Union - General Labour - Traffic Technician - Ramudden Services

Direct Traffic Management Inc.; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Discounted gym memberships

Shopping discounts

Business casual work environment

Opportunity for growth and development

Company events

Great team

Job summary

Ramudden Services in Hamilton is seeking a General Labour - Traffic Technician to assist in setting up and taking down road closures, providing flagging services to protect workers and the traveling public.

You will drive company vehicles, load equipment, and perform paperwork, with opportunities for growth. Applicants must have a valid G license, be able to lift 50 lbs, and work outdoors in all weather.

Qualifications

• Valid full G class driver's license with clean abstract.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted.
• Strong communication and computer literacy.
• Willingness to learn traffic regulations and procedures.
• Able to work outdoors in all weather and stand for long periods.
• Flexible for shifts, including nights and weekends.
• Willing to join LiUNA local within 90 days of start.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision read and understand traffic control plans and follow instructions.
• Load/unload traffic control equipment and signage.
• Vehicle inspections paperwork.
• Drive company vehicle to/from worksites and shop.
• Set up and take-down roadway lane closures.
• Regulate traffic flow per procedures.
• Maintain communication with co-workers during flagging operations.
• Complete all jobsite paperwork as required.

Skills

G class license

Strong communication

Computer literacy

Traffic control knowledge

Lift 50 lbs

Willing to learn regulations

Team player

LiUNA membership 90 days

Job description

GENERAL LABOUR- TRAFFIC TECHNICIAN - HAMILTON- RAMUDDEN SERVICES

Ramudden – a caring force for a safer world.

We create complete workplace safety solutions for roadworks, buildings, facilities, railways, and other infrastructure projects. And we do it in our own way with intention and great care. We are leaders in our industry, supported by an exceptional team.

We are looking for Traffic Technicians to join our team at Ramudden Services in Hamilton!

The Traffic Technician is an integral part of the Traffic Control Team. They are involved in the setup, monitoring, and take down of road closures to protect road workers and the travelling public. They will provide flagging services to ensure the appropriate flow of traffic on public and private roadways and construction sites.

The Traffic Technician will perform additional duties including loading/unloading the work truck, driving Company vehicles, and other tasks to support the needs of the business.

We offer:

• Comprehensive benefits
• Employee perk programs including discounted gym memberships and shopping discounts
• Business casual work environment
• Opportunity for growth and development
• Company events
• A great team!

You have:

• Full G class license with a clean driver’s abstract (no tickets, charges, demerits; this will need to be provided upon hire)
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted
• Strong communication skills
• Computer literate and comfortable participating in interviews, orientation, and other training online as a group and independently
• Able to learn/understand appropriate traffic regulations, policies, and procedures
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Able to stand for long periods
• Able to hold and turn a stop/slow paddle
• Able to concentrate for long periods in a busy environment
• Comfortable working in live traffic
• Commitment to health and safety
• Own smartphone to send/receive texts/communicate with other staff
• Flexible for shifts – start/end times, days, nights, weekends
• Available for overtime as required
• Knowledge of traffic control, Book 7, and/or flagging operations is an asset
• Willingness to join LiUNA local within 90 days of start of employment

As a Traffic Technician, you will:

• Under the supervision of a Ramudden Services Team Lead, read and understand traffic control plans, and follow verbal work instructions as provided
• Securely load and unload traffic control equipment and signage delivered to job sites
• Paperwork including vehicle inspections reports
• Drive company vehicle to/from worksites and shop
• Perform the set-up and take-down of roadway lane closures
• Regulate the flow of traffic on job site as per company procedures
• Maintain visual and/or audio contact with co-workers during “flagging” operations
• Complete all jobsite and other paperwork as required

Working Conditions:

• Work outdoors and in a variety of weather conditions
• Periods of standing or sitting during the roadway closure
• Hours of work and work assignments may vary for operational reasons
• Traffic management services may be delivered seven days a week and 24 hours a day

Ramudden – Seeing how to make the world safer, caring enough to make it happen.

The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be considered as the detailed description of all work required in the job.

Ramudden Canada is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodations.