HC - Laborer - Traffic Control

Fluor Corporation; College Station (TX); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluor Corporation in Texas is seeking a traffic control assistant to set up and remove lane closures, create work zones, and coordinate temporary traffic control on streets and highways.

You will direct traffic using signs, cones, and hand signals; place barriers; monitor access to the site; and help with setup and breakdown of construction activities while following safety standards. ADA accommodations available.

Qualifications

• Understand and carry out oral instructions; read and follow written instructions to perform work tasks.
• Work at varying heights; lift up to 50 lbs; follow safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Set up and remove lane closures; maintain work zones and traffic control on streets and highways.
• Direct and control traffic using signs, cones and hand signals; monitor site access.
• Assist construction crew with setup and breakdown of activity; respond to changes to maintain safety.
• Record incidents or violations as needed and follow supervisor instructions.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Job description

At Fluor, we are proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in our employees, and helps us develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you’re invited to apply for this role.

Job Description

Follow all health, safely, and environmental requirements; Perform cleanup duties; Perform material handling and storage duties; Identify, use, and care of common hand and power tools; Use and care of craft specific tools and equipment; Knowledge and application of craft related mathematics; Knowledge and use of safety standards and best safety practices relevant to rigging, Inspection of rigging equipment and hardware; Knowledge and application of common hitches, Emergency stop signal, Basic crane hand signals, Knot tying (bowline & clove hitch), and use of rigging equipment relevant to craft specific tasks; Responsible for setting, maintaining and removing lane closures and other general support operations. Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) refers to the acticities and provisions made to establish temporary conditions to keep travel ways and paths safe during road construction, maintenance, or utility work.; Work with supervision and crew members to create work zones, providfing related transportation management, and temporary traffic constrol on streets and highways, right-of-way, etc.; Both day and nights shifts are required for MOT.; Flagman controls the flow of traffic around road construction sites, and directs all vehicles around the site(s). Directs and controls traffic flow using regulatory signs and traffic control equipment.; Communicates with other construction personnel and motorists in order to keep the flow of traffic moving safely and smoothly.; Places cones or other light barriers, and construction signage, to direct flow of traffic.; Uses hand signal communication as needed to divert or control traffic.; Establishes, monitors, and moves/re-establishes as necessary, traffic travel zones, and then retrieves all cones and flags following completion of work.; Assist construction crew with set up and breakdown of construction activity/site.; Monitors and controls access to the worksite from pedestrians and motorists.; May record license numbers of traffic control violators and reports all incidences to immediate supervisor.; Responds quickly to changes in the work environment in order to maintain safety.; All other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Mental Demands : Understand and carry out oral instructions; Read and carry out written instructions to perform work tasks; Work at varying heights; Recognize, avoid, and report safety hazards; Assemble and disassemble objects; Operate equipment and power tools

Physical Demands : See hazards, safety warnings, and barriers; Bend knees for lifting and routine work tasks; Stoop for work positioning and lifting to perform work tasks; Lift maximum 50 lbs without assistance; Ability to comprehend, and respond to audible/visual instructions, alarms and warnings; Climb/balance on ladders, scaffolding, and structures for work tasks; Kneel for work positioning and work task performance; Reach above shoulders and away from body to perform work tasks; Demonstrate manual dexterity to perform work tasks

Working Conditions : Work in extreme heat or cold; Work where noise level is above 85 decibels; Work in wet/humid environment; Work in cramped quarters; Work in environment of fluctuating ventilation; Work inside and outside

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.

Salary is based upon experience. Base Salary:

ADA Accommodations: To request an accommodation for application completion, please contact [e-mail]