Traffic Control Lead

Description

• Supervise all company equipment and vehicle use; ensure all maintenance procedures are being followed. This is to include daily pre ops on all equipment. Ability to troubleshot equipment issues and work with mechanics and vendors to provide economical solutions.
• Set up lane closures on high traffic projects in accordance with MUTCD regulations and at the direction of Traffic Control Coordinator, Foreman, or Construction Superintendent.
• Responsible for record-keeping and documentation of employee hours and equipment time.
• Understands and communicates safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance in all areas of safety, while identifying the needs for crew safety training. Also responsible for daily safety meetings with topics applicable to the jobsite. Also completes a JSA for tasks dependent on the specific task and severity of potential damage or injury.
• Lay out signs, issue “One Calls,” and proficiently install and remove signs.
• Safely direct traffic through lane closures and construction project areas.
• Assesses competency and capability of employees on the project and evaluates the capabilities of the crew members. Recognizes and addresses issue/problems that may arise among crew members and provides effective resolutions and guidance.

Requirements

• DOT Healthcard required or able to obtain one.
• Must be able to pass an MVR
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a supervisory role within traffic control
• Operate TMA trucks (certificate preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to be a leader both in work ethic and workplace safety.
• Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and nights when necessary.
• Willing to assist crew with manual labor duties, as needed.
• Prior experience working with traffic control on large-scale highway construction projects – such as interstates and state highways – required.
• Individual must be dedicated to working safely at all times.
• Current ATSSA Traffic Control Supervisor Certification required.
• Valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.
• Must be able to hook, unhook, and haul different types of trailers.
• Understand and read TDOT job-specific plans.
• Day Shift; NIGHT WORK REQUIRED
• Reliable transportation
• Experience preferred working road construction in high traffic areas.
• Willing to be trained to flag/regulate traffic in accordance with MUTCD guidelines.

Benefits

• Wages starting at: $28.70/hr.
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance plus Health Savings Account with annual company contribution.
• Company provided Group Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance.
• Annual performance-based merit increases.
• Company provided Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Paid vacation available after 180-day probationary period and accrued based on years of service.
• Career growth/advancement opportunities.
• Paid Holiday’s including Christmas shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.
• Retirement 401(k) with company contribution and match at one year of service.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance