Traffic Control Specialist

Description

As a Temporary Traffic Control Specialist  with ArborMetrics, you ensure the safety of the public and workers by installing and maintaining work zones. We are looking for safely focused and committed members to join our team. ArborMetrics works with utility and construction companies across the US to keep our nation’s infrastructure reliable.

This is an entry-level position that provides the opportunity for advancement. Specific work location is Charlottesville, VA.

Pay Range for this role is $19-$20.00, depending on relevant education and experience.

What We Offer

• Industry competitive pay.
• Day 1 of Employment: Medical/Dental/Vision/VOYA/Vacation Accrual/Paid Holidays/EAP (Full-Time Employees).
• After 3 months: 401K, life insurance, short and long-term disability, Paid Maternity Leave.
• Paid Sick Time.
• Weekly Pay Cycle.
• Participation in Referral Bonus Program.
• Boot and clothing program (Full-Time Employees).
• Ongoing training and development.
  
  

What You Will Do

4–6-month temporary position with the possibility of extension. Monday - Friday 7am - 5pm hours.

• Install traffic control devices including cones, signs, barricades, and other equipment.
• Control traffic by flagging and setting up safe work zones.
• Communicate effectively with team members and construction/utility personnel.
• Execute traffic control plans to local, state, and federal requirements.
• Maintain equipment to ensure safe and reliable operations.
• Perform duties in a manner that will promote and maintain good public relations.
  
  

WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE:   

• Valid driver's license.
• Familiarity with working in a team setting.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, strong problem-solving and multi-tasking abilities and show attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt to change.
  
  

What Would Be Amazing To Have

• Familiarity with traffic control procedures.
• Previous experience working outdoors.
• Bi-lingual speaking (English and Spanish).
  
  

 Working Environment

Work alone in an outdoor field environment; vehicle and foot patrol of utility power lines; remote locations as well as urban, and city environments; physical demands and travel from site to site, including walking/hiking on various surfaces including flat, dry, wet, slippery, uneven, rough, steep terrain, hills, and slopes; exposure to noise, dust, grease, and all types of weather and temperature conditions; exposure to hazardous traffic conditions. Reasonable accommodations, if available, may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Physical

The team member must have the sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a field environment; to walk up to 10 miles per day, stand, sit, and operate a motor vehicle for prolonged periods of time; to frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, run, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp and make a repetitive hand, arm, and shoulder movement in the performance of daily duties (e.g., forcefully beat down brush); carry, push and/or pull light to heavy amounts of weight, frequently lift up to 10 lbs. and occasionally lift up to 60 lbs. (sandbags); to operate assigned equipment and vehicles; ability to verbally communicate to exchange information with public; ability to see and hear in normal range with or without correction; operate assigned field equipment, including handheld computer, range finder, fyrake, water backpack, shovel, and traffic cone.

Benefits

We offer a competitive range of benefits to support our employees’ health, well-being, and financial security. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment. For more information on the benefits available for this role, please contact the recruiter or hiring manager.

Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please Note

• All job offers are subject to pre-employment drug screening and a background check.
• Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.
  
  

Notice to Agencies: We only accept resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing services if a Service Agreement has been signed and we have requested recruitment/staffing services for the specific position. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of the company, and no fees or compensation will be paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or staffing service.