Traffic Control Lead Technician - FC El Paso

About the Role

As a Lead Technician at FC Traffic Control you'll oversee a team of skilled technicians, guiding them through projects that make a real difference in communities. You'll be hands-on, working in the fresh air, and ensuring that every job is completed safely and efficiently. This is a role where your work is visible and meaningful — setting up real-world solutions that keep people safe, traffic flowing, and communities connected.

What You'll Do

• Outdoor Setup: Supervise the unloading and setup of materials such as cones, signs, and posts to prepare work zones for action.
• Precision Layout: Ensure construction areas are measured, marked, and perfectly aligned for efficient progress.
• Tool Master: Oversee the preparation and maintenance of tools and materials, ensuring everything is ready for a seamless installation.
• Jobsite Prep: Manage tasks like digging post holes, erecting signs, and cleaning up debris, keeping the site organized and safe.
• Tool Operator: Lead the team in hands-on tasks using a variety of hand and power tools to complete work efficiently and to standard.
• Traffic Control: Safely direct and oversee the management of traffic around work zones, ensuring the safety of your crew and the public.
• Team Leader: Oversee the work of technicians, ensuring tasks are completed on time and to the highest standard. Oversee technicians with various tasks to ensure projects run smoothly and efficiently.
• Drive and Organize: Manage company vehicles and equipment, keeping everything in top condition and ready for the next project.
• Inspect and Perfect: Check traffic control devices for defects, ensuring everything is in perfect working order.
• Customer Focus: Improve customer service and satisfaction through effective leadership and communication.

Qualifications

• Must have prior traffic control experience.
• Must be at least 19 years of age.
• Must have held a valid driver's license for a minimum of 3 years, with an acceptable MVR.
• Must be able to work weekends and at night, when needed.
• Willing to travel to other FC Traffic locations.
• Candidates must successfully complete a background check and drug screening as part of the hiring process.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stoop, squat, crawl, climb, and perform other physical duties as needed for installations.
• Must be able to traverse uneven terrain in all types of weather.
• Must have physical strength, balance, hand-eye coordination, and stamina necessary to complete jobs in various areas.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 80 pounds and push and/or pull 50-pound loads at a time.

Skills

• Leadership Skills: Ability to lead by example and motivate your team to achieve their best.
• Problem Solver: Quick thinker who can identify issues and find effective solutions on the spot.
• Communication Expert: Ability to clearly communicate with your team, customers, and the public.
• Physical Stamina: Ready to tackle physical tasks in various outdoor environments.

Benefits

• Partially employer-paid health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision available after just 60 days of employment.
• Paid time off (PTO) to support work-life balance.
• Opportunities to grow in an expanding company with a path to advance your career.
• Work environment built on hard work, teamwork, and a positive attitude.

Reports To: Supervisor