Traffic Control Technician

As a Traffic Control Technician, this role will support and uphold AWP's core values and mission to protect our customers' people, businesses, and time. Controls movement of vehicular, pedestrian, and bicycle traffic through work zones using hand signals with a STOP/SLOW Paddle. Reviews, comprehends, and executes temporary traffic control plans and/or standards to ensure work zones are properly installed and maintained. Coordinates and communicates with customers to ensure the safety of all workers. This position is considered a safety-sensitive position per WA Law.

Responsibilities

Controls movement of vehicular, pedestrian, and bicycle traffic through work zones using hand signals with a STOP/SLOW Paddle; Reviews, comprehends, and executes temporary traffic control plans and/or standards to ensure work zones are properly installed and maintained; Coordinates and communicates with customers to ensure the safety of all workers; Set up, maintain, and remove Advance Warning Signs, Channelizing Devices, and other traffic control devices according to Federal, State, and/or Local Temporary Traffic Control Guidelines and Temporary Traffic Control Plans for simple and intermediate complexity work zones; Setting up cones, signs, and barricades and taking traffic control equipment down; Using a stop/slow paddle to guide traffic, watching traffic and job site activity; Following all safety rules taught in training; Communicating with your crew and supervisor; Helping keep vehicles and equipment clean and safe; Working outside all year, in all weather; Shifts may change based on job needs: Some nights, weekends, or emergency work may be required; You may stand or walk 8 to 12 hours per shift; Drive a company vehicle to transport equipment, trailers, and team members to and from work sites safely and in a timely manner; May also pull lightweight trailered equipment; Follow all company safety procedures and practices; Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Traffic Control Technician (TCT) Certification or 2000+ verifiable hours required; Able to lift 40–50 pounds; Excellent verbal and nonverbal communication skills; Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Office products and customer relationship management systems; Must be able to follow safe workplace practices; Valid Driver's License void of suspension or revocation; Must pass pre-hire screening, including a drug test; Stay alert around moving traffic and follow all safety rules all the time; Treat coworkers, clients, and the public with respect

Nice to have

Prior experience in temporary traffic control services, utility industry, or construction industry

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including three medical plan options and two dental plan options; Legal and Identity Shield, Accident, and Critical Illness coverage; Eligibility for benefits starts on the 1st of the month following your hire date; Company-paid life insurance coverage; Company-paid long-term disability (LTD) insurance; Availability of Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA); Participation in the 401(k) retirement plan; Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays; Overtime opportunities; Company-provided hard hat, safety goggles, safety vest, safety whistle, walkie talkie, and cold/hot weather gear; Sign on bonus of $1500 after 90 days of employment