Job Description
Job Description
Job Purpose:
The Traffic Control Driver is required to perform traffic control operations in order to maintain traffic on a roadway construction or special event 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.
Job Duties:
- Create a safe work zone that ensures that traffic stays out of the way of the workers
- Maintain a clean job site: pick up all tools and equipment and secure job site each day in order to eliminate potential hazards
- Ensure crew of flaggers and/or laborers are being compliant with company policies using communication skills (if an issue arises immediately contact AAB managers)
- Setting up other devices such as: signs, water-filled barricades, etc. on job site per MUTCD guidelines
- Must be constantly aware the job site, crew and traffic activity taking place around them
- Firm knowledge of proper use of equipment, materials and supplies used in traffic operations
- Effectively communicate problems or concerns to the Foreman, Project Supervisor or Safety Manager
- Company reserves the rights to add or change duties at any time
- Mandatory on call
- Available for Special Events on weekends, throughout the year and holidays if needed
- Respond to Dispatch Center calls in a timely manner for availability
- Check inventory and inspect equipment needed for job prior to job and after job is complete
- Load all required equipment into vehicle prior to job and after job is complete
- Navigate safely to and from office to jobsite
- Travel outside of the branch location if needed to
- Completing required paperwork, receipts, and time-sheets on or before mandatory deadlines
Job Qualifications:
- High school Diploma or Equivalent
- Traffic Control Specialist Certification (preferred)
- Must have valid driver’s license
- At least 1-2 years of Traffic Control Experience (preferred)
- Fully knowledgeable of the current local temporary traffic control standards*
- Experience on reading and designing Temporary Traffic control Plans (TTCP)* (preferred)
- Efficient in planning, organizing and safety (Safety concern is everyone's concern)*
- Willingness and ability to perform manual work following verbal and written instructions
Physical Requirements/ Work Environment:
- Requires standing for prolonged periods of time, perform full deep squat, full range of motion of arms and legs, repetitive movement, bending at the elbows, knees, hip and bending forward
- Requires lifting and carrying of up to 50lb or more from floor to chest level carrying horizontally or overhead for a certain amount of feet
- Requires using hands to handle, control or lift objects with a strong grip
- Requires stepping at least 33 inches onto tailgate of a truck
- Requires being outside and exposed to environmental conditions