What are the responsibilities and job description for the Traffic Control Supervisor position at Knife River Corporation - Mountain West?
At Knife River, we take care of our team because we know it's our people who make us successful. We are one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/contractors in the Country, and we are a PEOPLE-first company. Our team members are the key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and safely each day. Our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. We are also a publicly traded company on the NYSE with the ticker symbol KNF and part of the S&P MidCap 400 index.
At Knife River, we take care of our team because we know it's our people who make us successful. We are one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/contractors in the country, and we're growing! We are adding people to our team every day and are looking to hire a TCS/Flagger. We are looking for people who are committed to working safely and to delivering high-quality results for our customers.
Our Central Idaho Division located in the Lewis Clark Valley is currently recruiting for TCS/Flagger position.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Ability to communicate with foreman and supervisors
- Ability to read construction and traffic control plans
- Must have complex problem-solving skills
- Responsible for implementing and overseeing the project traffic control plan, operations, lane closures, road closures, construction zone signing and devices
- Help keep traffic flowing through construction zone
- Use radios to communicate with other flaggers
- Assure all safety policies and procedures are followed to prevent any and all unsafe actions, processes, and behaviors
- Must be a self-starter
- Must be punctual for work as traffic control crews are typically the first on the job and the last to leave
- Place, remove, and repair temporary and permanent traffic control devices
- Coordinates and moves traffic control flaggers in construction areas as needed
- Effectively and immediately communicate problems or concerns to the Foreman, Project Supervisor, or Safety Supervisor
- Must interact in a professional manner with project inspectors, owners, and coworkers.
- Must be able to stand, walk, jog, climb, kneel, squat, bend at the waist, grasp and hold various tools and objects with both hands for extended periods of time
Minimum Qualifications:
- Current TCS and Flagger Certification
- DOT Medical Card
- Valid driver's license
- General knowledge of transportation construction work
- Must be willing to travel if job requires
- Willing to work 40 hours a week, which may include weekends as needed to get the job done
- Must pass a pre-employment drug screen
We are a drug free work environment requiring pre-employment and random drug testing. Subject to background check.
Great benefit package available after 30 days that include, medical, dental, vision, 401K and more.
How To Apply:
Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal law.
If unable to apply online, mail completed application to:
Knife River Central Idaho Division 2651 Wilma Road Clarkston, WA 99403
