Traffic Control Technician

Salary Range: DOE Union Rates

Department: Field

Location: Fremont

FLSA: Non-exempt

Job Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Monday- Sunday, day and night shifts, on-call, flexible schedule a must

ABOUT US

We are a well-established company with several locations throughout Northern California. Our goal is to provide high quality safety traffic control services to our contractor's work areas. We serve the needs of varied industries and are concerned with maintaining a safe work environment for the contractor's crew, our employees, and the public. We are confident that our skilled and experienced employees will achieve just that. Get started now. Don’t miss out on this career opportunity!

POSITION SUMMARY:

A Traffic Controller directs traffic for a road construction crew. Traffic Control Technicians often work in conjunction with other Traffic Control Technicians coordinating traffic flow via communication, either via two-way radio or hand signals. At times, they will use the assistance of barricades, cones, vehicle placement, and other devices which they position alongside the roadway. A Traffic Control Technician has the responsibility to protect the lives of our customers, motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists and themselves on the roadway.

POSITION DUTIES:

• Maintain a consistent and unrelenting focus on safety throughout all job functions.
• Manage day to day work zone set up, maintenance and tear down. Meeting or exceeding customer, state, federal and company expectations.
• Follow company and state guidelines for effective, safe, well managed work zones.
• Drive company trucks as needed.
• Keep equipment in trucks well organized and in working order.
• Develop superior knowledge of work zone setup and Professional Flagging responsibilities.
• Provide the highest level of customer service to all customers. This includes on-time arrival and well managed work zones.
• Other duties not listed may apply.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to recognize dangers using hearing and vision.
• Ability to handle stressful situations and take safe action to avoid serious injuries to any pedestrians, vehicles, customers, and employees.
• Ability to understand traffic signals/signs, traffic plans and customer requests.
• Ability to communicate with customers, the public, and with other team members
• Punctuality, time management and willingness to work in a team.
• Basic math skills
• Ability to work well with others in a team and maintain a positive work environment
• Capable of working outdoors in all weather conditions

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must have valid driver’s license for at least 3 years (must be insurable through
  company insurance policy)
• No driving violations within 3 years
• No more than 1 moving violation within 3 years
• Flagging experience of at least 3 years (preferred)*

LANGUAGE:

• Ability to effectively communicate in English (written and verbal) with customers, CRS
  employees and the public.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Frequent lifting of heavy objects, ability to carry and place traffic cones to ensure the safety of the work zone. Lifting may be up to 50 lbs.
• Lift, carry, place, and assemble traffic control signs in the proper order to manage work zone traffic.
• Stand for long periods of time while flagging, in various weather conditions, and different times of day/night.
• Various noise decibel levels
• Stooping for prolonged periods of time.
• Dexterity in the use of hand and fingers
• Reaching, sitting, bending, pushing, pulling, talking, hearing and Vision (up close, at a distance, along the periphery)

WILLINGNESS TO TRAVEL:

• 100% (required)

*Please note to get a higher classification you must speak with the union representative and present the required information.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination: City Rise Safety adheres to providing Equal Employment opportunity and Affirmative Action. City Rise Safety does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, disability, medical condition, or veteran status.

Employment is contingent upon new employees verifying legal authorization to work in the United States and successfully passing background screening and drug screen.