Maintenance of Traffic Laborer

Acme Barricades; Moody (AL); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Overtime available

Performance bonus

401(k) plan

Job summary

Acme Barricades in Moody, AL is hiring a Maintenance of Traffic laborer to perform temporary traffic control on road construction projects, protecting the public and keeping traffic flowing safely in a defined work zone. The role requires MOT experience or willingness to train, HS diploma, ability to lift-heavy loads, and compliance with safety guidelines.

We offer weekly pay, overtime, bonuses, and a robust benefits package including a 401(k) plan and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in Maintenance of Traffic / Temporary Traffic Control or related industry (experience not required; willing to train the right person)
• High School Diploma/GED and able to communicate clearly in written and spoken English
• Advanced MOT Certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain traffic control devices, signs, and lights in work zones.
• Manage MOT activity, detours, and lane closures.
• Coordinate with on-site client representatives or officials.
• Load/unload equipment from company trucks and deliver/pick up equipment.
• Oversee traffic control laborers to ensure MOT guidelines compliance.
• Suggest improvements for traffic maintenance procedures.
• Complete daily paperwork and reports as required by supervisor.
• If licensed, operate company vehicles and maintain MVR standards.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

MOT experience

Team coordination

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Description

HIRING NOW! Weekly pay! Overtime available! Open schedule required!

Come join the successful team at Acme Barricades where we offer not only competitive pay, performance bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package to include a 401k plan but exceptional career stability and growth opportunities. We are a diverse company offering professional mentorship and continuing career training for dedicated, goal-oriented individuals.

The Maintenance of Traffic laborer is required to perform temporary traffic control operations in order to maintain traffic on a roadway construction project in a manner that protects and conveys the public in an efficient manner within a specified work zone. This position requires performing a variety of tasks related to highway maintenance and adherence to all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, company policies and procedures and safety guidelines.

Essential Job Functions:

Includes, but is not limited to, the job specifications contained herein. Additional duties or job functions may be required as deemed necessary by management personnel to contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

• Set-up and maintain traffic control devices, installation and service work-zone signs, and lights
• Set up and maintain assigned Maintenance of Traffic activity including and detours and lane closures
• Coordinate services with the on-site client representative or officials
• Load and unload equipment into and out of company trucks
• Deliver / Pick-up equipment from customer jobsites
• Coordinate activities of traffic control laborers to ensure compliance with MOT guidelines
• Make recommendations on existing conditions to coordinate procedures for traffic maintenance activities
• Complete daily paperwork and reports as required by supervisor
• If approved driver, may operate a company vehicle and maintain company standards with Motor Vehicle Record
• Performed all other duties as assigned

Desired Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years in Maintenance of Traffic / Temporary Traffic Control or related industry (i.e. Road Construction, Highway Maintenance, Construction) - Experience not Required and Willing to Train the right person
• High School Diploma/GED and be able to communicate clear both written and verbally
• Advanced MOT Certification Preferred

What's In It For You?

• Competitive pay and growth
• Full comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Vacation and PTO (paid time off)
• 401(k) plan + Company match
• Performance bonus
• Overtime
• Paid holidays

Requirements

• If approved driver, valid license and knowledge of local driving rules and regulations
• Pass initial drug screening & background check
• Maintain company standards post-employment for background checks, criminal record, driving record and controlled substance/drug testing
• Capable of repeated physical effort including driving for many hours per day and/or several hours at a time, standing and walking for extended periods of time, walking on varying ground surfaces, frequently lifting a minimum of 50 pounds, ability to work from elevated platforms, ladders or truck beds, and comfortable around vehicles moving through work zones
• Ability to operate hand/power tools, manual dexterity to operate keyboards and smart phones, physical agility to use arms, legs and hands repetitively
• Maintain constant awareness of surroundings on construction site including placement of machinery and equipment, other employees and construction activities
• Vision adequate to see moving vehicles, read highway construction MOT signs, read instructions, manuals, reports, and construction plans
• Hearing adequate to hear approaching vehicles, audible commands at a distance, conversations in person, and over the telephone
• Ability to work safely outdoors and under adverse environmental conditions which include high speed traffic areas, heavy construction equipment, fuel fumes, construction substances and all weather conditions
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule which will include changing work schedule and overtime which may include night shifts, weekends, and holidays
• Capable of working individually and as a team with other employees, communicate clearly both written and verbally