Webber - Traffic Control Technician - Heavy Civil
About the company
Ferrovial is a global leader in infrastructure, listed on Nasdaq (US), Euronext Amsterdam (Netherlands), and IBEX 35 (Spain), and a member of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and FTSE4Good. Operating in over 15 countries with a workforce of 24,000 professionals, Ferrovial delivers innovative solutions across Highways, Airports, Construction, and Energy sectors.
Webber, a Ferrovial Construction subsidiary founded in 1963, specializes in heavy civil, waterworks, energy, and infrastructure management. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Webber supports diverse project models, including design-bid-build, design-build, alternative delivery, and public-private partnerships (P3). With an in-house engineering services department, Webber leverages field experience, innovative construction methods, and BIM technology to optimize efficiency and solve complex challenges.
Why join us
- Global presence, local impact: Shape the future of infrastructure with challenging roles that make a tangible difference.
- Collaborative excellence: Work alongside talented professionals in an environment where ideas and contributions are valued.
- Inclusive culture: Thrive in a respectful, innovative workplace that celebrates diversity and turns differences into innovation.
- Career growth: Benefit from global and cross-business unit mobility with structured development processes.
- Compelling benefits and wellbeing: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and initiatives supporting physical and psychological health.
- Productivity tools: Utilize cutting-edge tools like Microsoft Copilot to enhance efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Operate a heavy-duty diesel-powered dump truck to haul materials such as dirt, rock, aggregates, or non-agitated concrete.
- Start engines, manipulate throttles, switches, levers, and pedals to control equipment.
- Identify and avoid potential hazards, including utility lines, other equipment, workers, and falling objects.
- Perform routine servicing and adjustments to ensure proper equipment operation.
- Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures; report unsafe activities to supervisors or HR.
- Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
- Provide leadership through example and knowledge-sharing.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Proficiency in English for written and oral communications.
- Ability to recognize and understand road signs.
- Knowledge of and adherence to company safety policies and procedures.
- High School Diploma or GED preferred but not required.
- Three or more years of related construction experience preferred.
Licenses and Certifications: Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License with Tank Endorsement (minimum).
Skills
- Manual dexterity sufficient to operate equipment and handle materials.
- Ability to perceive attributes of objects and materials.
Working conditions
- Outdoor exposure to varying weather conditions (rain, sun, snow, wind).
- Regular exposure to outside weather, extreme temperatures, wet/humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and high or precarious places.
- Loud noise levels in the work environment.
- Heavy physical activity involving strenuous day-to-day tasks of a productive/technical nature.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Pre-employment screening
Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States (E-Verify participation). Selected candidates will undergo:
- Drug screening.
- Medical exam (for field positions) to assess physical/mental capacity.
- Background check, which may include employment history verification, county/federal criminal searches, SSN address trace, and national criminal/sex offender registry searches.