Airport Traffic Manager — Flexible Hours & Benefits

Sam Schwartz Field Operations; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Uniform provided

Job summary

Sam Schwartz Field Operations seeks Traffic Managers to oversee traffic control across multiple locations in New York City. Compensation ranges from $17.00 to $21.25 per hour, with an additional $5.92 per hour when 50% or more time is spent at the airport.

Full-time benefits include health care, paid time off, and retirement plans. Responsibilities include managing traffic flow, communicating directions clearly, and de-escalating conflicts while maintaining safety.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills for clear radio and in-person directions.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and environments.
• Punctual and dependable with flexible scheduling.
• Customer service oriented and able to engage with the public calmly.

Responsibilities

• Understand and apply safe traffic control practices.
• Stop, hold, and release traffic, ensuring continuous traffic flow.
• Engage in customer service; receive and communicate directions, instructions and other information about activity in the area clearly and courteously.
• Manage stressful situations, de-escalating conflict while maintaining safety and professionalism.
• Prevent and direct removal of unauthorized persons or vehicles; report illegal or unusual activity as needed.
• Continually monitor traffic and weather conditions and report operational impact.
• Maintain free-flowing lanes of traffic where needed.
• Keep pedestrian crosswalks clear of stopped or standing vehicles.
• Prevent the "staging" of vehicles; direct any stopped or standing vehicle to leave the area.
• Uphold the policies and standards of our company and our client(s).

Skills

Strong communication

Outdoor work in all weather

Punctual and dependable

Customer service oriented

Professional demeanor

Job description

Sam Schwartz Field Operations seeks Traffic Managers to oversee traffic control across multiple locations in New York City. Compensation ranges from $17.00 to $21.25 per hour, with an additional $5.92 per hour when 50% or more time is spent at the airport.

Full-time benefits include health care, paid time off, and retirement plans. Responsibilities include managing traffic flow, communicating directions clearly, and de-escalating conflicts while maintaining safety.