Laborer - Traffic Control - Hampton Roads

Branscome Inc.; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Branscome Inc. is seeking a Laborer - Traffic Control to support heavy highway construction projects in Virginia. You will perform traffic control tasks, set up signs and barriers, and operate traffic control devices while following safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities include flagging traffic, EFM board operation, and assisting with daily instruction from foreman or superintendent. Overtime and a valid drivere2s license are required to succeed in this role.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma preferred.
• Experience in heavy highway traffic control and flagging is required.
• VDOT flagger certification a plus.
• Must have a valid drivere2s license with good driving record.
• Overtime work is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform traffic control tasks for heavy highway construction.
• Ensure safe work environment per policies and procedures.
• Distribute traffic control signs and markers as directed.
• Operate electronic message boards and traffic signals equipment.
• Install and repair traffic control devices and barriers.
• Flag traffic and operate vehicles such as pickup trucks and TMAs.
• Work alternating day and night shifts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Traffic flagging

VDOT flagger certification

Valid drivere2s license

Safety compliance

Heavy highway traffic control

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Traffic control equipment

Job description

Job Title: Laborer - Traffic Control

Department: Traffic Control

Reports to: Superintendent

Major Role and Purpose:

• Perform var ious traffic control tasks that are associated with heavy highway construction traffic control activities.

Description of Duties:

• Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with all federal, state, local and company safety policies and procedures using the appropriate tools and equipment for the task.
• Receive daily instruction from project foreman and/or superintendent.
• Distributes traffic control signs and markers along in designated pattern (lifting cones & barrels).
• Operate electronic message boards.
• Responsible for installing, setting in place, and repairing traffic signals, erecting signs, or devices such as traffic islands and barriers.
• Operate pickup truck and TMA.
• Shoveling and raking of materials as required.
• Flagging for traffic.
• Must be able to work alternating day and night shifts.
• Perform all other duties deemed necessary or assigned.

Education:

• High School Diploma preferred.

Work Experience:

• Previous heavy highway traffic control experience.
• Traffic flagging experience. Current VDOT flagger certification a plus.
• Overtime work is required.
• Must have a valid driver\'s license with a positive driving record.

Physical Demands:

• Job requires the following motions: stretching, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, twisting, throwing, walking, standing, reaching and squatting.
• Walking or standing may occupy the entire day.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Potential exposure to extremes of hot or cold weather.
• Overtime work is required.

EOE/M/F/Disability/Vet

About Branscome:

OUR COMPANY

For more than 60 years in Virginia, our crews have been safely delivering the infrastructure that our communities are built on. We take immense pride in building the things that you can see, but also those you can’t. Camaraderie in the field, with our clients, and out in the community is the spirit that drives our dedication and commitment to excellence.

Branscome’s vertically integrated services provide a streamlined end-to-end scalable solution for our customers. It’s the satisfaction of a job well done recognition of team effort and the delight of our customers that keep us creating infrastructure and connecting people.

OUR TEAM

When you work for Branscome, you join our innovative team in completing the area’s most important large-scale, fast-track projects. You help us provide excavation, site work, underground utilities, asphalt paving, ready-mix concrete, and more to a slew of satisfied clients, including VDOT, Norfolk International Terminal, numerous local governments, private developers, and corporate entities. At Branscome, workers take pride in their work and inspire each other with their teamwork, innovation, and enthusiasm. This attitude of excellence generates the superior customer service that Branscome is known for.

Branscome benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, retirement savings and professional development.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

When you work for Branscome, you join our diverse, innovative team. Our differences breed the ideas which fuel our success. Every aspect of our relationship with current and potential employees is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law. This pertains not only to initial employment and working conditions but also to all actions affecting hiring, promotions and transfers, training (including apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship when required), compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. Adherence to this policy and compliance with the law is expected of all employees.