Laborer - Traffic Control - Hampton Roads

branscomeinc; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Branscome is seeking a Laborer - Traffic Control to support heavy highway construction projects in Virginia. The role focuses on maintaining a safe work zone, distributing traffic signs, and operating message boards under supervision. Overtime is required and a valid driver's license with a good driving record is necessary.

Preferred candidates hold a High School Diploma and a VDOT Flagger Certification. Relevant experience in traffic control and flagging is valued, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• High School Diploma preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.
• Previous heavy highway traffic control experience.
• Overtime may be required.

Responsibilities

• Distributes traffic control signs and markers along designated patterns.
• Operates electronic message boards and signals as directed.
• Installs, sets in place, and repairs traffic signs, barriers, and traffic islands.
• Flagging of traffic to ensure safe flow and worker protection.
• Shoveling and raking of materials as required.
• Must be able to work alternating day and night shifts.

Skills

Traffic control

Safety awareness

Operate signaling equipment

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma preferred

VDOT Flagger Certification (plus)

Job description

Job Title: Laborer - Traffic Control

Department: Traffic Control

Reports to: Superintendent

Major Role and Purpose

• Performvarious traffic controltasks 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

EOE/M/F/Disability/Vet

About Branscome:

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 COMPANY

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.

OUR TEAM

• 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.

Branscome EEO Statement
Branscome is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of this Company to assure that
applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard
to their race, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or
veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and any other characteristic protected by
law. Such action shall include: employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or
recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation;
and selection for training, including apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, and/or on-the-job
training.
Branscome is in compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations and ensure
equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. Branscome will provide reasonable
accommodation to all applicants who require assistance completing the online application
process. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to
complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or
use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, please email
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We are committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or
disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more: EEO is the Law and EEOC is the Law Supplement.