / Pick-up equipment from customer jobsites
• Cook up activities of traffic control laborers to ensure compliance with MOT guidelines
• Make recommendations on existing conditions to coordinate procedures for traffic maintenance activities
• Complete daily paperwork and reports as required by supervisor
• If approved driver, may operate a company vehicle and maintain company standards with Motor Vehicle Record
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years in Maintenance of Traffic / Temporary Traffic Control or related industry (i.e. Road Construction, Highway Maintenance, Construction)
• High School Diploma/GED and be able to communicate clearly both written and verbally
• Advanced MOT Certification Preferred

Benefits

• Competitive pay and growth
• Full comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Vacation and PTO (paid time off)
• 401(k) plan + Company match
• Performance bonus
• Overtime

Requirements

• If approved driver, valid license and knowledge of local driving rules and regulations
• Pass initial drug screening & background check
• Maintain company standards post-employment for background checks, criminal record, driving record and controlled substance/drug testing

Desired Qualifications

• Capable of repeated physical effort including driving for many hours per day and/or several hours at a time, standing and walking for extended periods of time, walking on varying ground surfaces, frequently lifting a minimum of 50 pounds, ability to work from elevated platforms, ladders or truck beds, and comfortable around vehicles moving through work zones
• Physical agility to use arms, legs and hands repetitively
• Constant awareness of surroundings on construction site including placement of machinery and equipment, other employees and construction activities
• Adequate vision to see moving vehicles, read highway construction MOT signs, read instructions, manuals, reports, and construction plans
• Adequate hearing to hear approaching vehicles, audible commands at a distance, conversations in person, and over the telephone
• Capable of working individually and as a team with other employees, communicate clearly both written and verbally