Traffic Technician (Casual) - Ottawa

ATS Traffic Ltd; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Traffic Control Person to join their dynamic team in Ottawa. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work outdoors, ensuring safety at various events and construction sites. As a TCP, you'll be responsible for setting up traffic control measures, assisting with outdoor installations, and maintaining equipment. This family-oriented company values its employees, providing comprehensive training and a supportive environment. If you're ready to take on a rewarding challenge in a safety-sensitive role, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health Spending Account

Healthy Lifestyle Spending Account

Regular company events

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Qualifications

• Valid Class G Driver’s License and clean driving record required.
• 1+ years of experience in the traffic industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct traffic control around construction sites and events.
• Set up and remove traffic safety devices like barricades and signage.

Skills

Traffic Control

Leadership

Heavy Lifting

Driving

Construction Experience

Education

Class G Driver’s License

Traffic Control Person Ticket

Tools

One-ton Flat-deck Truck

Power Tools

Traffic Safety Equipment

Job description

Ottawa
9094 Cavanagh Rd
Ashton, ON K7C0C4, CAN

Ottawa
9094 Cavanagh Rd
Ashton, ON K7C0C4, CAN

Status: Casual Seasonal position, schedules are job specific. Days, evenings, weekend shifts. Overtime hours available. This is a non-union position.

This position will be based in Ontario and will be working on projects throughout the province. The ability to travel is essential.

About ATS Traffic

ATS Traffic is a family-owned business that has been getting people home safely since 1966. We provide traffic control, on-street services, and signage products and services, currently operating out of offices across Canada and the United States.

As the successful candidate, you will demonstrate the ATS Traffic Core Values at work every day:

• Do What’s Right
• Our People Matter
• Trust Through Teamwork
• Striving for Excellence

About the Positions

ATS Traffic is urgently recruiting for a Traffic Control Person (also known as TCP or Traffic Technician) to join our branch in Ottawa! Do you enjoy working outdoors in all types of weather? Are you motivated, hardworking, and looking for a new opportunity? If so, consider joining ATS Traffic's On-Street Services team as a TCP!

You will be responsible for conducting traffic control around cities, construction sites, and major events such as music festivals or sporting events. TCP designs safe lane closures and traffic detours with physical setup and removal of devices such as barricades, pylons, signage, and digital messaging boards.You will also be responsible for assisting on a variety of outdoor installation projects such as roadside signage both large and small, guardrail and cable barrier, and more.

Responsibilities

• Installation of permanent and temporary Traffic Safety equipment for customers
• Create and set up work zones according to plan;
  • Physical setup and removal of devices such as barricades, pylons, signage, digital messaging boards, and AFADs
• Assist with all aspects of on-site rental equipment including drop-off and pick-ups for customers
• Complete required documentation of delivery/returned equipment
• Assist with a large variety of outdoor installation projects from roadside signage to the guardrail and cable barriers
• Operate a TMA Truck for use on high-speed roadways
• Ensure ATS work vehicles are in good, clean working condition daily
• Assisting with equipment maintenance (arrow boards, message boards, etc.)
• Conduct traffic control/flagging as needed

Qualifications

• A valid GraduatedClass G Driver’s License and a Clean 3-Year Regular Drivers Abstract are required to drive our company vehicles. Class DZ license is preferred for TMA operators.
• Approximately 1 year's progressive experience in the Traffic industry is an asset; preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated leadership experience.
• Own vehicle to get to and from work is required. Previous experience operating one-ton flat-deck trucks is an asset!
• As this is a safety-sensitive role, all candidates must undergo and pass a pre-employment Drug and Alcohol Test.
• Ability to lift between 50 and 75 pounds.
• A valid Traffic Control Person (Book 7) ticket is an asset, however,ATS covers the cost and providesALL training and tickets to get you started!
• Previous construction experience ,as well as hand/power tool proficiency, is anasset .

Why ATS Traffic?

We have always been a family-owned business. When you join ATS, you aren’t just a number: people know your name and treat you like one of the family!

Other perks include:

• Health Spending Account and Healthy Lifestyle Spending Account
• Regular company events like barbecues and holiday events
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): we will cover all including CSA Approved Safety Boots

Do you have a good attitude? Do you do whatever it takes to get the job done? If this sounds like you, we think you’d be a great fit at ATS Traffic – apply today!

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only selected candidates will be contacted.

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