MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC FOREMAN (Night Shift)

Branch Builds, Inc.; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Branch Builds, Inc. seeks a Maintenance of Traffic Foreman (Night Shift) to supervise and manage traffic on construction sites. You will install and maintain traffic control devices and ensure safe, efficient movement per project plans.

Responsibilities include coordinating with owners and engineers, planning daily traffic control, supervising crews of traffic technicians, and ensuring compliance with Miss Utility and safety regulations. 50+ hours weekly; on-call for delays and emergencies.

Qualifications

• Must have DOT traffic control certification.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• 5 years of experience planning, organizing and supervising all equipment and materials needed to set-up, take down, maintain traffic control, and handle traffic-related situations.
• Working knowledge of standards, specifications, codes, regulations and laws.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and meet Branch Group Fleet Policy requirements and maintain “Approved Driver” status.
• Must have excellent communications skills.
• Ability to use good judgement with the ability to be an effective decision maker.
• Must have the ability to get job done with minimal supervision, on time, within budget or better.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and maintains traffic within project limits for the construction period.
• Furnishes, installs, and maintains traffic control devices.
• Ensures safe and expeditious movement of traffic as per plans.
• Preplans and schedules traffic control on a daily basis.
• Plans, organizes and supervises equipment and materials for setup and takedown.
• Supervises traffic technicians; assigns projects and monitors activity.
• Ensures storage and maintenance of materials and rented equipment.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Decision making

Self-motivation

Team leadership

Planning & organization

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

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MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC FOREMAN (Night Shift)

Position Summary

Branch's Civil Division is searching for a dependable, conscientious Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) Foreman to join our well-established, growing company. The MOT Foreman supervises and maintains traffic within the limits of the project for the duration of the construction period, including any temporary suspensions of the work. The Foreman furnishes, installs, and maintains traffic control and safety devices during construction. The Foreman provides for safe and expeditious movement of traffic specified on the plans.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Ensures crew maintains professional relations with Owner, Engineer, and other members of the team.
• Builds job by plans and specifications as directed by supervisor.
• Prior to commencing work activities, develops and executes an effective plan in cooperation with the Superintendent for traffic control and determines the means and methods necessary (including individual work activities) to meet project goals.
• Plans, organizes and supervises all equipment and materials needed to set-up, take down, maintain traffic control, and handle traffic-related situations.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of traffic control technicians and traffic control specialists; assign specific projects and monitor activities to ensure compliance.
• Assures the proper storage of materials and rented equipment, including regular checks of job for material and equipment inventory.
• Assures the proper operation and maintenance of equipment under their control, including appropriate applications for the respective equipment.
• Ensures compliance with Miss Utility regulations.

Duties/Responsibilities Cont.

• Preplans and schedules traffic control on a daily basis as required.
• Knowledgeable of inspection requirements and material or equipment requirements.
• Recognizes and immediately reports any requests for extra work.
• Prepares or assists the Superintendent in the preparation of daily reports, work unit quantity reports, equipment reports, and receipt of materials.
• Assures quality control and contract compliance of craft activity under his / her supervision. Corrects or reports to the superintendent any suspicions of inaccurate layout.
• Is in direct charge of safety and accident control for the traffic control under his/her supervision.
• Participates in safety meetings and the implementation of effective safety programs and communication of Miss Utility policy.
• Cooperates with Corporate Safety managers to ensure OSHA compliance at jobsites.

Qualifications

• Must have DOT traffic control certification
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 5 years of experience planning, organizing and supervising all equipment and materials needed to set-up, take down, maintain traffic control, and handle traffic-related situations is required, 2 years of experience at the lead level or an equivalent combination of closely related training and experience.
• Working knowledge of standards, specifications, codes, regulations and laws
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations
• Must have a valid driver’s license and must meet Branch Group Fleet Policy requirements and maintain “Approved Driver” status.
• Must have excellent communications skills
• Ability to use good judgement with the ability to be an effective decision maker
• Must have the ability to get job done with minimal supervision, on time, within budget or better.

Compensation Data

Salary Min: $52,209

Salary Max: $89,485

Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors.

Budgets/Cost Control

People Management

Prioritizing and Organizing Work

Delivering High Quality Work

Travel

Travel is infrequent at project site. However, employee should be willing and able to travel to project site.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position will potentially supervise 5 or more employees.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position requires employee to frequently stand, walk, twist, bend, handle objects, reach outward, and reach above head and shoulders, climb, squat, kneel, bend, and occasionally lift, carry, push, pull, move, drag on flat ground or steep slopes up to 50 lbs.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position which will typically involve 50+ hours a week. Due to the nature of the job, the employee must be available on-call early/late hours to deal with delays, bad weather and emergencies at the job site.

AAP/EEO Statement

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the Company not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a veteran, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, with respect to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and other terms and condition of employment.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Americans with Disabilities (ADA) :Branch provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment unless doing so would provide an undue hardship. If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing an employment application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please call 1-540-982-1678.

EEO Policy: It is the policy of The Branch Group and its subsidiary companies Branch Civil, Inc., Branch Builds, and Hopkins | Lacy to assure that applicants for employment and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, political affiliation, disability, or veteran status. Such action shall include employment, upgrading, demotion, 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. Tina Pfalzgraf is Branch Group’s EEO Officer, and she can be contacted at 3635 Peters Creek Road, Roanoke, VA 24019, or 540-982-1678.