Traffic Controller

Asia Baru Construction Sdn Bhd; Penang; On-site; MYR 30,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Asia Baru Construction Sdn. Bhd. in Penang seeks a Traffic Controller to manage and direct the flow of vehicles, pedestrians, and machinery around work zones, ensuring safety and compliance with regulations.

The successful candidate will hold a relevant certificate or diploma, with training or certification as an advantage, and may have entry-level to some construction or traffic control experience. The role supports project sites and safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• Certificate or diploma preferred
• Formal training or certification as traffic controller advantageous
• Entry-level to some construction or traffic control experience

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct the flow of vehicles, pedestrians, and machinery around the work zone
• Set up, dismantle, and maintain traffic signs, barriers, cones, and other control devices as per the approved plan
• Coordinate with authorities and report hazards or incidents affecting traffic movement
• Ensure public and worker safety in accordance with local traffic regulations

Skills

Certificate or Diploma in relatedField

Traffic controller certification

Construction experience

Education

Certificate or Diploma in related field

Job description

A Traffic Controller manages and directs the flow of vehicles, pedestrians, and machinery around work zones, ensuring safe and efficient traffic movement while maintaining compliance with local regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and direct the flow of vehicles, pedestrians, and machinery around the work zone
• Set up, dismantle, and maintain traffic signs, barriers, cones, and other control devices as per the approved plan
• Coordinate with authorities (e.g., PDRM, JPJ) and report hazards or incidents affecting traffic movement
• Ensure public and worker safety in accordance with local traffic regulations

About you

• A certificate or diploma in a related field is preferred
• Formal training or certification as a traffic controller will be an advantage
• Entry-level to some experience in construction or traffic control

Asia Baru Construction Sdn. Bhd. was incorporated in 1985. Its principal activities are civil and building construction with particular specialization in water works project ranging from river intakes, water treatment plants, storage tanks, reservoirs, pipe laying and major pipe diversion and live connection to existing mains which requires special approval from the water works authorities.

Over the years, Asia Baru Construction Sdn. Bhd. has emerged from a small civil works contractor into a highly specialized class ‘A’ contractor capable of offering fast track turnkey solution to all types of water related projects, be it treatment plant, pipeline, reservoir or intake and pumping station including all mechanical and electrical installations. The company has an impressive list of fast track projects to its credit.

Asia Baru Construction Sdn. Bhd. has been accredited ISO 9001:2008, 14001:2004 and OHSAS 18001:2007 involved in civil and infrastructure work specializing in water supply, sewerage plant and building projects.